Testing will increase as Florida officially has 30 positive cases of coronavirus, the Governor says
DeSantis added that the state will receive 2,500 commercially available kits this weekend, which will be distributed to qualified labs throughout Florida. With these, 625,000 people can be tested for COVID-19.
DeSantis added that the state will receive 2,500 commercially available kits this weekend, which will be distributed to qualified labs throughout Florida. With these, 625,000 people can be tested for COVID-19.
Florida schools teach students proper hand-washing techniques in light of coronavirus pandemic
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.
School volunteers have been teaching children how to properly wash their hands for six years through the Healthy Hands program, but they are ramping up their efforts as the virus spreads across the United States.
3 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Florida
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced three new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida.
The Florida Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday announced three new positive cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida.
Daytona Beach Bike Week motorcycle crash kills 3, investigators say
A 46-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, both from New York, and a 65-year-old man from Missouri were killed.
A 46-year-old woman and a 47-year-old man, both from New York, and a 65-year-old man from Missouri were killed.
Orlando Magic: No players, traveling party showing coronavirus symptoms, awaiting NBA direction
While the Orlando Magic flew on the same charter plane as the Utah Jazz, nobody from the team or traveling party is showing any COVID-19 symptoms.
While the Orlando Magic flew on the same charter plane as the Utah Jazz, nobody from the team or traveling party is showing any COVID-19 symptoms.
Princess Cruises will stop all operations for 2 months due to the coronavirus
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
The cruise line said that due to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the spread of COVID-19 and in an abundance of caution, the cruise line will voluntarily pause global operations of its 18 ships for 60 days.
Plane evacuated at Florida airport has 'positive coronavirus' patient onboard, officials say
The plane reportedly took off from New York.
The plane reportedly took off from New York.
Governor limits visitors to nursing homes, seeking to shield Florida's elderly from COVID-19
Governor Ron DeSantis announced an executive order to protect the elderly of Florida on Wednesday afternoon.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced an executive order to protect the elderly of Florida on Wednesday afternoon.
Some Florida businesses are struggling, others are booming amid coronavirus fears
It might surprise you to learn that some businesses are actually booming because of COVID-19.
It might surprise you to learn that some businesses are actually booming because of COVID-19.
Florida school districts discussing virtual teaching strategies amid coronavirus outbreak
Lake County introduced Chromebooks a few years ago. They have about 27,000. Nearly all high school students have one.
Lake County introduced Chromebooks a few years ago. They have about 27,000. Nearly all high school students have one.
Will heat stop the spread of the new coronavirus? No one really knows
Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory infection belonging to a family of viruses that typically survive longer in colder environments.
Like influenza, the new disease is a respiratory infection belonging to a family of viruses that typically survive longer in colder environments.
Florida lawmakers approve fireworks revamp
The proposal on its way to the governor would eliminate the need for people to declare why they are buying fireworks, if they use them during the three holidays listed in the bill.
The proposal on its way to the governor would eliminate the need for people to declare why they are buying fireworks, if they use them during the three holidays listed in the bill.
Florida lawmakers sign off on child welfare changes
The bill, in part, seeks to bolster child-protective investigators, including taking steps to “mitigate and prevent the impact of secondary traumatic stress and burnout” among the front-line workers.
The bill, in part, seeks to bolster child-protective investigators, including taking steps to “mitigate and prevent the impact of secondary traumatic stress and burnout” among the front-line workers.
Florida lawmakers pass major bills on nurses, pharmacists
One of the bills passed Wednesday would expand the role of pharmacists, allowing them to enter agreements with physicians to treat patients for chronic illnesses, including arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, Type 2 diabetes, HIV, AIDS, obesity or “any other chronic condition” adopted in rules. The measure also would allow pharmacists to treat for influenza, streptococcus, lice, skin conditions and minor, uncomplicated infections.
One of the bills passed Wednesday would expand the role of pharmacists, allowing them to enter agreements with physicians to treat patients for chronic illnesses, including arthritis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, Type 2 diabetes, HIV, AIDS, obesity or “any other chronic condition” adopted in rules. The measure also would allow pharmacists to treat for influenza, streptococcus, lice, skin conditions and minor, uncomplicated infections.
NCAA games will be played without spectators amid coronavirus
Only essential staff and limited family attendance will be allowed at NCAA championships.
Only essential staff and limited family attendance will be allowed at NCAA championships.
Florida DOH: 8 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in state, one is a Georgia resident in Alachua County
The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive Florida COVID-19 cases. All individuals are being "appropriately cared for and isolated," the agency tweeted late Tuesday.
The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive Florida COVID-19 cases. All individuals are being "appropriately cared for and isolated," the agency tweeted late Tuesday.
Poll: Floridians approve of how President Trump is handling the coronavirus outbreak
51% of Floridians approve of the job the president is doing in handling the spread of the coronavirus while 36% disapprove.
51% of Floridians approve of the job the president is doing in handling the spread of the coronavirus while 36% disapprove.
High risk for dangerous rip currents Wednesday
A high risk of rip currents continues for all East Central Florida beaches on Wednesday.
A high risk of rip currents continues for all East Central Florida beaches on Wednesday.
Coronavirus preparations at UF, UCF
The University of Florida is telling instructors they should consider moving classes online, in preparation for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus.
The University of Florida is telling instructors they should consider moving classes online, in preparation for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus.
Apple releases guidelines for cleaning iPhones and other devices amid coronavirus
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.