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Palm Beach County to reopen movie theaters, bowling alleys
DeSantis said Palm Beach County will take the step on Tuesday, the day after Labor Day weekend.
DeSantis will lift the state’s ban on visiting nursing homes
DeSantis said he would lift the ban on visitations in an executive order.
Some coronavirus restrictions ease up in South Florida
Some coronavirus restrictions started easing up Monday in parts of South Florida.
Florida continues downward trend in virus cases since July
The positivity rate in testing in Florida has averaged below 10% over the past week.
Rapid $5 coronavirus test doesn’t need specialty equipment
It’s the latest cheaper, simpler test to hit the U.S. market, providing new options to expand testing.
Florida’s coronavirus spread appears to be waning
COVID-like illnesses have declined about 75 percent since a statewide peak on July 7.
How starving public health fueled a COVID fire in Florida
As the nation starved its public health system, staffing and funding fell faster and unprepared.
Florida breaks 600k COVID cases, but infections again fall
The daily total peaked July 15 when more than 15,000 cases were reported, but has been declining since.
Miami ICU nurse: I have never in my life seen so many deaths
Rublas Ruiz is a nurse in Miami’s Kendall Regional Medical Center
Florida virus deaths surpass 10,000 as teachers, state argue
Florida’s daily average reported deaths over the past week was 167 deaths.
More than 200 Martin County students quarantined due to COVID-19
South Fork High School in Stuart and Jensen Beach High School switch to remote learning.
Lowest number of reported virus cases in Florida since June
The number of people being treated in Florida hospitals for COVID-19 has been declining.
Florida records another 200 deaths from the coronavirus
On Saturday, state health officials announced more than 6,300 new cases of COVID-19.
Florida adds 276 deaths, a new daily record, to virus toll
The highest previous single-day addition to Florida’s death count was 257, on July 31.
Global coronavirus cases top 20M as Russia approves vaccine
It took six months or so to get to 10 million cases after the virus first appeared.
US tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe’s alarm
America’s bungled virus response viewed with more consternation than in Italy.
Florida’s coronvirus stats dip: 77 deaths, 6,229 new cases
Florida saw a decline in coronavirus deaths and new cases on Sunday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis rescinds quarantine mandate for New York travelers
New York’s statewide daily infection-rate has plummeted since late April.
Florida tops 500K virus cases as testing resumes after storm
The number of people treated in hospitals statewide for the coronavirus continued a two-week decline.
Florida coronavirus hospitalizations down, deaths up
For the 10th day in a row, there were fewer than 10,000 newly recorded cases.
Florida reports 179 new coronavirus deaths, 9600+ cases
Florida health authorities reported 179 new deaths Saturday from the coronavirus.
Florida faces pressure, sees record high virus deaths
253 more deaths were reported, bringing its average reported deaths per day to 154 for the past week.
Florida’s death count spikes to a new height with 191 fatalities
The highest previous number of reported daily coronavirus deaths in Florida was 173.
Circuit Judge judge upholds coronavirus ordinance requiring masks
Circuit Judge John Kastrenakes rejected the challengers’ claim that ordinance violates their rights.
Florida passes 6,000 coronavirus deaths, more than a third of those in a month
The number of people in Florida who have died of coronavirus is 6,048.
Workers praise Disney virus safety, but will visitors come?
Hotel rooms in the Orlando area are down more than 60% from the previous year.
Virus vaccine put to final test in thousands of volunteers
The needed proof: Volunteers won’t know if they’re getting the real shot or a dummy version.
Florida overtakes NY State in coronavirus cases
Florida surpassed New York, is now the state with the second-most coronavirus cases in the U.S.
Mounting virus cases spark concern in Florida nursing homes
The numbers are already showing the grim reality and the impact on the most vulnerable.
Florida hits new milestone with 173 coronavirus deaths
The previous high death toll reported in a single day was 156 on July 16.
Florida’s average daily coronavirus death toll is nation’s worst
Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Florida will soon contain virus outbreak.
Again, more than 10,000 new coronavirus cases in Florida
Newly reported deaths bring Florida’s seven-day average to about 114 per day.
