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Democrats in Florida want major improvements to state’s unemployment compensation

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Since mid-March, around a million Floridians have filed unemployment compensation claims. But less than one-third of those coronavirus-related claims have been processed and only about one-fifth of...
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Tampa General Hospital coronavirus patient doing well after convalescent plasma treatment

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Doctors at Tampa General Hospital have seen improvement in a COVID-19 patient by treating the patient with blood plasma from coronavirus patients who have recovered. The plasma...
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“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...
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Hillsborough rescinds its curfew; won’t require face coverings

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Thursday afternoon the Hillsborough County Emergency Policy Group unanimously rescinded its order for a nightly curfew passed earlier this week. On Monday, County Commissioner Les Miller...
Empty store shelves with no toilet paper or paper towels because of hoarding during coronavirus emergency

Pay it Florida, Pinellas gets coronavirus resources to neediest

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources A new group has formed in Pinellas County to distribute resources to the people who need it most during the coronavirus pandemic. Lisa Perry with the Common...
Jane Castor

Mayor unveils One Tampa fund for residents and businesses struggling due to coronavirus

Here is a link to many coronavirus resources In Tampa, there may be a small degree of temporary relief in store for some individuals and small businesses. On Tuesday morning, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor announced...
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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