Florida deputy dies from COVID-19

A sergeant with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office passed away from COVID-19, according to a post on the agency’s Facebook page.

Wild Florida drive-thru safari closing until further notice

The Wild Florida safari was perfect for social distancing, as drive-thru attraction allowed guests to ride in their own car and see more than 100 native and exotic animals.

Where will the bodies go? Morgues plan as coronavirus grows

In general, few morgues in the country can hold even 200 to 300 bodies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has asked the Defense Department for 100,000 body bags to prepare for the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump warns of rough week ahead: 'There will be death'

President Trump on Saturday warned the nation of a deadly week ahead in the fight against the coronavirus as the number of Americans infected passed 300,000.

Miami mayor first in Florida to donate plasma after surviving COVID-19

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez became the first in Florida to become a convalescent plasma donor on April 3, after recovering from the novel coronavirus.

Florida ranks second in nation for COVID-19 testing

On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health announced more than 100,000 Floridians have been successfully tested for COVID-19.

Coronavirus pandemic causing massive increase in hungry families, Feeding America CEO says

The growing coronavirus pandemic has resulted in a significant rise in demand from the charitable food system in America, as the nation faces rising unemployment, school closures and rising poverty due to quarantine and stay-at-home orders.

Florida deputy loses battle with COVID-19

Deputy Shannon Bennett has served with the sheriff's office for 12 years. 

Couple in India names newborn twins Corona and Covid

Preeti and Vinay Verma say the names will remind their children as they grow up about the hardships faced during the lockdown.