CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

The COVID origins hearing will showcase the former CDC director and health and science experts and focus on Dr. Fauci's role in attempting to "disprove" the lab leak theory.

On Wednesday the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic will hold its first public hearing since Republicans became the majority. We will examine how the pandemic began.

The House COVID Subcommittee announced that it will hold its first hearing on the origins of the coronavirus next month, which comes after the FBI's admission that it likely came from a lab.

Committee chairman raises prospects of subpoenas for Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra.

Fox News Digital first obtained letters from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to Biden admin officials demanding documents and testimony on COVID origins.

Cuba reopens its first LGBTQ hotel, but can tourists ignore the country's poor human rights record?

Visiting a camp in Greece, Francis called on Europe to take responsibility for the situation.

Use these links to help register for a vaccine appointment in Florida.

Relative to population, though, the toll has been higher in rural areas.

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau goes to the polls two years early, here's what you need to know.

It's not clear how many COVID cases can be blamed on last year's rally in South Dakota which coincided with the start of a sharp increase across the Great Plains and a deadly winter.

Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Thursday morning.

While leisure travel has bounced back from the pandemic, large-scale business meetings and events have not seen the same rebound.

Use these links to help register for a vaccine appointment in Florida.

In the final days of 2020, people in Florida 65 and older began receiving their first shots of the coronavirus vaccine but where and when those doses will become available will vary from county to county.

Meanwhile, it’s been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down Illinois. We want to hear from you about your experiences, what you remember from the early days of the pandemic and your views on the future. Tell us here.

It’s been almost a year since the coronavirus pandemic shut down Illinois and changed our lives in unimaginable ways. The Tribune would like to hear from you about your experiences, what you remember from the early days of the pandemic and your views on the future.

Kathleen Arthur signed up for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine trial at Accel Clinical Research in August. I just wanted to help science,” Arthur said. Those who got the placebo can get the vaccine at the clinical site. Now people ask me, ‘Well how long is thing going to work?’” Rankin said. “We want to move on, get back to normal.”AdRankin said they are still looking for trial participants.

Infectious disease journalist reflects on one year of the coronavirus pandemic Helen Branswell, a senior writer covering infectious diseases for STAT, reflects on her experience covering the pandemic one year after the coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, China.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released new coronavirus data Sunday. According to health officials over 10,000 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Florida. | Strange Florida: Here’s the proof][READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Coronavirus: Florida reports 31,000 cases, 220 deaths]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Jan. 3:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 10,603 new cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,365,436 cases since March. HospitalizationsAs of Sunday afternoon, there are currently 6,966 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Frustration grows for people in South Florida trying to get COVID-19 vaccineORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health released new coronavirus data following the holiday Saturday. Martin County is north of Palm Beach County, which along with Miami-Dade and Broward counties have been the state’s hardest hit region in dealing with coronavirus cases. The Florida health statement said the agency is working with the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on investigating the case. [READ PREVIOUS REPORT: Florida reports 16,000 new COVID-19 cases on New Year’s Eve]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Jan. 2:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 31,518 new cases on Saturday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,354,833 cases since March. This means at least 22,210 people have died in relation to the coronavirus across the state, including 320 non-residents who died in Florida.

Dr. Norman G. Einspruch, 88, receives the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Miami. We will get there.”Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 31:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 16,653 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,323,315 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. This reflected the 16,653 positive cases reported out of 143,927 tests reported to the state. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Seniors who were eager to protect themselves against COVID-19 formed long lines snaked around Orange County Convention Center’s north concourse for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine appointments on Tuesday. On Tuesday, Florida reported its highest positivity rate for new infections in months at nearly 23%. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 30:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 13,495 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,306,123 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Meanwhile, Florida reported its highest positivity rate for new infections in months. The state Department of Health attributed the rate reported Tuesday was over 22% due to less people being tested. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 8,000 new COVID-19 cases as vaccination efforts continue]Across Central Florida, elderly residents, who are the most vulnerable, are also anxiously awaiting word on when they’ll be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 29:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 11,887 new cases on Tuesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,292,252 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals.

Residents who are among those groups should check their local health department websites for information on appointments and where inoculations are occurring. The demand for testing is also up after the Christmas holiday, but it will be at least two weeks before positive cases reported will reflect any holiday gatherings. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida’s total cases climb over 1.25 million following holiday]Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 28:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 8,057 new cases on Monday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,280,177 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Florida ticked upward by 7,000, health officials reported Sunday. The new cases reported Sunday brought the state’s tally to more than 1.25 million since the outbreak began earlier this year. More than 6,300 people were in the hospital Sunday because of the virus, according to state Department of Health data. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: CORONAVIRUS: Florida reports 17,000 new cases after releasing no data on Christmas]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 27:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 7,391 new cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,271,979 cases since March.

