FLORIDA – ABC Action News is committed to providing Tampa Bay area residents all of the updates on the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the impact it's having on our way of life. To help you stay on top of it all, we've compiled all the updates for Thursday, May 28. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!
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- Health experts fear that civil unrest in the United States could increase increase virus infections and deaths in the country that already leads the world in both categories.
Important updates from May 30-31
- Sunset Music Festival postponed until Dec. 26-27 at Raymond James Stadium
- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Saturday granting death benefits to the families of police officers, public health workers and other front-line workers who have died of the coronavirus.
- India has another record single-day jump of nearly 8,000 cases
Important updates from Friday, May 29
- ZooTampa reopening today, reservations recommended.
- Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital sees uptick in drownings since pandemic's start
- Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K
- Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando get approval by state to reopen theme parks
- Report: NBA sets July 31 as target date for season to resume
Important updates from Thursday, May 28
- 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the 10-week total to 40 million.
- Playgrounds, pools and beaches in Pinellas County to see changes starting Monday.
- On Monday, June 1, Topgolf will reopen its Tampa location at 10690 Palm River Road.
- Hillsborough County leaders vote to extend local state of emergency.
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Important updates from Wednesday, May 27
- Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates and guidelines.
- Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11.
- Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available.
- 100,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19.
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Important updates from Tuesday, May 26
- NHL unveils return-to-action plan if it's allowed to return to ice. Tampa was not included in the list of hub cities.
- California reopens hair salons and barber shops in most counties.
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Important updates from Monday, May 25
- Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.
- WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.
- WHO warns of "second peak" in coronavirus infections.
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