Wearing gloves at the grocery store won’t necessarily reduce your risk of COVID-19 — Here’s why
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Health experts say wearing gloves can give people a false sense of security and make them less careful about other hygiene practices.
Trump gives governors 3-phase plan to reopen economy
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out ?a phased and deliberate approach? to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
President Donald Trump gave governors a road map Thursday for recovering from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, laying out ?a phased and deliberate approach? to restoring normal activity in places that have strong testing and are seeing a decrease in COVID-19 cases.
Unemployment grows as small business payment protection is depleted
Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment across the nation. The numbers wipe out all the jobs created since the Great Recession. Now, the federal government's small business Payment Protection Program has already run out of money.
Another 5.2 million people filed for unemployment across the nation. The numbers wipe out all the jobs created since the Great Recession. Now, the federal government's small business Payment Protection Program has already run out of money.
Seven inmates infected with COVID-19 at Daytona Beach prison
The inmates, 69-year-old Jeffrey Sand and 84-year-old William Wilson, died on April 9 and April 12, respectively, Martin said. Wilson and Sand appear to be the first two coronavirus-related deaths among the state’s roughly 94,000 inmates.
The inmates, 69-year-old Jeffrey Sand and 84-year-old William Wilson, died on April 9 and April 12, respectively, Martin said. Wilson and Sand appear to be the first two coronavirus-related deaths among the state’s roughly 94,000 inmates.
Coronavirus stimulus checks reportedly get sent to dead people
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
“Will they want the $1,200 back?” a widow whose husband died last year asked on Twitter after she received the full $2,400 payment for married couples.
Social distancing may be needed, on and off, until 2022: Harvard study
“Intermittent distancing may be required into 2022 unless critical care capacity is increased substantially or a treatment or vaccine becomes available," the researchers wrote.
“Intermittent distancing may be required into 2022 unless critical care capacity is increased substantially or a treatment or vaccine becomes available," the researchers wrote.
Central Florida hospital workers cheer as 63-year-old coronavirus patient is released
The staff of over 100 team members at AdventHealth Ocala lined the halls with colorful flowers and played music as they celebrated the patient’s discharge.
The staff of over 100 team members at AdventHealth Ocala lined the halls with colorful flowers and played music as they celebrated the patient’s discharge.
State works with Walt Disney World to speed unemployment claims
Governor DeSantis said more than 70,000 Disney employees, who will soon be furloughed, could have their personal information downloaded directly from the company into the state’s online unemployment system.
Governor DeSantis said more than 70,000 Disney employees, who will soon be furloughed, could have their personal information downloaded directly from the company into the state’s online unemployment system.
DeSantis a fan of holding sporting events in Florida again
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended declaring professional wrestling an essential service and raised the possibility of holding other televised sporting events in empty venues as people shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended declaring professional wrestling an essential service and raised the possibility of holding other televised sporting events in empty venues as people shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Proposed plan would send Americans $2,000 a month until employment returns to pre-coronavirus levels
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
The Emergency Money for the People Act would give at least $2,000 a month to every American age 16 or older and making less than $130,000 a year.
Florida RV parks offer free housing to doctors, nurses in fear of giving coronavirus to their families
62 RV parks and campgrounds across the state of Florida are offering 30 days of free housing to doctors and nurses who cannot safely stay in their own homes because of their exposure to patients with coronavirus.
62 RV parks and campgrounds across the state of Florida are offering 30 days of free housing to doctors and nurses who cannot safely stay in their own homes because of their exposure to patients with coronavirus.
'Hero Hours': Sam's Club dedicates special shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
Sam's Club says its stores will be open to just healthcare workers and first responders between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Sam's Club says its stores will be open to just healthcare workers and first responders between 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Sundays.
Reopening the economy: When will it happen?
The president said all fifty governors will need to develop a reopening plan tailored to their state.
The president said all fifty governors will need to develop a reopening plan tailored to their state.
Didn't get your stimulus check? IRS launches tracking tool
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
The IRS has launched a tracking tool to allow taxpayers a way to see when their stimulus money will arrive and confirm how they want to be paid.
Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.
Publix dedicating special shopping hours for healthcare workers, first responders
"This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue until further notice. Publix Pharmacy will also be open during these times," Publix said in press release.
"This change in hours will begin April 16 and continue until further notice. Publix Pharmacy will also be open during these times," Publix said in press release.
Central Florida woman withdrawing part of coronavirus stimulus payment finds $8.5 million in bank account
The woman said she was withdrawing money from an ATM at a Sanford Wawa when she spotted the account's balance at $8.5 million.
The woman said she was withdrawing money from an ATM at a Sanford Wawa when she spotted the account's balance at $8.5 million.
Tracking coronavirus: Confirmed positive cases in Florida pass 21,600; death toll rises to 571
FOX 35 is keeping your updated with the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak.
FOX 35 is keeping your updated with the latest on the COVID-19 outbreak.
Coronavirus stimulus cash could come on prepaid cards
For some individuals, prepaid cards may be a safer and faster option than paper checks.
For some individuals, prepaid cards may be a safer and faster option than paper checks.
Study: Many more kids infected with COVID-19 than generally known
A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported.
A new study out of the University of South Florida says that the number of children infected by COVID-19 is likely far greater than what's being reported.