Monday, April 6, 2020

Florida coronavirus deaths hit 221 & Churchgoers gather for Palm Sunday

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Florida coronavirus update: 221 deaths out of 12,350 cases; about 1,700 cases reported in Central Florida, including 10th TSA worker at Orlando International

Florida's coronavirus cases are now at 12,350 with the state's death toll at 221, an increase in comparison to Sunday morning's numbers of 12,151 cases and 218 deaths respectively. Central Florida has 1,696 reported cases—an increase of 30 based on Sunday morning's 1,636 numbers, although no new deaths were reported in the region as of Sunday evening.

US braces for roughest week yet of coronavirus pandemic: 'This is going to be our Pearl Harbor moment,' surgeon general says

Americans braced for what the nation's top doctor warned Sunday would be "the hardest and saddest week" of their lives while Britain assumed the unwelcome mantle of deadliest coronavirus hot spot in Europe after a record 24-hour jump in deaths that surpassed even hard-hit Italy's.

Despite coronavirus concerns, worshippers gather at Orlando church under statewide exemption

Noting the negative comments on social media, Vera responded during his sermon — "mind your own business."

As coronavirus sickens dispatchers and deputies, concerns mount about protective equipment

The deaths of two South Florida deputies in recent days from the new coronavirus are heightening calls for better protection for the front-line troops who are policing the streets and working in jails.

Florida loosens some candidate qualifying requirements amid coronavirus outbreak

Lee's two orders allow candidates to gather and submit the required signatures via email, rather than in person, and remove the requirement that signatures must be in original ink rather than just an image.

In Florida's broken unemployment system, the poor who need it the most are being left behind

Florida unemployment system is failing workers, particularly those from impoverished, underserved and immigrant communities for whom the digital and language divide is an even greater barrier to access desperately needed benefits.

Tiger at NYC's Bronx Zoo tests positive for coronavirus

A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal in the U.S. or a tiger anywhere, federal officials and the zoo said Sunday.

Fundraising gets creative for artists, theater during coronavirus

Through these initiatives you can help artists now.

UCF fans touched by coronavirus urge Knight Nation to help flatten curve

UCF fans who are feeling the squeeze of the coronavirus pandemic in a deeply personal way are calling on their friends in Knight Nation to help get the spread of COVID-19 under control.

WrestleMania 36: Drew McIntyre beats Brock Lesnar for world title

WrestleMania from Orlando returns for a second night, with stars like John Cena, Brock Lesnar and Charlotte Flair in action.

UF golf coach JC Deacon strives to keep players on track until coronavirus contained

UF golf coach JC Deacon is worried about his players remaining focused after a potential championship season and their well structured schedule was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Q&A: Can I reuse a paper face mask? How effective is one wipe of cleaning products I bought at the store?

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.

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.

Florida coronavirus cases: Tracking the rising number of patients and where they are

See hourly updates on the confirmed cases of coronavirus in Florida, the number of tests being conducted, plus the number of new cases by day and a breakdown of patients by age. Data including cases in Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Palm Beach County, Orange County, Collier County, Lee County, Manatee County, Pinellas County, Volusia County, Hillsborough County and others.

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