Family members of those living inside an Ocoee nursing home that is experiencing an COVID-19 outbreak are planning a protest next weekend to demand change.
State health officials said Thursday that another 120 people have died from coronavirus-related illness, causing Florida’s death toll to climb to 7,871.
Data released Wednesday included an additional 5,409 cases of coronavirus statewide, pushing the total number of positive tests to 502,739 since the pandemic began.
A Florida man is accused of grabbing a child wearing a mask at a restaurant and telling him, “You now have coronavirus” as he got close to the boy’s face, authorities said.
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
People can be found wearing masks in stores and restaurants. But now White House officials say people should consider wearing them at home, especially those who live in a multigenerational home.
There have been several outbreaks of COVID-19 at childcare facilities in Central Florida, but the Florida Department of Health said they are not keeping a list of the facilities with outbreaks of the virus.
When asked how long Orange County’s mask mandate could last, the county’s health officer said he thinks it will be needed until there’s a vaccine, which could be in the spring.
The Florida Department of Health said Sunday that another 62 people have died throughout the state from illness linked to COVID-19. The state’s coronavirus-related death toll now stands at 7,206.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country are preparing to reopen for the upcoming semester while facing financial challenges amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The number of new positive cases reported on Wednesday was 9,446, pushing the total number of positive COVID-19 tests to 451,423 since testing began earlier this year.
State health officials reported 12,444 additional cases of COVID-19 Friday, causing the total number of positive test results to climb to 402,312 since testing began earlier this year.
