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 Sunday, May 10. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!
6:35 PM
- Vice President Mike Pence will be undergoing self isolation as two White House staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days.
5:12 PM
- City of Naples closes its beaches after visitors were not practicing social distancing this weekend
4:38 PM
- The coronavirus has complicated a yearlong Arctic research mission aimed at improving the models used for forecasting climate change.
3:21 PM
- French schools will be welcoming some students back starting Monday
2:37 PM
- Dozens of U.S. virus patients and some businesses are suing China over the spread of the coronavirus.
12:51 PM
- Department of Health reports 40,596 positive COVID-19 cases in Florida, the death toll is at 1,721
12:40 PM
- A public health expert says the new coronavirus still “has a long way to run” despite President Donald Trump’s claim last week that it will go away without a vaccine.
11:18 AM
- The head of Egypt’s Doctors’ Union has called for a full lockdown across the country to help fight the new coronavirus pandemic.
10:05 AM
- Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN and CBS News he will do a “modified” self-quarantine.
9:21 AM
- Pope Francis is calling on leaders of European Union countries to work together to deal with the social and economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
8:56 AM
- The mayor of a city near Seoul has ordered the temporary closing of clubs, discos and other nightlife establishments amid concerns of a second wave of coronavirus cases in the country.
7:29 AM
- Presidential adviser Kevin Hassett says it’s “scary to go to work” in the White House after two employees tested positive for the new coronavirus in the past week.
6:34 AM
- Treasure Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the jobless numbers in the United States “are probably going to get worse before they get better,” but the bigger risk to the country is keeping businesses' closed rather than states allowing some to reopen.
Important updates from Saturday, May 9
- Tens of thousands of crew members are stuck aboard cruise ships, weeks after passengers were allowed to disembark amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- Florida is reporting that more than 650 patients have died from the coronavirus at the state's nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
- Gov. Ron DeSantis issues executive order for barbershops, cosmetology salons and specialty salons
- Palm Beach County to proceed to Phase 1 of Gov. DeSantis' plan
- U.S. regulators have approved a new type of coronavirus test that administration officials have promoted as a key to opening the country.
- To view more update, click here.
Important updates from Friday, May 8
- TSA to require employees to wear 'facial protection' at screening checkpoints.
- The City of Sarasota has extended its declaration of a local citywide public health emergency through May 15 following a weekly review, as required by the City Charter, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Roy Horn of "Siegfried and Roy" dies at 75 from COVID-19.
- NCAA President Mark Emmert says the coronavirus is making it unlikely all schools will be ready to begin competing in college sports at the same time.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Thursday, May 7
- Hillsborough County leaders unanimously vote to extend state of emergency for 7 days.
- Disney Springs to begin phased reopening May 20.
- Frontier Airlines to begin temperature screenings for all passengers and crew starting June 1.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Wednesday, May 6
- Tyson Foods to resume 'limited production' at largest US pork plant.
- Healthcare workers that volunteered in NY amid pandemic have to pay state income taxes, Cuomo says.
- Trump says coronavirus task force will shift focus to 'safety and opening up our country again'.
- Tampa Pride rescheduled to Saturday March 27, 2021.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Tuesday, May 5
- Florida Aquarium will re-open on Friday, May 15 with strict limits on attendance and programming and is implementing new standard operating procedures and enhanced health and safety measures to safeguard guests, staff, and animals. Tickets must be reserved in advance starting on May 7 here.
- Three more Hillsborough County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. This brings the number of deaths to 32.
- WestShore Plaza reopening on Friday with limited hours.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Monday, May 4
- J Crew officially files for bankruptcy amid pandemic
- New numbers show 819 new COVID-19 cases in Florida, 20 new deaths
- Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will direct the state inspector general to investigate Florida's CONNECT system
- MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre launches a refund plan for those who bought tickets.
- Carnival Cruise Line advised guests and travel agents of plan to phase in a resumption in North American service this summer, beginning on August 1
- To view more updates, click here.