Florida hospitals seek more virus medication as cases rise
Florida’s hospitals are currently caring for more than 9,000 COVID-19 patient.
Pandemic becomes politically fraught for Gov. Ron DeSantis
The governor’s leadership has come under question by members of both parties.
Rising coronavirus infections threaten economic recovery
Positive momentum could come to a halt later this summer if infections and deaths rise.
Florida hits new coronavirus death mark with 156 in one day
Miami-Dade County is the state’s most populous and the current epicenter of the outbreak.
Florida breaks 300K mark for coronavirus; another 112 die
Florida’s rolling seven-day average for deaths is now 92 per day, triple the 31 posted a month ago.
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
Sure enough, the vaccine provided a hoped-for immune boost.
Florida sets new state virus death record with 132
132 coronavirus deaths Tuesday, a one-day record for the state that has a possible caveat.
Miami becoming ‘epicenter’ of coronavirus outbreak
DeSantis acknowledged Monday that the disease is spreading and urged people to take precautions.
As US grapples with virus, Florida hits record case increase
Florida hit a grim milestone, shattering the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in positive cases.
Schools or bars? Opening classrooms may mean hard choices
A growing chorus of public health experts is urging federal, state and local officials to reconsider.
State Rep. Shevrin Jones recovering from virus, cases rising
The Broward County Democrat is feeling better but is fearful for his 71- and 74-year-old parents.
Miami-Dade County limits restaurants as virus spikes
Restaurants will be limited to outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery service.
Curfews, closures as COVID-19 burdens Florida hospitals
The state’s number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations soared, threatening a further spread.
Unwanted milestone: 10,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases
Since March 1, the state has seen more than 169,000 confirmed cases and 3,718 deaths.
Largest hospital in Miami scales back elective surgeries
Jackson Health System will begin limiting non-emergency admissions, Monday, July 6.
Florida doctor: Infections will rise for weeks to come
Many of the new cases are among younger adults and attributed to relaxed socializing in parties and bars.
6,000 new cases of coronavirus infection in Florida
The state reported more than 6,000 new cases, ages 15 to 34 now make up 31% of all cases.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Air travel means spending time in security lines and airport terminals. How safe is it with COVID-19?
Florida site of GOP convention orders wearing of masks
Mayor Lenny Curry said that there would be no mask requirement
More Florida beaches announce closures as virus cases rise
Beaches will be closing again in Florida to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus.
Another rise in COVID-19 cases in Florida after huge spike
Florida health officials reported more than 9,500 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.
Bar alcohol consumption banned across Florida as coronavirus spikes
State officials have attributed much of the new outbreak to young adults flocking to bars.
Again, more than 5,000 new coronavirus cases in Florida
For the second consecutive day, Florida has reported more than 5,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Virus cases surging among the young, endangering the elderly
In Florida, young people ages 15 to 34 now make up 31% of all cases, up from 25% in early June.
Florida shatters one-day coronavirus case record with 5,500
Florida’s new confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed by 5,500, 25% jump from the previous day.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Cases surpassed 100,000 in Florida, hospitalizations are rising dramatically in other states.
Planning for summer beach days? Docs share virus safety tips
Common changes include parking restrictions to control crowds, limits on leisure activities like sunbathing.
Florida surpasses 100,000 cases of coronavirus infection
More than 100,000 people in Florida have been diagnosed with the coronavirus.
2nd wave of virus cases? Experts say we’re still in the 1st
What’s all this talk about a “second wave” of U.S. coronavirus cases?
New Florida COVID-19 cases stoke worry
The latest numbers was a drop from the record high of 4,000 new cases reported the day before.
Florida posts another daily record of COVID-19 infections
The state reported more than 4,000 new cases of COVID-19 - the highest daily total yet .
Florida shatters daily record for new virus cases – again
The state set another one-day record of more than 3,200 new infections.
Florida governor says COVID spike will not slow economy
DeSantis said it makes no sense to again severely restrict the state’s economy.