The Florida Department of Health did not release new data on Christmas Day. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 12,853 new COVID-19 cases, 122 deaths on Christmas Eve]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 26:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 17,042 new cases on Saturday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,264,588 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

Performing “The Nutcracker” amid coronavirus pandemic With its iconic score and glittering scenes, “The Nutcracker” is performed for audiences around the country every year. But the holiday tradition is now taking flight with a 2020 twist. Nancy Chen takes a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has forced ballet companies around the country to adapt their performances.

[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida seniors next in line for vaccine as state reports 11,000 new COVID-19 cases]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. “But it does break my heart a little bit.”All state-supported COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 24:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 12,853 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,247,546 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: With Moderna vaccine shipments arriving, Florida reports 10,000 new COVID-19 cases]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. All state-supported COVID-19 testing sites will be closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Below is a breakdown of Florida COVID-19 data reported by the state on Dec. 23:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 11,036 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 1,234,399 cases since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, Pool)ORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine shots began arriving in Florida Tuesday, however, now the question becomes: Who will receive them? Florida has been seeing rising COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations during the past few weeks. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. DeathsFlorida reported 76 new virus deaths Tuesday. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

A worker carries a box containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for shipping at the McKesson distribution center in Olive Branch, Miss., Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020. There are more than 321,000 residents and staff at such facilities across Florida, according to the Agency for Health Care Administration. Florida has been seeing rising COVID-19 cases, deaths and hospitalizations during the past few weeks. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control. Just one day earlier, Johns Hopkins researchers on Saturday reported a record 249,709 new cases of COVID-19 in one day. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. That number includes the 144 people who have been recently hospitalized due to the virus, according to the health department’s daily report. VaccinationsThe Florida Department of Health recently began releasing a daily report on COVID-19 vaccines administered throughout the state.

The U.S. is poised to give the green light as early as Friday, Dec. 18, to a second COVID-19 vaccine, a critical new weapon against the surging coronavirus. [TRENDING: US approves second COVID-19 vaccine | WATCH: Last launch of 2020 | Raccoon in Christmas tree surprises Florida woman]Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida is preparing to receive 367,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine as soon as next week. The state posted a list at this link of Florida hospitals set to receive the Moderna vaccine. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals.

Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. This new dataset includes the number of people tested the day prior, which is the number public health officials use to calculate the state’s daily positivity rate. This means at least 20,690 people have died in relation to coronavirus across the state, including 289 non-residents who died in Florida. That number includes the 311 people who have been recently hospitalized due to the virus, according to the health department’s report. This statistic is the number of people who tested positive for the first time based on test results reported to the state Thursday.

On Thursday, Florida’s Department of Health reported more than 13,100 new positive COVID-19 infections, the third-highest since the pandemic began. The most Florida reported was on July 11 with more than 15,000 cases, and July 15 marked the second-highest with more than 13,700 positive cases. Ron DeSantis said Florida is expected to receive 367,000 doses of the Moderna vaccine in the first round of distribution. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. This means at least 20,594 people have died in relation to coronavirus across the state, including 289 non-residents who died in Florida.

Around 20,000 frontline workers signed up to receive a dose of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine, with healthcare professionals who work in intensive care and COVID-19 units to be some of the first in line, according to the hospital system. Not phased by the delay, DeSantis said the Food and Drug Administration was set to green-light Moderna Inc.’s coronavirus vaccine later this week. [WATCH BELOW: Mass vaccination facilities across Florida are coming]Moskowitz said the general public will likely gain access to the coronavirus vaccine in early spring. On Wednesday, Florida reported 11,355 new COVID-19 infections. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals.

Dr. Thuan Ong, center, stands quietly as he waits his turn to receive a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at UW Medicine Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)ORLANDO, Fla. – As the first doses of Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine arrive in Central Florida on Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is signaling that another vaccine is on the horizon. The FDA released a favorable review of Moderna Inc.’s COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday, saying it’s highly protective for adults and can prevent serious cases of the virus. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals. Florida reported Tuesday that 343 people have been recently hospitalized due to the virus.

