Topic: Florida Department Of Health

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This Actually Happened!
Episode 1722 • • 1:47:10 - 1:48:46

1722: This Actually Happened!

Florida Testing Data Errors, 100% Positivity Rates

An investigation revealed significant errors in Florida's daily coronavirus testing reports, with some labs showing 100% positivity rates. Orlando Health confirmed its actual positivity rate was 9.4%, despite the state report showing 98%. The discrepancies raised serious questions about the overall accuracy and integrity of the data being used to drive public health policy in the state.

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Pre-Decisional
Episode 1260 • • 2:17 - 4:47

1260: Pre-Decisional

Florida Coronavirus Testing, 100 Percent Positivity Errors

The Florida Department of Health released a daily coronavirus report showing numerous labs with a 100% positivity rate, including CentraCare and the Orlando VA. Orlando Health later confirmed these figures were errors, stating their actual positivity rate was 9.4% rather than the 98% initially reported.

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