SCOTUS: Civil rights law protects LGBT from job discrimination
The Supreme Court rule is a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.
Migrant towns in Florida become coronavirus hot spots in US
Several immigrant communities in Florida have recently experienced outbreaks of the coronavirus.
Bars, theaters reopen in most of Florida from coronavirus
The state took another step away from the economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
Florida begins Phase 2 of reopening with theme parks, bars
Phase 2 applies to 64 of Florida’s 67 counties excluding Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
The proposals will now be sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for final approval.
US death toll from coronavirus surges past 100,000 people
More Americans have died from the virus than from the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.
DeSantis: Florida summer camps can open without restrictions
Summer camps and youth activities in Florida can open without restrictions.
Concerns erupt over integrity of Florida’s COVID-19 website
The integrity of the state’s public health data was raised anew when its chief architect was fired.
Broward and Miami-Dade counties hesitantly start to reopen
Residents started to take steps back toward normalcy, with barbershops making their first snips in weeks.
Moderna: Early coronavirus vaccine results are encouraging
Study volunteers given the vaccine had antibodies similar to those seen in recovered patients.
Gyms, museums and libraries set to reopen in Florida
The state will also increase restrictions on restaurant and retail store capacity from 25% to 50%.
ER visits plummet in Florida, virus scares patients from care
Patients suffering from heart attacks and strokes are delaying or refusing care.
Florida’s 2 biggest counties preparing to reopen
Miami-Dade and Broward counties are finishing preparations to reopen on Monday.
Barber shops, hair and nail salons reopen in Florida
The state took another baby step out of the economic abyss caused by the new coronavirus shutdown.
Palm Beach County joining other parts of Florida to reopen
Restaurants and retail shops to open their doors this week under certain limitations.
We face ‘truly daunting’ challenges on needed COVID tests
Despite a massive effort, the nation faces challenges to deploy millions of coronavirus tests.
Florida seeks new ways to expand coronavirus testing
DeSantis held a news conference in Miami to show the state’s new mobile testing lab.
Florida takes a hesitant step toward reopening amid outbreak
In South Florida, there are signs that folks are antsy and want to get out of their homes.
COVID-19 vaccine hunt heats up globally, still no guarantee
About 100 research groups are pursuing vaccines with nearly a dozen in the early stages of human trials.
Florida to reopen state parks as Gov. DeSantis bashes critics
The governor encouraged outdoor activity and criticized the doom some predicted for the state.
Florida tourism falters, public employees fret about jobs
Public sector workers are fretting over job losses that could arrive in the weeks and months to come.
More than 432,000 jobless claims filed in Florida last week
More than 2 million jobless claims have been filed in the state since mid-March.
Gov. DeSantis takes first ‘baby steps’ to reopening state
Florida begins the slow climb from the economic abyss caused by the coronavirus.
Baby steps: Some Florida public spaces reopen
Hard-hit Miami-Dade and Broward counties took baby steps as did some other counties.
DeSantis visits Trump as Florida prepares for phase 1 of reopening
DeSantis largely painted a positive picture of how the state has responded to the coronavirus outbreak.
DeSantis says Florida will reopen slowly, methodically
The state will reopen from the coronavirus economic shutdown in “baby steps”
DeSantis: parts of Florida ‘on the other side’ of outbreak
DeSantis says the “hysteria” in the early weeks of the outbreak has not materialized in Florida.
As Florida weighs reopening, public invited to chime in
Florida officials opened an online portal Saturday for the public to weigh in on reopening.
Trump signs $484 billion measure to aid employers, hospitals
The bill is the latest effort by the federal government to help keep businesses afloat.
Florida surpasses 1,000 coronavirus deaths, 30,000 cases
Miami-Dade County continues to be the state’s coronavirus epicenter.
Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression
26 million people have now filed for jobless aid in five weeks.
Half a million jobless claims filed in Florida last week due to virus shutdown
More than 505,000 Floridians filed initial claims for unemployment benefits last week.
Florida tourism industry plans to ease into reopening
Florida’s tourism and hospitality industry should reopen from the coronavirus pandemic slowly.
