Monday, March 23, 2020

State passes coronavirus 1,000 cases & This pandemic is what one man's been training for

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March 23, 2020

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Florida coronavirus update: State passes 1,000 cases; Orlando mayor warns 'it's going to get worse'

The Florida Department of Health has tracked 1,007 confirmed cases, with 937 of them among Florida residents and another 70 among non-residents.

All Florida State Parks closed as of Monday

Florida State Parks have closed as of Monday as crowds overwhelmed efforts to limit numbers and follow CDC guidelines for social distancing.

His job is infection control. And this pandemic is what he's been training for

Long before most people knew the term COVID-19, Dr. Vincent Hsu had already spent every day fighting insidious invaders feared by every doctor and nurse along with the unlucky patients who become the attackers' habitats.

Coronavirus testing site to open in east Orange County on Monday

150 people will be tested for the novel coronavirus beginning Monday in east Orange County, according to Orange County officials. The test will be administered by appointment only and people must meet a certain criteria.

Fourth TSA worker at Orlando International Airport tests positive for COVID-19

The Transportation Security Administration said the employee, a screening officer, last worked March 16 at the airport's East Checkpoint from 4 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Life in Lake as we live with coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak has changed our lives in Lake County in big and small ways.

Central Florida government close buildings as work goes online

As the coronavirus spreads, governments across Central Florida are shuttering public buildings but trying to keep the public's business moving along by allowing workers to stay on the job remotely if they can.

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.

COVID-19 sparks new business models for Orlando's small farmers

Orlando's produce purveyors are experiencing new challenges of all kinds as coronavirus affects the ways in which restaurants are permitted to operate. The nimblest are pivoting to make up for losses (and surprisingly, upticks) as fast as they can.

Closed attractions find ways to reach out and teach in age of coronavirus

Closed attractions use the internet and social media to reach out during coronavirus pandemic.

Fun Spot closes both Central Florida locations in light of coronavirus pandemic

Fun Spot closes Orlando and Kissimmee locations in light of coronavirus pandemic

Wheel at Icon Park, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life attractions closing due to coronavirus

Coronavirus closing Madame Tussauds Orlando, Sea Life aquarium, Wheel at Icon Park

Sonny's BBQ offers takeout, drive-thru Meal Deal

Sonny's BBQ's Meal Deal features a whole chicken and a pound of pulled pork at the drive-thru or takeout.

Protective pup just wants a permanent home

Luna has been shuffled to many homes and shelters. Now Puppy Pleasers Rescue is helping this protective pooch find her permanent home.

Magic forward Jonathan Isaac joins effort to feed kids amid coronavirus closures

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is teaming with J.U.M.P. Ministries Global Church to assist Project Life, Inc., in an effort to provide food to school-aged children in the area amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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