CDC backtracks on how COVID-19 is spread & Tropics update

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View In Browser September 22, 2020 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT CDC backtracks on how COVID-19 is spread, raising fears of confusion over wearing masks, social distancing CDC's new in the guidance, which lasted a little more than 72 hours, was emphasis on the airborne transmission of the virus via minuscule particles called aerosols. Unlike their larger,... Read More Tropical Storm Beta makes landfall as Paulette returns, Hurricane Teddy targets Canada and system douses Florida The National Hurricane Center remains attentive to several storm systems in the Atlantic including still-large Hurricane Teddy, Tropical Storm Beta now over land in Texas and the return of... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Coronavirus hits "good" plateau in Orange County Coronavirus infections have plateaued in Orange County at a level that the state's top health official here called manageable and a sign that locals are "learning to live" with the virus. Read More Seminole, Osceola worried they haven't seen more federal virus relief dollars A day after Osceola County Chairwoman Viviana Janer said Gov. Ron DeSantis' delay in sending federal pandemic relief money to Florida's smaller counties was "unacceptable," the... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Florida coronavirus cases up 1,685, deaths up 21 as US approaches 200,000 fatalities The Florida Department of Health posted 1,685 new coronavirus cases and 21 new virus fatalities on Monday as the national death toll climbed close to 200,000. Read More A Trump pick of Barbara Lagoa for Supreme Court would be aimed at Cuban Americans in Florida Federal appeals court Judge Barbara Lagoa is among the two women that President Trump is said to be considering for nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Lagoa of Miami was the first Cuban... Read More Orlando teacher arrested on manslaughter, neglect charges in toddler's hot car death Deputies arrested an Orlando elementary school teacher in the death of a 20-month-old boy earlier this month after an investigation found she forgot the toddler in her car and left him there for... Read More Orlando OKs $1.4 billion budget, including $6 million more for police department Orlando commissioners adopted its $1.4 billion spending plan for the next year Monday, which drew criticisms from some activists for a $6 million bump in funding for the city's police department. Read More Cruise lines agree to mandatory coronavirus testing, other safeguards to resume sailing The plan for cruise lines to return to sailing has a road map, and it involves mandatory COVID-19 tests for everyone sailing and wearing of masks. Read More Endorsement: David Johnson deserves to remain Seminole County property appraiser After a decade as Sanford's mayor, Jeff Triplett resigned in June to run for Seminole County Property Appraiser. Triplett's also a bank executive and says his combination of public and... Read More Raiders open Las Vegas stadium with 34-24 win over Saints Derek Carr threw three touchdown passes and the Raiders gave their new fans in Las Vegas plenty to celebrate even if they weren't allowed in the stadium by beating the New Orleans Saints 34-24... Read More Orlando Arts Season Preview 2020-21: COVID-19 won't stop the shows The 2020-21 arts season is finally in gear, though it certainly doesn't look anything like the seasons that have come before. Remember when a night at the theater meant making friends with... 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.