Mar-a-Lago furloughs 153 servers, cooks because of virus
The furloughs are temporary but the club doesn’t know when it will resume regular operations.
Only 6% of Florida unemployment claims have been paid out
6% of the more than 650,000 confirmed claims for unemployment in Florida have been paid.
DeSantis: Schools would remain closed rest of academic year
DeSantis said he understands the social impacts of kids not being able to see friends.
Walk, run or surf – but don’t sunbathe on Florida beaches
Some areas of Florida are beginning to reopen them with restrictions.
Governor gives some Florida beaches green light to reopen
The beaches will be open from 6 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. with no gatherings of 50 or more people.
2 walk-in test sites opening in underserved places in Fort Lauderdale
The two sites are in predominantly African American communities in Broward County.
Florida’s jobless rate shoots to 4.3%, highest in 2 years
Florida’s workforce shrank by 120,000 workers from February to March, labor officials said.
Job losses mount, Trump presses plan to reopen business
Trump told the nation’s governors that restrictions could be eased to allow businesses to reopen.
Florida unemployment jumps 180k, system still overwhelmed
The total number of Floridians seeking unemployment benefits is more than 520,000 workers.
Trump National Doral lays off 560 workers due to virus
The resort said it had been forced to halt its business because of the spreading new coronavirus.
Pro wrestling ‘essential’ under Florida governor’s order
The amendment allows World Wrestling Entertainment to continue putting on shows — without fans.
Government clears first saliva test to help diagnose new virus
The Food and Drug Administration authorized the test under its emergency powers.
Virus exposes US inequality. Will it spur lasting remedies?
The coronavirus outbreak has laid bare the human cost of inequality, making it more visible.
Disney World workers take aim at Florida’s jobless system
They staged stay-at-home protests aimed not at their employer but Florida’s unemployment system.
Florida expands coronavirus testing to better measure spread
The virus has now officially touched each of the state’s 67 counties.
Florida COVID-19 cases rise, infecting all 67 counties
The virus has now officially touched each of the state’s 67 counties.
The Miami Beach Convention Center becoming a hospital
Army Corps of Engineers is setting up a 450-bed overflow hospital if South Florida facilities become overwhelmed.
Hawaii mayor to arrested Florida man: ‘Covidiot’
Bobby Edwards, of Boynton, Florida, was arrested In Hawaii for having no proof of accommodations.
Virus crisis cuts off billions sent to poor around the world
The devastation by COVID-19 is affecting the financial lifelines of poor people across the globe.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: unemployment system now up to speed
The computer system’s capacity has been increased to handle 120,000 simultaneous connections,
After the virus, how will Americans’ view of the world change?
The notion of a virus that came from a distant “elsewhere” stands to carve deeper grooves.
Florida coronavirus deaths exceed 220, cases top 12,300
The deaths have been heaviest in South Florida, where three counties have totaled 120 fatalities.
More than 11,000 the Number of Coronavirus Cases in Florida
The total number of positive coronavirus cases topped 11,000 in Florida as of Saturday morning.
Another Cruise Ship with Virus Victims Docking in Miami
The Coral Princess ship is docking in Miami with 1,020 passengers and 878 crew members.
Trump Administration Urges Masks to Combat Virus Roll Out
President Donald Trump announced new guidelines that call for everyone to wear makeshift face coverings.
2 Cruise Ships with Coronavirus Patients aboard Dock at Port Everglades
The ships were given permission to disembark passengers after days of negotiation with local officials.
Florida Jobless Claims Rise as Does Anger Among Unemployed
The number of people in Florida filing for unemployment benefits last week tripled from the previous week.
A Record 6.6 Million Seek US Jobless Aid as Layoffs Mount
Job cuts are mounting against the backdrop of economies in the United States.
Miami’s Rolling Loud Hip-hop Festival Moved to Next Year
Rolling Loud had been scheduled for May 8-11 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Golf Gets OK in Stay-at-home Advisory for Retirement Haven
Golf is specifically noted as permissible in the order’s exercise category.
