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.

States shuffle poll locations to protect seniors from COVID-19

Moving the polling places may be the right public health move, but it creates challenges for election administrators.

Seattle public schools to close for at least 2 weeks amid coronavirus outbreak

The Seattle Public School District will close for at least two weeks amid concerns over the spread of novel coronavirus, The Seattle Times reported, citing an email that went out to school administrators.

FAA waives rule that forced airlines to fly empty planes

The FAA is temporarily waiving a rule that has been causing airlines to fly nearly empty planes to avoid losing precious takeoff and landing rights at JFK, LGA and other major airports.

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.

World Health Organization declares COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic

Expressing alarm both about mounting infections and slow government responses, the World Health Organization declared Wednesday that the global coronavirus crisis is now a pandemic but also said it's not too late for countries to act.

E3 2020, the world's biggest gaming conference, canceled over coronavirus concerns

The Electronic Entertainment Expo, a massive video-game conference better known as E3 that was scheduled for June at the Los Angeles Convention Center, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

American Red Cross seeks healthy, eligible blood donors amid coronavirus outbreak

American blood banks are feeling the squeeze of the coronavirus outbreak, so the Red Cross is encouraging healthy individuals to donate blood to maintain the supply.

Chicago's St. Patrick's Day parades postponed amid coronavirus concerns

Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is working with organizers from Chicago’s downtown, South Side and Northwest Side parades, as well as the annual Dyeing of the Chicago River, to reschedule those events for a later date.

Polling stations taking extra precautions over coronavirus

Early voting is underway in Florida for next Tuesday's Presidential Primary. Elections officials are making sure precincts are clean and as secure as can be to make voters comfortable over coronavirus concerns.

8 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida
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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 state has not released where the cases are or any other details about the patients.

Space Coast Honor Flight postponed due to coronavirus

It's a once in a lifetime trip for veterans visiting war memorials in Washington, D.C. with other men and women who have served this country.

Florida Tech closes graduation to families
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At least one Central Florida university is changing its graduation ceremony plans due to concerns over the coronavirus. Florida Tech University is moving to a smaller venue and closing its ceremony to only allow graduates to attend.