Some downtown businesses to close shop for good during pandemic

Businesses around Downtown Orlando have had to permanently close due to the financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Many say they will not be able to survive a second lockdown should that be necessary.

New data from Harvard researchers says Florida should shut down

A group of researchers and lead scientists at Harvard University have put together a new interactive map that breaks down the COVID-19 numbers across the world and the United States, all the way down to the county level.

New map suggests Florida should consider stay-at-home
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A group of researchers and lead scientists at Harvard University have put together a new interactive map that breaks down the COVID-19 numbers across the world and the United States, all the way down to the county level.

Trump says he looks like Lone Ranger in a mask and likes it

After long resisting wearing a mask in public, President Donald Trump said Wednesday he thinks it makes him look like the Lone Ranger — and he likes it.

US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally

The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.

Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US

A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.

New Smyrna Beach adopts mask mandate as coronavirus pandemic continues

The order specifically states "every person living, working, visiting or doing business in the City of New Smyrna is encouraged to wear a face covering in any indoor location, other than home or residence."

McDonald’s halts dine-in service reopening plans due to spike in US COVID-19 cases

The announcement from the fast-food chain comes as multiple areas across the country are reinforcing lockdown restrictions in efforts to clamp down on surging COVID-19 cases.

Hollowed out public health system faces more cuts amid coronavirus pandemic

States, cities and counties in dire straits have begun laying off and furloughing their limited staff, and even more devastation looms, as states reopen and cases surge.

Protest versus Africa's 1st COVID-19 vaccine test shows fear

The trial that began last week in Johannesburg is part of one already underway in Britain of the vaccine developed at the University of Oxford. Some 2,000 volunteers in South Africa are expected to take part.

Little evidence that George Floyd protests spread coronavirus in US

In what’s considered the first systematic look at the question, a team of economists determined that only one of 13 cities involved in the earliest wave of protests after Memorial Day had an increase that would fit the pattern.

It’s not just the lungs — COVID-19 can affect the brain and heart of those infected, researchers say

As medical experts learn about the novel coronavirus, which continues to exhibit an array of ever-evolving symptoms and log-term effects, researchers have found that the deadly illness can have deleterious impacts on the heart and brain. 

Walmart hires 265,000 veterans, promotes more than 44,000 to higher-paying roles

In addition to the VWHC, Walmart introduced the Military Spouse Career Connection on Veterans Day in 2018 to provide employment opportunities for military families.

Frozen foods are having a culinary moment thanks to the pandemic

Frozen foods have proven to be no-fuss items that are quick to get on the table. They're affordable options that last a long time. And they can be healthy alternatives, especially when other options don't exist. That might be why at the beginning of the pandemic, some frozen foods were so tough to get.

Vice President Pence to visit Tampa on Thursday 

Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to travel to make a brief stop in Tampa on Thursday, July 2.

Kroger gets emergency FDA approval for at-home coronavirus testing kit

The kit will only be available to front-line employees for now, but Kroger said it plans to expand availability to other companies and organizations soon.

Amsterdam's red-light district awakens from lockdown

The Prostitution Information Center says sex workers took steps to minimize the risk to themselves and their clients of becoming infected with the coronavirus, including checking individuals for symptoms.