Why Health Experts Aren’t Warning about Coronavirus in Food
The answer has to do with the varying paths organisms take to make people sick.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Issues Statewide Stay-at-home Order
The state’s confirmed cases are approaching 7,000, with 87 deaths and almost 900 people hospitalized.
White House Projects 100K to 240K US Deaths from Virus
President Donald Trump on Tuesday warned Americans to brace for a “hell of a bad two weeks.”
Pastor Arrested for Violating Florida Rules amid Virus Outbreak
The pastor of a megachurch held two Sunday services with hundreds of people.
Trump Extends Virus Guidelines, Braces US for Big Death Toll
A stark shift in tone by the president, who only days ago mused about the country reopening in a few weeks.
Trump: No Quarantine, but Travel Advisory for NY, CT and NJ
The CDC urges residents of the three states to refrain from non-essential travel for the next 14 days.
COVID-19 Turns Bustling Art Deco District into Desserted Streets
Mango's Tropical Cafe is one of the restaurants that closed due to the new virus outbreak.
74,000 Floridians Seek Benefits, Critics Demand Reform
More than 74,000 Floridians applied for unemployment benefits last week.
Florida’s Number of Coronavirus Cases Jumps Sharply
More than 2,350 people had tested positive for the new virus, a 35% increase from Wednesday’s total.
Coronavirus Halts Brightline Service in South Florida
The high-speed train runs between Miami and West Palm Beach with a stop in Fort Lauderdale.
3.3 Million Seek US Jobless Aid, Nearly 5 Times Earlier High
The surge in applications was a stunning reflection of the damage the viral outbreak is inflicting on the economy.
Half-million Infected Worldwide as Economic Toll Rises
The number of infections around the globe reached a half-million causing human and economic toll.
Washington Agrees on Unrivaled $2 Trillion Virus Rescue Bill
The package is intended as a weekslong or monthslong patch for an economy spiraling into recession or worse.
Florida Governor’s Coronavirus Dilemma: Health vs. Economy
His dilemma is a clear example of the conundrum facing the president of the United States.
Gov. DeSantis Refuses to Shut Down, Shifts Focus to Outside Travelers
Ttesting remains limited and has yet to show any cases of the virus in a third of Florida’s 67 counties.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Orders New York Travelers to Quarantine
More than 100 such flights arrive daily to Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach in particular.
Testing Blunders Crippled US Response as Coronavirus Spread
CDC data shows government labs processed an average of a dozen COVID-19 tests per day in Feb.
Hard Rock Stadium Turned Coronavirus Drive-thru Testing Site
Tents were set up in a parking lot on March 22, 2020, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Update: At Least 1,000 Test Positive for Coronavirus in Florida
Nearly half of the state’s positive cases are in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties.
Navy Sailor Assigned to CENTCOM Found with Virus
The sailor returned to the U.S. from overseas travel on March 15, and was into precautionary quarantine.
Adam Silver Seeking Answers, Which Are in Short Supply
The league is considering all options — best-case, worst-case and countless ideas in between.
Trump’s Big Promises on COVID-19 Often Fall Short
Often, the reality falls short of the promise. So do Trump’s big promises on COVID-19.
Just Get Through Today: Sheltering in Place Amid a Pandemic
My mind races. Two more weeks?? I try to shut it down. Just get through today.
COVID-19: Broward, Palm Beach County Close Gathering Spots
Beaches, movie theaters, concert halls, gymnasiums and similar businesses are closing in Broward and Palm Beach county.
Parents, Police Struggle to Herd the Young in Virus Outbreak
Teen: “I can’t stay here all day. What about my friends!?”Parent: “Are you kidding? This is serious!”The adolescent brain is definitely in play as...
Florida’s Largest County Closes Beaches, Most Businesses
Miami-Dade County is inching closer to economic shutdown because of the new coronavirus pandemic.
How Long Will Americans Be Fighting the Coronavirus?
How long will this last? Scientists say there isn’t a simple answer.
Diaz-Balart: 1st Known Positive Test for Virus in Congress
Diaz-Balart had placed himself under self-quarantine in Washington, won't return to Florida.
