Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Some of the major hotspots for coronavirus cases in Florida are in jails and prisons. That’s why State Representative Dianne Hart (D-Tampa) has asked Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and State Department of Corrections Secretary Mark Inch to release inmates who are at high risk for COVID-19. “Florida… Read more »
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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 social distancing to include a nightly curfew between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. It’s another tool for law enforcement to… Read more »
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 support. April Lott is a licensed clinical social worker and President/CEO of Directions for Living. That group is partnering with… Read more »
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 cases. That’s as of Friday morning and according to the Florida Department of Health website. Thirty-nine people have tested positive… Read more »
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 to nine. They ranged in age from 55 to 92 years old. The City of Clearwater said Thursday afternoon that… Read more »
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 St. Petersburg’s Admiral Farragut Academy is using the school’s 3D printer to create masks for hospital and emergency workers. Shannon… Read more »
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 with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers about what the conditions are like in the fields and about their petition to… Read more »
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 died from the disease in the state. Here’s the county-by-county breakdown of the number of people who have tested positive… Read more »
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 positive for coronavirus, or require isolation due to exposure. The sites will help with preventing further spread of the virus… Read more »
National Nurses United union says hospitals are putting staff and patients at risk
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Registered nurses at fifteen hospitals in Florida and six other states will hold actions Wednesday and Thursday to protest what they say is a lack of coronavirus preparedness by the hospitals. The National Nurses United (NNU) union says HCA Healthcare hospitals are placing staff and patients at… Read more »
Florida governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of coronavirus. Federal and local pressure mounted for him to abandon the county-by-county approach he had implemented. The order takes effect Friday morning, just after midnight. You can read it below. DeSantis… Read more »
Need groceries? Here’s how to get them delivered during safer at home directive
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources Need groceries? Most of us, right now, want to protect ourselves and our community. That means avoiding congested, public places, and keeping our 6-foot distances. However, this can pose a problem when we need groceries and other necessities. The good news is, there is a way to… Read more »
Florida exceeds 5,000 positive coronavirus cases
As of Sunday afternoon, there have been 4,950 positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida. Sixty people have died.
Coronavirus updates in Tampa Bay for Friday
Here is a link to many coronavirus resources The Florida Department of Health reports that as of this afternoon there have been 2,900 people who have tested positive for COVID-19 in the state. Thirty-four people have died. Here’s the county-by-county breakdown of positive coronavirus tests for the Tampa Bay area: In Hillsborough County, there are… Read more »