Florida has now topped 1.12 million infections since March, according to the Florida Department of Health data, as Gov. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]Among the first in the U.S. and in Florida to receive the Pfizer vaccine shots will be health care workers serving on the pandemic frontlines. The first doses in Central Florida will arrive at AdventHealth in Orlando Tuesday, with the first shots given out to frontline workers Wednesday. The U.S. is expected to surpass 300,000 COVID-19 fatalities on Monday, Florida has reported more than 20,000 since March. Editor’s note: Along with the resources previously utilized by News 6 (state and county-by-county data), as of Dec. 7, WKMG has added state data pulled from the Florida Department of Health’s Florida COVID19 State Testing Totals.

Here’s what’s happening Thursday with the coronavirus pandemic in the U.S.:— The coronavirus pandemic continues to encroach on traditions. Many Thanksgiving feasts on Thursday are somber, being scaled back, not held at all, or held virtually as Americans cope with their losses and restrictions aimed at beating back the virus. — With public health officials begging Americans not to travel, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade was scaled back and aimed at a television audience instead of live crowds. THE NUMBERS: More than 12.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, with deaths topping 262,000 since the start of the pandemic. ___Find AP’s full coverage of the coronavirus pandemic at https://apnews.com/hub/coronavirus-pandemic

I’d heard rumblings that you could give blood through the American Red Cross, and they’d test your blood for antibodies. Worth mentioning: The Red Cross says it’s a perfectly safe time to donate, despite COVID-19. How to interpret your resultsMine said: “COVID-19 Test Result: NEGATIVE.” And I blanked for a second, as in, “Negative? Learn more about COVID-19 antibody testing.” (It’s like the Red Cross knows that we’re not all health experts). The Red Cross could use your donation one way or the other.

When Kriss Reed learned she and her husband were expecting their first child, she started researching homebirths.

For months since the state launched the dashboard tracking COVID-19 testing, cases, deaths and hospitalizations the state’s overall testing number-- for people who have been tested since March -- has been included in an overall positivity rate. What is available is the daily positivity rate -- for people who tested positive for the first time -- compared to the tests reported to the state within the last 24 hours. “Moving forward, the daily report will focus on the number of tests reported to the state by day and the corresponding positivity rate by day. The DOH has reported daily positivity rates and testing numbers along with the overall total since the pandemic arrived but now it will only include the daily numbers for the past 14 days. “Testing data is still being released for the past 14 days,” a spokesperson for the Florida Division of Emergency Management said when asked for clarification about the changes.

ORLANDO, Fla. – As both presidential candidates make last-ditch efforts to win Florida with events and rallies zigzagging across the state coronavirus looms large across the country amid a national increase in cases. Of those, more than 2,300 were reported on Sunday by the Florida Department of Health. With COVID-19 cases surging in the United States, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows acknowledged that the Trump administration can’t stop the spread and is focusing instead on getting a vaccine. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 2,385 new cases on Sunday, bringing the state’s overall total to 778,636 cases since March. As of Sunday’s coronavirus report, 16,632 deaths across the state have been related to the coronavirus, a number that includes 203 non-resident deaths in Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Hours after President Donald Trump cast his 2020 ballot in Florida Saturday the state reported more than 4,400 new coronavirus cases. The total U.S. caseload reported on the site Friday was 83,757, topping the 77,362 cases reported on July 16. [READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida health officials report over 3,000 new COVID-19 cases as early voting continues]Below is a breakdown of the most recent data provided by the Department of Health. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 4,471 new cases on Saturday, bringing the state’s overall total to 776,251 cases since March. As of Saturday’s coronavirus report, 16,620 deaths across the state have been related to the coronavirus, a number that includes 203 non-resident deaths in Florida.

[READ YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports highest number of new COVID-19 cases since Sept. 1]Below is a breakdown of the most recent data provided by the Department of Health. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 3,689 new cases on Friday, bringing the state’s overall total to 771,780 cases since March. DeathsThe Florida Department of Health on Friday reported 74 people have recently died from COVID-19. HospitalizationsCurrently, there are 2,117 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration. [SEE YESTERDAY’S REPORT: South Florida reports rising COVID-19 infections in schools as state reports 3,662 new cases]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here.

