Florida coronavirus update for March 15: More than 100 cases in state & TSA worker at OIA tests positive for COVID-19

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View In Browser March 15, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Florida coronavirus update for March 15: More than 100 cases in state now with 39 reported early Sunday 39 new COVID-19 cases were reported early Sunday, with most in hard-hit Broward County and two new ones in Central Florida. READ MORE TSA worker at Orlando International Airport tests positive for COVID-19 The TSA spokesperson said the officer's co-workers are being asked to stay home and OIA "has performed enhanced cleaning of all areas where the officer worked." READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Lawmakers agree to final budget amid coronavirus fears Teachers and state workers will get raises, and affordable housing programs will receive their full allotment of funding for the first time in years under the state budget finalized by House and Senate negotiators Saturday. At least, if revenue projections made before the onset of the coronavirus put the state's tourism industry in gridlock aren't altered greatly by the global pandemic. If revenues for the fiscal year that begins July 1 are drastically reduced, lawmakers will have to return to pass a new budget. READ MORE Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus, as White House steps up safeguards around president President Donald Trump has tested negative for the new coronavirus, according to the president's personal physician. READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT 'Older' adults most at risk for coronavirus, but who is older — and how big is the risk? U.S. health officials have repeatedly warned that "older adults" are at greater risk for getting sick and dying of COVID-19, the infection caused by the coronavirus. Less clear, though, is exactly what is meant by "older" — and even murkier is how much the risk increases for people at age 60, 70, 80 or beyond. READ MORE 26-year-old man killed in Pine Hills shooting, deputies say Orange County sheriff's deputies are investigating a shooting that left a 26-year-old man dead in Pine Hills. READ MORE Coronavirus 'destroyed' Vail vacation, former Florida Lt. Governor tweets. But Twitter isn't too sympathetic Former Florida Lt. Gov. Jeff Kottkamp isn't getting much sympathy on Twitter for complaining about Vail resort closing down for coronavirus. READ MORE Returning to Florida after 7-day cruise, passengers find coronavirus has changed the world Said one returning Carnival Cruise Line passenger. "It was like we landed in a spaceship and the whole world had changed." READ MORE When the time comes, sports will come roaring back to help us heal | Commentary Sports will eventually come roaring back to help Americans heal after the coronavirus is under control. READ MORE Solar Bears season canceled due to coronavirus threat The remainder of the Orlando Solar Bears' season was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE AAC commissioner: Painful shutdown was needed to protect athletes AAC commissioner Mike Aresco said it was painful to shut down the league's men's basketball tournament and all its spring sports, but it was necessary to protect athletes amid the coronavirus threat. READ MORE advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2020 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.