Bar owners discuss reopening plans with state leaders
Bar owners from across Florida met with state leaders on Friday to discuss reopening plans. It has been suggested that bars open at 25 percent capacity and close by 10 p.m.
Georgia governor expected to allow some municipal mask mandates in renewed executive order
Governor Brian Kemp will soon allow municipalities in Georgia to implement face mask mandates under extremely strict circumstances. This after the governor dropped his lawsuit against the city of Atlanta for its mask mandate.
Oklahoma high school student knowingly attended in-person class with COVID-19, district says
Oklahoma parents were notified after school administrators learned a student had attended the first day of in-person classes knowing they had the coronavirus.
Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
Tracking coronavirus: Over 200 more deaths reported in Florida, more than 6,000 new cases
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‘The worst fall from a public health perspective’: CDC director warns of dual threat of COVID-19 and flu
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield warned that if Americans don’t practice basic measures to fight the spread of the coronavirus now, the U.S. could face “the worst fall from a public health perspective.”
Against doctor's advice, FHSAA board clears high school sports to start amid pandemic
The Florida High School Athletics Association went against medical advice given at its meeting Friday and agreed to allow fall spots to begin August 24.
These are the COVID symptoms you’ll likely get first, scientists find
New research has boiled down the most probable order in which COVID-19 symptoms first appear.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
US, Mexico and Canada agree to extend non-essential travel ban through Sept. 21 amid COVID-19 pandemic
U.S. Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf confirmed the extension on Friday.
COVID-19 testing site opens at Disney World on Friday
The tests will be self-administered with a nasal swab from inside the car.
9-year-old Orange County private school student tests positive for coronavirus
Officials say at least 8 children were exposed.
Health officials: 7 new cases of West Nile virus in Miami
Thirty three Miami-Dade County residents have now been infected with the West Nile virus, health officials said.
More than a quarter of young adults contemplated suicide during coronavirus pandemic, CDC says
The CDC mental health survey found that younger adults, minorities, essential workers and unpaid adult caregivers have been disproportionately impacted.
Florida police giving out face masks instead of speeding tickets
The goal of this program is to educate motorists on the new speed limits, while also providing a free public safety service during the current pandemic crisis.
FIU pushes back start of sports seasons
While Gov. Ron DeSantis continues to lobby for colleges and high schools to move forward with their sports seasons, Florida International University said Thursday it will delay the start of intercollegiate sports until Sept. 16.
Hotels and resorts still struggling, hoping for more financial assistance
Hotels and resorts across Central Florida are struggling and the hospitality industry is hoping federal relief will come to the rescue.
Hotels hoping to get bailed out
Hotels and resorts across Central Florida are struggling and the hospitality industry is hoping federal relief will come to the rescue.