3 Field Hospitals Deployed in Florida to Help Combat Coronavirus
One field hospital is currently staged in Orlando, one in Broward County, another in Ocala.
Gov. DeSantis Ordered all Florida Bars and Nightclubs to Close
Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered all Florida bars and nightclubs to close for 30 days starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Stocks Plunge as Wall Street, White House See Recession Risk
The S&P 500′s plummeted nearly 30% since setting a record less than a month ago.
Disney to Close Hotels, all Retail Stores Due to COVID-19
Walt Disney World will close all of its hotels in Florida AT 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20.
Daily Life near a Standstill as Nations Try to Halt Pandemic
Testing for the illness has also varied from country to country and community to community.
Florida to Activate National Guard to Help with Virus Tests
The National Guard will help with a massive ramp-up in testing for the illness.
Trump Declares Virus Pandemic a National Emergency
Trump waives federal regulations and laws to give doctors and hospitals “flexibility” in treating patients.
Americans Snap to Attention on Virus as Big Events Canceled
The new coronavirus was declared a pandemic and stocks slid into bear market territory.
Trump Suspends Travel Between US and Europe for 30 Days
Trump blamed the European Union for not acting quickly enough to address the “foreign virus.”
World Health Organization Declares Coronavirus Crisis a Pandemic
The WHO added that Iran and Italy are the new front lines of the battle against the virus.
Florida Coronavirus Cases Continue to Spread; 8 New Cases
Health authorities in Florida have diagnosed eight new cases of coronavirus who traveled abroad.
Virus Threat: Gov. DeSantis Declares State of Emergency
Gov. DeSantis declares a state of emergency due to swift-moving developments over the new coronavirus in Florida.
A Third Princess Cruise Ship Kept at Sea Pending Virus Tests
Passengers are being kept on board while crew members get tested for COVID-19.
COVID-19 Prompts Florida Officials to Ask Travelers to Self-quarantine
The Florida Health Department advised all individuals traveling internationally to self-isolate for 14 days.
2 Dead in Florida who Tested Positive for New Virus
The first deaths on the East Coast attributed to the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
The Economic Toll of Coronavirus Sinks in, Duration Unknown
Things are changing in the economy and the workplace today as the outbreak widens.
Virus Hits 100,000 Cases as it Upends Lives, Livelihoods
The virus, which has killed nearly 3,400 people, edged into more and more U.S. states.
DeSantis: New Coronavirus Case Brings State’s Total to 4
The latest patient is a Santa Rosa County man in his 70s with underlying health issues.
Third Case of COVID-19 Infection Reported in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis said that the third patient was the sister of a 29-year-old Hillsborough County.
2 in Florida Test Presumptively Positive for COVID-19
The cases arose in the counties of Manatee and Hillsborough.
Dominican Republic Reports First Confirmed Caribbean Virus Case
The new coronavirus in the tourist-rich Caribbean, a 62-year-old Italian man.
Pence in Florida to Speak at Club for Growth amidst Virus Scare
The Vice President says states will receive help if coronavirus spreads.
Financial Pain Deepens as Nearly 60 Countries Report Virus
A deepening health crisis has become an economic one too, with the virus outbreak sapping financial markets, emptying shops and businesses, and putting major...
In Scramble to Stop Virus, Testing Raises Tough Questions
The questions are global: how to make sure that working test kits get out to the labs that need them.
Trump Faces Credibility Test as he Plays Down Virus Threat
President Donald Trump faces a critical personal challenge in grappling with the outbreak.
New Virus Cases Fall; Xi Urged Steps as Early as Jan. 7
The disclosure indicates top leaders knew about the outbreak’s potential severity weeks before.
Fall in New Cases Raises Hope in Virus Outbreak in China
While most of the infections have been in China, it has gradually rippled overseas.
U.S. Advise Against All Travel to China; Virus Declared Emergency
The World Health Organization declared an outbreak of the new virus in China.
Do Masks Offer Protection from New Virus? It Depends
Viruses ride from person to person on droplets from a sneeze or cough.
