Coronavirus concerns in nursing homes
Nursing homes in Florida have been locked down since March, but there are still cases reported at long term care facilities.
Nursing homes in Florida have been locked down since March, but there are still cases reported at long term care facilities.
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.
First Florida inmates die of coronavirus
The number of COVID-19 cases at Blackwater, a prison operated by The Geo Group Inc., have skyrocketed in the last week.
The number of COVID-19 cases at Blackwater, a prison operated by The Geo Group Inc., have skyrocketed in the last week.
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.
Coronavirus can cling to shoes
A new study suggests that the coronavirus could spread on the shoes of healthcare workers.
A new study suggests that the coronavirus could spread on the shoes of healthcare workers.
Orlando International Airport empty
Orlando International Airport is a ghost town. With no travelers, the airport is now trying to figure out how to make ends meet.
Orlando International Airport is a ghost town. With no travelers, the airport is now trying to figure out how to make ends meet.
Plasma recipient who came out of coronavirus coma on Easter now off ventilator
Michael Kevin Rathel was smiling big for the camera on Wednesday. Wife Stacie and the couple's kids watched in disbelief when the nurses in the intensive care unit at Orlando Health used FaceTime to show the family that he was breathing on his own.
Michael Kevin Rathel was smiling big for the camera on Wednesday. Wife Stacie and the couple's kids watched in disbelief when the nurses in the intensive care unit at Orlando Health used FaceTime to show the family that he was breathing on his own.
Business pivots to make masks for COVID-19 prevention
Businesses are working hard to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic. One Titusville company is pivoting their business model, shifting from making covers for instruments and liners for instrument cases into face mask production.
Businesses are working hard to adapt during the coronavirus pandemic. One Titusville company is pivoting their business model, shifting from making covers for instruments and liners for instrument cases into face mask production.
NASCAR gives out meals to essential workers
NASCAR and staff at the Daytona International Speedway gave out free meals on Wednesday. More than 700 meals were distributed to essential workers.
NASCAR and staff at the Daytona International Speedway gave out free meals on Wednesday. More than 700 meals were distributed to essential workers.
Workers struggling to return to Italy
Some international workers who contact with Disney are struggling to return home to Italy.
Some international workers who contact with Disney are struggling to return home to Italy.
Toilet paper giveaway
Paper products are limited supply in many stories. The Rotary Club in one Central Florida town is giving away toilet paper to its residents.
Paper products are limited supply in many stories. The Rotary Club in one Central Florida town is giving away toilet paper to its residents.
Seroligic test would reveal recovered COVID-19 people
Do you think you have had the coronavirus but showed no symptoms? A new test could help determine that.
Do you think you have had the coronavirus but showed no symptoms? A new test could help determine that.
Brevard County companies help to manufacture ventilators
Two Brevard County companies are manufacturing ventilator parts to help with the demand from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Brevard County companies are manufacturing ventilator parts to help with the demand from the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID-19 test site added at Mall at Millenia
Orange County has started expanded COVID-19 testing with close to 800 tests can be delivered in a day. A new testing site has also been added at the Mall at Millenia.
Orange County has started expanded COVID-19 testing with close to 800 tests can be delivered in a day. A new testing site has also been added at the Mall at Millenia.
Balancing screen time in the age of virtual learning
With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.
With virtual learning becoming the new normal, families are having to address a way to balance screen time for children.
Debate over when to reopen schools
The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.
The debate over when to reopen Florida's schools continues. Controversy surrounds Gov. Ron DeSantis after he said schools could reopen after May 1. Teachers are opposed to the suggestion.
Issues continue with unemployment claims in Florida
Many have been unable to log onto Florida's unemployment assistance website.
Many have been unable to log onto Florida's unemployment assistance website.
Americans begin receiving stimulus checks
Millions of Americans have already received their coronavirus stimulus check, but some say they got less than they expected.
Millions of Americans have already received their coronavirus stimulus check, but some say they got less than they expected.
Coronavirus cases in Florida jump over 22,500; death toll now at 596, Florida Department of Health says
The Florida Department of Health says that are 22,511 cases of coronavirus statewide and a new death toll of 596.
The Florida Department of Health says that are 22,511 cases of coronavirus statewide and a new death toll of 596.