Coronavirus cases climb to 29,648 in Florida, death toll rises to 987

The Florida Department of Health says that there are now over 28,300 cases of coronavirus in Florida and a new death toll of 893.

Teens help seniors access telehealth
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Two Central Florida teenagers have found a way to keep seniors healthy by keeping them out of their doctors office and using telehealth instead.

Jobless claims piling up in Florida
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Unemployment claims have soared across the nation and that includes 1.7 million in Florida. Now lawmakers are discussing how lawmakers can provide back pay to those who have already filed claims.

Pets and the coronavirus
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After two cats in New York were confirmed to have the coronavirus, it raises more questions about how the virus impacts pets. The owners of each of those cats also had COVID-19.

Florida officials discuss retroactive benefits for unemployment applicants

According to a letter shared between several state law makers, it appears retroactive unemployment benefits will be available to those who have back-logged applications.

Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers

In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers"

Coronavirus may cause strokes in younger patients: report

In an interview with CNN, Mount Sinai Health System neurosurgeon Dr. Thomas Oxley said the virus is causing clots in arteries, resulting in "severe strokes."

Orlando doctors, nurses discuss life on COVID-19 front lines

Armed with masks, gloves, and determination, AdventHealth doctors and nurses are fighting the coronavirus in central Florida.

Problems arise over plasma donations
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Plasma from COVID-19 survivors has been helpful in saving lives, but not everyone can donate.

'We are over this': Orlando restaurant announces plans to reopen dining room on May 1st

However, while no officials plans for reopening Florida has been announced, a gourmet grilled cheese restaurant in Windermere announced that they will reopen for dine-in guests on May 1st.

Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit
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Michele Vice and her daughter, Katy, dressed up in inflatable animal costumes Wednesday and went shopping at their local Winter Springs Publix.

People protest against coronavirus shutdown
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Dozens gathered in Downtown Orlando on Wednesday to protest measures to keep the coronavirus under control

Understanding coronavirus mutations
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The coronavirus is capable of mutating much more than previously thought.

Back pay benefits available to unemployment applicants
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There could be some possible relief for people struggling with Florida's unemployment system. Back pay benefits could soon become available.

Challenges of treating coronavirus
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Treating the coronavirus has not been easy for doctors. The are learning new things about the virus as time goes by and it is making it hard to fight.