“If your trip is long, longer than two hours or so, then you have a risk if you don’t wear a mask,” Chen said. One video shows how far a singers breath travels without a mask another shows how far it travels with a mask. “These aspirants that you really can’t control, I wasn’t so sure about masks but, I’m a believer now,” Moore said. The study concluded COVID-19 exposure is quote “non-existent” if passengers are seated and wearing masks. Based on multiple interviews and studies, we give, “Can you contract Covid-19 on an airplane?” Be Careful on the Trust Index.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida health officials announced Thursday the highest number of coronavirus cases reported in a single day since Sept. 1 with more than 5,500 new COVID-19 cases. The news comes after Florida health officials held off releasing their normal coronavirus update Wednesday. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 5,558 new cases on Thursday, bringing the state’s overall total to 768,091 cases since March. The last time Florida reported new cases of this size was more than a month ago on Sept. 1 with more than 7,500 new cases. It’s important to note the DOH reported more coronavirus cases Thursday but also reported a larger amount of overall tests.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Dr. Michael Keating, chief medical officer at AdventHealth for Children, explained Thursday how COVID-19 is now impacting younger people more than before. Keating explained that even though younger people have a more robust immune system, they should still wear a mask to avoid a spread. On Wednesday, Orange County Public Schools announced the temporary shutdown of Timber Creek High School after reporting 14 positive cases. Ron DeSantis said that school closures should not happen and that only symptomatic students should stay at home. According to OCPS, students and staff should be able to return to campus on November 5th.

On Wednesday, however, hours went by after 11 a.m. with no update, prompting concern from the public about transparency and potential changes in reported COVID-19 information to the public. The state released the full list of deaths reported to the state Wednesday and when the DOH was first informed of their positive coronavirus test. Timely and accurate data remains a top priority of the Department of Health," Florida Surgeon General Scott Rivkees said in a statement. CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 2,145 new cases on Wednesday, bringing the state’s overall total to 762,533 cases since March. DeathsThe Florida Department of Health on Wednesday reported 105 people have recently died from COVID-19.

She said parents received robocalls from the school informing them of positive cases on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The dashboard listed 9 staff and 11 students who have tested positive since Oct. 9. The two South Florida school districts were the last in the state to let students choose to return to classrooms. HospitalizationsThe state reported 227 new hospitalizations on Tuesday, meaning the state has seen a total of 47,352 patients admitted into a hospital since March in relation to COVID-19. Currently, there are 2,072 people with the virus hospitalized in Florida, according to the state Agency for Health Care Administration.

On Monday, Florida Department of Health officials reported 1,707 new cases of the respiratory illness with the 2020 election a little more than three weeks away. Below is a breakdown of the latest coronavirus numbers in Florida:CasesThe Florida Department of Health reported 1,707 new cases on Monday, bringing the state’s overall total to 756,727. As of Monday’s coronavirus report, 16,222 deaths across the state have been related to the coronavirus, a number that includes 201 non-resident deaths in Florida. State health officials have always maintained that virus fatalities are often delayed in being reported to the FDOH, with some deaths not reported for a month or more. [SEE YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida health officials report over 2,000 new cases of COVID-19]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Salvation Army is giving an update on changes to their Angel Tree campaign as the pandemic has forced an increase in demand for services. At the same time, the Salvation Army is also facing several difficulties. One of the most urgent needs for the nonprofit is finding a new location to process and distribute gifts. After losing its previous processing location at the old Orlando Sentinel building on Orange Avenue, the Angel Tree program is seeking corporate partnerships to provide a new space and to help with angel adoption. “Somebody cares and at least on this day, you’re going to eat a good meal and you’re going to have a Merry Christmas.”To adopt an angel or donate, visit SalvationArmyOrlando.org.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Most free COVID-19 testing sites in Florida don’t come with the same crowds they once saw at the beginning of the pandemic. “There’s certainly not demand for that many tests right now,” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at a news conference in Clearwater on Sept. 29. Mike Jachles serves as the spokesperson for the testing site at the Orange County Convention Center, where they’re now averaging about 500 people tested a day. A spokesperson for the Florida Department of Health told News 6:While the number of tests per day has fluctuated with demand, testing remains widely available for Floridians throughout the state. “The City of Orlando will continue to do COVID-19 testing sites throughout Orlando neighborhoods as long as the state and the county provide testing kits and lab resources.”At the state-run site at the Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida, they continue to see record testing including more than 2800 tests done on Friday.

As candidates prepare to outline their pandemic response plans, Florida reported 2,582 new cases Wednesday. The state reported 255 new hospitalizations on Wednesday, meaning the state has seen a total of 45,259 patients admitted into a hospital since March in relation to COVID-19. More than 500 employees who worked for a company that provided travel-related services at Disney hotels have been laid off as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Large-scale rapid coronavirus testing has arrived in Florida: Florida has now begun receiving 400,000 rapid coronavirus testing kits a week from the federal government. Florida has now begun receiving 400,000 rapid coronavirus testing kits a week from the federal government.

