COVID-19 latest
Florida’s current situation:
| Total Cases | Positive Residents | Hospitalized | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51,746 | 50,414 | 9,424 | 2,252 |
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Last update (05/26/2020 at 12:30 am)
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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.
