Monday, March 30, 2020

State nears 5,000 coronavirus cases & Trump says 'Florida has been taken care of'

Start your day with a quick digest of today's top Central Florida headlines.

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Florida coronavirus update: 4,950 confirmed cases, 60 deaths statewide; President Trump extends shutdown and 'social distancing' guidelines through April 30

 

Trump says 'Florida has been taken care of' — but so have other states

President Donald Trump said Sunday that "Florida has been taken care of" in its requests for coronavirus supplies, but so have other states. He was responding to questions at his Sunday news conference suggesting that Florida has gotten 100% of its requests, while other states hadn't gotten everything they wanted.

Routine is important for seniors with dementia during coronavirus pandemic

Dr. Rosemary Laird, who specializes in patients with memory loss, discusses how they and their caretakers can cope during the pandemic as their routines are disrupted.

Holland America cruise ship starts moving toward Florida

Holland America's Zaandam, with four bodies and dozens of potential coronavirus patients on board, received permission to cross the Panama Canal. It is heading east toward Florida, the cruise line's president said.

Central Florida public schools start online lessons in face of coronavirus shutdowns

Central Florida's public schools on Monday begin a mammoth, and unprecedented, experiment trying to educate thousands of students who can no longer come to campus.

SunRail modifies schedule to reduce coronavirus spread

Sunrail will modify its schedule beginning March 31. The schedule will include trains during peak morning and evening hours only, accommodating those who use the train for travel to and from work.

U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy ends self-quarantine after possible coronavirus exposure

Murphy, 41, said she would self-quarantine on March 18 after U.S. Rep. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, a fellow Blue Dog Caucus member, announced he had tested positive for the virus. Murphy said she was in contact with McAdams a few days earlier.

WrestleMania lineup in Orlando changes in wake of coronavirus fears, illness

No wrestlers have tested positive for COVID-19, but the WWE's biggest event, moved to an empty arena at its training center in east Orlando, has been greatly affected by the pandemic.

Tacko Fall featured on '60 Minutes;' vows to help African athletes avoid exploitation

Former UCF basketball star Tacko Fall told "60 Minutes" he wants to help fellow African athletes learn how to navigate American recruiting efforts he said often exploit them.

Running list: Central Florida artists offer streaming entertainment during social distancing

Where to catch performances by Central Florida artists while avoiding coronavirus.

Pacino's Pizzeria in Sanford has free student lunch, 40 percent off pizza

Sanford's Pacino's Pizza has a one-topping pizza for $8.99 and free lunch weekdays for children under 12.

Central Florida coronavirus cases county-by-county

A county-by-county look at positive coronavirus cases including Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Polk and Sumter counties.

Coronavirus Q&A: If a person is exposed but never gets sick, can they infect others? If someone recovers, when are they no longer contagious?

As coronavirus restrictions change, here are answers to frequently asked questions about what people should and should not do while trying to help slow the spread of the pandemic.

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