THE VILLAGES, Fla. – Florida has now begun receiving 400,000 rapid coronavirus testing kits a week from the federal government. Of the 400,000 tests sent for this week, 180,000 are dedicated to senior-related communities and long-term care facilities. Senior centers and assisted living facilities who haven’t received the rapid tests yet can email the state to request rapid testing kits at seniors@em.myFlorida.com, according to the governor. About 60,000 rapid testing kits have been sent to state-run testing sites around Florida. In all, Florida is set to receive 6.4 million rapid testing kits in 400,000 increments.

Both counties were at one point considered the state’s coronavirus epicenter, making up a majority of virus cases in Florida. Florida public health officials note a majority of pediatric cases are in teens. The state reported 229 new hospitalizations on Tuesday, meaning the state has seen a total of 45,004 patients admitted into a hospital since March in relation to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the spread is uncommon, but other public health officials think it’s downplaying the possibility. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say the spread is uncommon, but other public health officials think it’s downplaying the possibility.

On Monday, the Florida Department of Health reported 41 people have recently died from coronavirus. Florida health officials reported 1,415 new cases of coronavirus Monday. Shares in the company that owns the Regal, Cineworld and Picturehouse movie theaters fell as much as 58% after the announcement. Shares in the company that owns the Regal, Cineworld and Picturehouse movie theaters fell as much as 58% after the announcement. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Coronavirus deaths continue to rise in the Sunshine State as more and more restrictions are relaxed. On Sunday, the Florida Department of Health reported 217 people have recently died from coronavirus. Florida health officials reported 1,844 new cases of coronavirus Sunday. The state reported 86 new hospitalizations on Sunday bringing the total to 44,709 for individuals who have been hospitalized since March because of the illness. [YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida health officials report 2,811 new cases of COVID-19]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here.

Florida health officials reported 2,811 new cases of coronavirus Saturday. The state reported 134 new hospitalizations on Friday bringing the total to 44,623 for individuals who have been hospitalized since March because of the illness. On Saturday, the Florida Department of Health reported 74 people have recently died from coronavirus. State health officials have always maintained that virus fatalities are often delayed in being reported to the DOH, but according to a new Miami Herald Investigation, some deaths are not reported for a month or more. [YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 2,660 new coronavirus cases as President Trump’s positive test creates uncertainty]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here.

President Donald Trump revealed Friday that he and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus. He issued the statement as President Donald Trump was being treated at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for the same illness. Trump was to depart the White House by helicopter late Friday for Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a White House official said. 11:55 a.m.First lady Melania Trump says she is experiencing “mild symptoms” after she and President Donald Trump tested positive for COVID-19. He made brief remarks to update reporters on the health of President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump who have contracted COVID-19.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida reported 2,660 new cases of coronavirus Friday, the morning after President Donald Trump confirmed he and the first lady have tested positive for the virus, causing the president to cancel a visit to Sanford. On Friday, the Florida Department of Health reported 111 people have recently died from coronavirus. Florida’s rate for those who tested positive for the first time was 3.11%, compared to the overall tests reported in one day. [YESTERDAY’S REPORT: Florida reports 2,628 new coronavirus cases as layoffs loom nationwide ]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. The The leading COVID-19 news of the day is the fact that President Donald Trump and Melania Trump tested positive for the virus early Friday morning.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Florida health officials reported 2,628 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, beginning October with a new total of 709,144 cases since the virus was first detected in the state. On Thursday, the Florida Department of Health reported 131 people have recently died from coronavirus. The state reported 212 new hospitalizations on Thursday bringing the total to 44,320 for individuals who have been hospitalized since March because of the illness. [READ WEDNESDAY’S REPORT: Florida health experts report nearly 2,000 new COVID-19 cases ]If you are having trouble viewing the dashboard on mobile, click here. Florida eviction moratorium expires: The ban on evictions in Florida expired Wednesday and instead, the state will abide by the CDC’s temporary halt in evictions nationwide.

Author’s note: This is not MY personal story, per se, (despite the “my pandemic pregnancy” headline), but a story told by our readers, week by week. Today’s is shared by Yvonne.

Despite the fact that the entire world has been living through a pandemic, there has been a lot of good happening, and we have managed to find quite a bit of it. There are so many people doing good things, but we’ll start by sharing these 11 stories with you. It was some time before the two were reunited, but when they did, “they were laughing like teenagers.”Want to read more? Community raises $300K for injured, retired Army veteran’s new smart home: ‘Pam will never be alone’U.S. Army Sgt. “And I didn’t want to put anyone in danger.”Then, Knowles found out about some special face coverings for the deaf.