FGCU experts talk survival rates with rise in COVID-19 cases, deaths

Drive-thru COVID-19 testing (AP photo)

Headlines on the coronavirus pandemic are focused on Florida’s rising cases totals, as well as the rising death rate.

We asked our panel of experts at FGCU where we are in terms of survival rate moving forward.

Watch the video above for the full discussion hosted by WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte.

And we want you to join the conversation too. This story will be posted on WINK News Anchor Chris Cifatte’s Facebook page, so you can weigh in on this edition of the WINK News Roundtable.

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