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 24. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!
6:33 PM
- The White House has announced a ban on travel to the U.S. from Brazil due to the spread of coronavirus in Latin America’s hardest-hit country.
5:20 PM
- There are over 1.6 million cases of COVID-19 in the United States, the death toll is over 97,000, per Johns Hopkins University data
4:19 PM
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is standing by his top aide, who is accused of breaking lockdown rules by traveling 250 miles (400 km) to his parents’ house while coming down with COVID-19.
3:58 PM
- The number of confirmed new infections in Italy rose by just 531 in the past 24 hours, with half in the populous northern region of Lombardy that has borne the brunt of Italy’s epidemic.
2:36 PM
- The number of people hospitalized with the virus in France rose slightly Sunday, the first daily increase since mid-April when France’s infections peaked.
1:16 PM
- White House coronavirus task force coordinator Deborah Birx says she’s “very concerned” that people going outdoors for the Memorial Day weekend aren’t maintaining 6 feet of social distancing.
12:34 PM
- U.S. likely to ban travel from hard-hit Brazil
11:32 AM
- Department of Health reports 50,867 positive COVID-19 cases in Florida. The death toll is at 2,237
10:12 AM
- Nearly two weeks ago the White House urged governors to ensure that every nursing home resident and staff member be tested for the coronavirus within 14 days. It’s not going to happen.
8:13 AM
- Russia has reported its highest one-day coronavirus death toll but also the lowest number of new infections in three weeks.
7:46 AM
- A German official says the number of confirmed coronavirus infections following a Baptist community’s service in Frankfurt has risen to at least 107.
6:27 AM
- Ohio has lost more inmates to COVID-19 than any other state, but the state prisons director says its prisons nonetheless must begin reopening to accommodate a slow return to business — and to crime.
Important updates from Saturday, May 23
- Hernando County receives approval from the State to reopen vacation rentals
- The former DOH employee who claims she was fired for objecting to manipulate COVID-19 case numbers issued a public statement with more details about her removal.
- NBA, Players' Association discussing plan to resume season at Disney resort
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Important updates from Friday, May 22
- The NHL and the NHL Player Association reached an agreement Friday night to move forward on a plan to resume the season, starting with a 24-team playoff.
- Knicks legend Patrick Ewing says he has been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19
- Universal Orlando will welcome guests back Friday, June 5
- Trump, CDC reclassify places of worship as 'essential,' ordered churches be allowed to stay open
- Florida lifting all restrictions on youth activities, including athletics and summer camps
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Important updates from Thursday, May 21
- Florida DEO reports data security incident associated with Reemployment Assistance claims.
- AstraZeneca says it's ready to supply potential vaccine in September.
- Victoria's Secret to close 250 stores after pandemic causes plunge in sales numbers.
- Universal Orlando eyes June 5 reopening date to the public, report says.
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Important updates from Wednesday, May 20
- Disney Springs begins phased reopening today at 10 a.m.
- Tampa Bay Comic Con 2020 taking place in July with new safety measures.
- Coppertail Brewing Co. will open on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. with limited hours, occupancy and with strict safety guidelines.
- Rays to reopen Tropicana Field on Monday for optional player workouts.
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Important updates from Tuesday, May 19
- Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel'
- ZooTampa eyes May 29 reopening date.
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Important updates from Monday, May 18
- Florida enters "Full Phase 1" today. Click here for a breakdown of reopenings and changes.
- Seminole Hard Rock Tampa opening Thursday with new safety guidelines in place.
- Florida looking to reopen state university campuses in the fall.
- Tattoo and massage parlors, in addition to movie theaters in Pinellas County are all allowed to reopen with restrictions, Sheriff and county officials confirm.
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