Florida steps back from long-term care policies

The argument is that policies are not necessary, even as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and other living centers reopen to visitors.

Universal Orlando extends nearly 5,400 furloughs, signaling slow recovery

Universal Orlando Resort began to furlough employees in May after paying employees for several weeks following the shut down of their parks in March.

Supercomputer gives new insight on COVID-19
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A supercomputer is giving researchers shocking new details on how the coronavirus impacts the human body.

5,400 Universal workers put on extended furlough
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Universal Orlando on Wednesday announced that 5,400 furloughed workers will not be returning anytime soon, possibly not until 2021.

Food drive at Camping World Stadium
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Camping World Stadium in Orlando has been turned into a help center. More than 65,000 pounds of food has been handed out to families in need.

High school game canceled due to COVID-19 cases
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Evans High School in Orange County has canceled its first game of the football season after five athletes tested positive for COVID-19. The team was set to play West Orange High School.

Bar not allowing people to wear masks inside
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A bar in West Melbourne says no masks are allowed but temperature checks are still being conducted before a patron can enter.

Vaccine coming 'in a matter of weeks,' says Trump
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President Donald Trump says a coronavirus vaccine could be ready for distribution in a matter of weeks. Health experts hail the news as positive but stress that the vaccine must effective and not rushed. Many we spoke to said they would wait before getting a vaccine while others said the sooner the better.

Light exercising encouraged during pandemic to keep pounds away
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The National Eating Disorder Association reports more calls during the pandemic from people expressing worries about health and diet. People are urged to monitor eating habits and look for light exercise.

Bars are back open
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Bars are back in business for the first time since June. Some crowds began trickling in on Monday evening as establishments are operating in limited capacity.

Schools reopen after coronavirus shutdowns
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Students at two Central Florida schools are back in classrooms after being shut down due to coronavirus concerns.

Breweries, distilleries welcome bar reopenings
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While bars were closed, some breweries and distilleries found other ways to stay afloat.

Safety measures put in place at bars, clubs
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Bars and nightclubs are opening across Florida on Monday. Staff at venues in Downtown Orlando are working to install safety barriers and other measures to protect patrons.

Florida reports 8 more COVID-19 deaths, over 2,400 new cases

The statewide case total since the start of the coronavirus pandemic is now at 663,994, resulting in 12,608 deaths.

Bars can reopen at 50 percent capacity in Florida starting Monday

Bars were ordered to shut down after phase two of reopening took effect in Florida in June. The decision was made after a spike in COVID-19 cases statewide, with many tracing back to residents visiting bars.