After the state's department of health claimed that the federal agency had incorrectly combined multiple days worth of information into one, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDCP) updated the data for COVID-19 Florida cases. The numbers don't match.Initial reports by the CDC stated that there were 28317 new cases Sunday. The state health department then tweeted its total number at 15,319 and noted that there was a 3-day average of 18,795, according FOX affiliates.The Florida health department stated Monday that the number of @CDCgov cases for Florida was incorrect in its response to a media outlet claiming the CDC's weekend numbers. "They combined MULTIPLE day into one. The CDC is expected to correct the record.It is inaccurate to estimate the number of cases @CDCgov has released for Florida today. They have combined MULTIPLE days to create one. The record will be corrected by the CDC, we believe. https://t.co/NjjUmIgM9h Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla August 10, 2021According to data posted on the Federal Agency's website, the CDC stated to Fox News that it was working with the state health department to correct this information. It has now adjusted its Sunday number from 19,584 to 19,584, as per the data.The CDC's records for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are not consistent with the Florida health agency's, however, they were updated Wednesday afternoon. For Friday, the CDC reported 23,958 cases, 21,487 on Saturday, and 19,584 on Sunday. The Florida Department of Health reported 21,500 cases on Friday, 19,567 Saturday and 15,319 Sunday.On its website, the CDC explains that there are many "challenges" in obtaining "complete and accurate data from all states and territories. It also adds: "There might not be any discrepancies between numbers reported to CDC and by health departments. This is why data from health departments should always be taken into consideration.Continue the storyDESANTIS'S ANTIMASK MANDATE MET FINALLY WITH DEFIANCE AT SOUTH FLORIDA SCHOOL DISTRICTGov. Ron DeSantis stated Tuesday at a press conference that the CDC had "misreported some instances" and that a three-day report covering two days made it appear that there were more cases than they actually had. DeSantis also stated that he would speak to the department to rectify the situation.The Washington Examiner contacted Desantis's Office, the Florida Department of Health and the CDC about the discrepancy, but didn't receive a reply.DeSantis said Tuesday that he doubted the accuracy of reports that Florida had requested hundreds of ventilators to help with rising COVID-19 rates. In a statement to The Washington Examiner, the FDOH stated that it was responsible for the ventilator request.DeSantis replied Tuesday that he had not heard of the ventilator request. "I honestly doubt that it's true, but will look."A spokesperson for DeSantis's office stated Wednesday that the request for ventilators was not received through his office. CNN reported that a Department of Health and Human Services official said that 200 ventilators and 100 high flow nasal cannula kits had been sent from the Strategic National Stockpile earlier this week.Governor: FL DOH criticizes not publishing daily COVID data publicly -- as it should and could.It did so in the first peak of the pandemic.DOH HAS THE DATA. It won't be published, but they will rely on CDC. DOH claimed that CDC published incorrect data starting on weekend. pic.twitter.com/Mp5ZGoeHIL Greg Angel (@NewsGuyGreg) August 10, 2021"That reporter's question to DeSantis was the first time he heard about it. Christina Pushaw, DeSantis’s press secretary, said that she could also confirm that no one from the Executive Office of the Governor knew about the request.CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION FROM THE WASHINGTON XAMINERAccording to the Florida Hospital Association, Tuesday's Florida COVID-19 hospitalizations were more than 14,797, an increase of 1,173 since Monday.Washington Examiner VideosTags: News, Florida, Healthcare, Coronavirus, Vaccination, Ron DeSantisOriginal Author: Kaelan deeseOriginal Location: CDC attempts to rectify Florida COVID-19 case but cannot seem to match state data
