Tracking coronavirus: Universal reopening select hotels; cases top 53,000
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Universal Orlando to reopen select hotels starting June 2, guests get early access to parks
Universal Orlando Resort announced that beginning June 2, six of their hotels will reopen for guests.
Judge rejects ordering fixes to Florida's unemployment system
Pointing to the constitutional separation of powers, a Leon County circuit judge Thursday refused to order the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to take steps to “fix” the state’s much-maligned unemployment compensation system to process and pay claims.
Orange County expands COVID-19 testing sites, free PPE for residents
There are more than 53,000 confirmed cases in Florida, according to health officials.
CVS Health opens additional drive-thru coronavirus testing sites in Central Florida
Results can be expected in about 3 days.
Amazon says most of its pandemic hires can remain as full-time employees
Amazon will convert 125,000 of the 175,000 temporary roles hired since March to permanent jobs if employees would like to stay at Amazon long term.
WHO guidance: Healthy people should wear masks only when 'taking care of' coronavirus patients
The World Health Organization is recommending healthy people, including those who don't exhibit COVID-19 symptoms, only wear masks when taking care of someone infected with the contagion.
‘This is making history’: Flagler high schools gear up for graduation at speedway
Flagler County students are preparing for a non-traditional graduation at one of Central Florida’s famed venues.
SeaWorld Orlando details reopening safety measures
SeaWorld Orlando is going to make sure all visitors know what to expect ahead of its planned reopening on June 11, pending final approval from Gov. Ron DeSantis.
University system leaders approve blueprint for reopening
The Florida university system’s governing board on Thursday approved a broad blueprint for how to reopen campuses in the fall, which will help schools as they work to finalize their individual plans over the next two weeks.
Twelfth Florida inmate dies from complications related to COVID-19
A twelfth Florida inmate has died from complications related to COVID-19 as the number of cases among state prisoners continues to climb, the Florida Department of Corrections reported on Thursday.
Busch Gardens' plan to reopen approved by county, includes mandatory face coverings, temperature checks
Busch Gardens just cleared the first hurdle toward reopening its parks to visitors this summer.
Experts warn of concerns with certain N-95 masks with valve
Experts say the N-95 masks with a one-way valve should be avoided.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex reopens Thursday
The center has been shut down for about two months due to COVID-19.
Most TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods stores could be reopened by end of June, company says
The company, which also owns Marshalls and HomeGoods, made the announcement in a recent press release.
COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC
While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.
555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant
The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.
10 things that will be different when Disney World reopens in July
Safety protocols include face masks and temperature checks for guests and cast members.
41 million have lost jobs since virus hit, but layoffs slow
About 41 million people have now applied for aid since the virus outbreak intensified in March, though not all of them are still unemployed.
Orlando police officer tests positive for COVID-19
An Orlando police officer has tested positive for COVID-19, the department announced on Thursday. This is the second officer to test positive during the coronavirus pandemic out of a staff of 1,064.