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coronavirus

“We’re going to have a surge after we reopen,” says dean of USF Health

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Four things have to happen before society can safely open up from closures due to the coronavirus; that’s according to Dr. Charles Lockwood, the Dean of USF...
COVID-19 cases in Tampa Bay by ZIP code

When state opens, Visit Florida will target Floridians with travel marketing

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Despite the spread of coronavirus in Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis continues to look forward to a time when the state will reopen for business. On Tuesday morning...
COVID-19 cases in Florida

More than 3,800 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources According to the Florida Department of Health website, updated Monday morning, there are now more than 26,600 positive coronavirus cases in the state. 789 people have died...
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Florida now has more than 24,000 positive COVID-19 cases, 686 deaths

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources According to the Florida Department of Health website, updated Friday morning, there are now more than 24,100 positive coronavirus cases in the state. That’s an increase of...
Congress member and former Florida governor Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist predicts Congress will pass more coronavirus relief

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Hillsborough County will have a nightly curfew. The Tampa Bay Times is reporting that the county’s Emergency Policy Group voted 5-3 Monday to toughen their message about...
Gulfport, Florida beach panorama. The beach is closed due to social distancing measures for coronavirus

Emotional support is available during the coronavirus emergency

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Social distancing is one of the best ways to keep the coronavirus from spreading out of control, but people are missing that personal connection and need emotional...
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Manatee County has more coronavirus deaths than any other Tampa Bay area county

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Manatee County has more deaths than any other county in the Tampa Bay area, with 11. It also has the ZIP Code with the most positive coronavirus...
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2 more COVID-19 deaths in Hillsborough bring total to 9

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Hillsborough County Health Department reported Thursday that two more Hillsborough County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. This brings the number of Hillsborough deaths...
teacher makes coronavirus masks with 3D printer

Teacher uses St. Pete school’s 3D printer to make coronavirus masks

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Because of the coronavirus pandemic, many hospitals and communities are experiencing a shortage of personal protective equipment; so people are stepping up to help. A teacher at...
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Florida farmworkers want governor to provide coronavirus protections

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources We’ve all been told to keep a safe distance from one another to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, but on MidPoint, we heard from a farmworker...
Coronavirus medic nurse COVID-19 face mask

Number of Florida coronavirus cases nears 10,000

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources According to the state’s Department of Health website, there have been 9,585 positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida as of Friday afternoon. One hundred sixty-three people have...

Hillsborough County to Open 2 Quarantine and Isolation Sites

This morning, April 2, Hillsborough County will 2 open quarantine and isolation sites to house County residents and family members impacted by COVID-19 coronavirus. The sites will allow isolation of residents who have either tested...
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