TIMELINE: Coronavirus - Monday, May 25

ORLANDO, Fla. — 11:30 p.m. update

Vice President Mike Pence spoke with Eyewitness News anchor Greg Warmoth about the importance of Wednesday’s historic crewed launch, particularly during a pandemic.

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10:30 p.m. update

Small businesses reopen just in time for Memorial Day

For about two months, several Central Florida businesses have either closed their doors completely changed their operation model.

Now, many of them are finally back open, and were able to cash in on Memorial Day business while adhering to social distancing guidelines

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VIDEO: Small businesses reopen just in time for Memorial Day For about two months, several Central Florida businesses have either closed their doors completely changed their operation model.

5:25 p.m. update

Orange County health officials to observe Universal’s safety procedures upon reopening

Orange County health officials say they will do some “secret shopping” at Universal Studios when it reopens to the public on June 5.

County health officer Dr. Raul Pino said officials will show up unannounced, in plain clothes, to poke around when least expected.

"We would like to visit them when people are actively engaged in the activities, so we can learn a little better how the behavior is going to be in these circumstances and what people respond best to," Pino said.

Read: Some passholders invited to get early look at Universal’s reopening

After an initial slight uptick in cases when some restaurants and businesses reopened, the number of people with COVID-19 in Orange County has remained steady.

Orange County staff will be working directly with the health department to analyze the data and watch for any spikes, especially once the parks reopen.

Mayor Jerry Demings said it’s possible there could be further restrictions in place.

Several smaller theme parks including Fun Spot have already reopened. Universal Citywalk previously reopened with new safety restrictions in place.

VIDEO: Orange County health officials to observe Universal?s safety procedures upon reopening Orange County health officials say they will do some ?secret shopping? at Universal Studios when it reopens to the public on June 5.

12:43 p.m. update

Florida nears 52,000 cases of coronavirus

Health officials reported 879 new cases of COVID-19 throughout Florida.

The total number of cases in the state is now at 51,746, with deaths at 2,252. One of the new deaths was reported in Brevard County.

Click here for an interactive map of cases statewide, and see each local county’s number of cases below:

• Orange: 1,831 (1,808 Sunday)

• Polk: 878 (869 Sunday)

• Volusia: 673 (663 Sunday)

• Osceola: 658 (658 Sunday)

• Seminole: 461 (454 Sunday)

• Brevard: 398 (394 Sunday)

• Lake: 273 (273 Sunday)

• Sumter: 253 (253 Sunday)

• Marion: 237 (237 Sunday)

• Flagler: 177 (177 Sunday)

Read: Can businesses refuse to serve customers who don’t wear masks?

12:28 p.m. update

Free PPE to be offered at Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus

Residents can pick up free personal protective equipment later in the week at Orange Technical College - Mid Florida Campus.

Appointments are mandatory from May 26 to May 28 to receive the PPE.

Click here for additional information.

9:06 a.m. update

Additional COVID-19 testing sites to open in Orange County

Orange County officials have teamed up with Quest Diagnostics and Walmart to provide additional coronavirus testing sites in the county.

The free tests are available to anyone over the age of 18.

Additional information can be found here.

Read: NBA in talks with Disney to restart season at Wide World of Sports complex

7:14 a.m. update

LYNX to operate on holiday schedule

LYNX buses will be operating on a holiday schedule today.

Full schedule updates can be found here.

4:31 a.m. update

Orange County to open free COVID-19 testing site

Orange County leaders announced that coronavirus testing will be made available at 9400 Universal Boulevard.

The testing is free for all Central Florida residents and visitors, and the location opens at 9:00 a.m.

INTERACTIVE MAP: Coronavirus cases in Florida

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