11:30 p.m.
Watch our in-depth coverage recapping all the coronavirus updates from Monday in the video below:
10:40 p.m. update
Publix has announced it is limiting the amount of certain products a person can by.
Customers are now limited to buying two of disinfectant wipes, hand soaps, rubbing alcohol, face masks and gloves, bleach, cups, plates and utensils.
The company says this is due to increased demand.
8:45 p.m. update
The Florida Department of Health announced Monday evening that a 60-year-old woman in Volusia County has tested positive for COVID-19.
.@HealthyFla announces a new positive #COVID19 case in Volusia County. This individual is a 60 year old female who has a recent history of travel and is currently isolated. For #COVID19 updates, visit https://t.co/e1S8bGG26U
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 10, 2020
6:45 p.m. update
Lake County Schools says it will not cancel its scheduled field trip to Washington, D.C. despite coronavirus concerns. Channel 9 reporter Michael Lopardi reports:
6:05 p.m. update
The news conference scheduled for 6 p.m. from White House officials has been pushed back to 6:30 p.m. Stay tuned for updates.
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6 p.m. update
Representatives from the Coronavirus Task Force are scheduled to provide an update on the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. at 6 p.m.
5:50 p.m. update
Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Florida because of the coronavirus outbreak.
He said the executive order allows for the state to set up a central command and for out-of-state medical personnel to come into Florida if needed. He said the order also allows the state to purchase medical supplies.
DeSantis said the state is setting aside $25 million for coronavirus treatment and prevention efforts, and is expecting $27 million from the federal government.
He said the threat of the coronavirus is greater for older people and that 19% of Florida’s population is older than 65.
The executive order allows for a central command and for out of state medical personnel to come into Florida, also allows the state to buy medical supplies.
— Christopher Heath (@CHeathWFTV) March 9, 2020
State setting aside $25M
Also expecting $27M from the Feds
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis providing update on coronavirus in FloridaWATCH LIVE: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is providing an update on the cases of coronavirus in the state. READ: at.wftv.com/2Q2rWEp
Posted by WFTV Channel 9 on Monday, March 9, 2020
5:30 p.m. update
Vice President Mike Pence is scheduled to provide an update on the coronavirus beginning at 6 p.m.
4:50 p.m. update
Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to provide an update on the coronavirus in Florida at 5 p.m.
4:35 p.m. update
Here’s a refresher of the latest numbers relating to the coronavirus in Florida:
- 13 people diagnosed in the state, including one in Volusia County.
- Five Floridians were diagnosed and isolated outside of the state.
- 2 people have died of the virus in the state.
- 115 test results for the virus are still pending in Florida.
- 302 people are currently being monitored.
4 p.m. update
Florida House Speaker Jose Oliva announced Monday that five members of the state legislative body attended an event in Washington, D.C., where an attendee later tested positive for the coronavirus.
Oliva said the House members, identified as Anthony Sabatini, Thad Altman, Kionne McGhee, Byron Donalds and Cord Byrd, as well as a staff member, have voluntarily agreed to self-isolate.
Oliva said the House members have not exhibited symptoms since leaving the event 10 days ago, and were not in direct contact with the person who tested positive for the virus.
Each of the members agreed to to be tested out of an abundance of caution.
“In addition to the nembers’ proactive response, the House will implement sanitation protocols, including sanitizing desks and common areas to ensure Members, staff, and the public are provided reasonable assurance of cleanliness,” Oliva said in a statement.
Just announced by the Speaker of the House: Some members of the Florida House were in attendance at an event where someone had #coronavirus; members have not exhibited any symptoms but are voluntarily isolating themselves & getting tested.
— Rep. Anna V. Eskamani 🔨 (@AnnaForFlorida) March 9, 2020
3:20 p.m. update
The Seminole County Office of Emergency Management will host a Facebook Live at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday to discuss COVID-19.
COVID-19: Join Seminole County Office of Emergency Management for a Facebook Live chat regarding COVID-19 and Seminole...
Posted by Seminole County FL on Monday, March 9, 2020
2:50 p.m. update
The Florida Department of Health issued the following update on Twitter:
.@CDCgov has issued new travel guidelines: Those who traveled to a country with a Level 3 advisory must self-isolate for 14 days. If travel was to a country with a Level 2 advisory or cruise, limit interactions for 14 days & notify your local health department if you become ill
— Florida Dept. Health (@HealthyFla) March 9, 2020
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2:40 p.m. update
The Florida Department of Health issued a clarification Monday that Florida residents who travel abroad only need to self-isolate if they are sick upon return or visited a high-risk country, which follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines.
The department had earlier in the day put out a news release advising that all Floridians who travel internationally should self-isolate for 14 days when they get home.
The department issued the clarification stating that Floridians who traveled internationally should follow the CDC’s latest guidelines, which include a mandatory 14-day self-isolation and “social distancing” if you visited a Level 3 country, such as China, Iran, South Korea or Italy, and limited social interactions if you visited a Level 2 risk country, such as Japan, or took a cruise.
Officials said if you become symptomatic following international travel, you should self-isolate and contact your county health department.
It appears the Florida Department of Health changed its mind. New release on the left, original release on the right. @WFTV #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/DqtDmRKsFg
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) March 9, 2020
Now Rep. @AnnaForFlorida says the Florida Department of Health is changing what it's saying to - anyone WHO IS SICK and traveling internationally to self-isolate 14 days. #COVID19 #coronavirus @WFTV https://t.co/4xEqKUeNTf
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) March 9, 2020
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1:45 p.m. update
Officials with Orlando International Airport told Channel 9 reporter Shannon Butler that the airport would not be in charge of letting people know they should isolate when they return.
@MCO spokesperson telling me the airport would not be in charge of letting people know they should isolate when they return. #wftv https://t.co/EucCL3FLec
— Shannon Butler (@SButlerWFTV) March 9, 2020
1:25 p.m. update
The Florida Department of Health announced that it is advising anyone who has traveled internationally to self-isolate for 14 days when they return back to the U.S.
BREAKING: The Florida Department of Health is now advising anyone who travels ANYWHERE internationally to self-isolate for 14 days upon return. This is going to have a huge impact on our workforce in Florida. @WFTV #COVID19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/Fcv64wTfeQ
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) March 9, 2020
READ: Coronavirus: What you need to do to stay healthy
11:42 a.m. update
Gov. Ron DeSantis is slated to hold a press conference in Tallahassee at 5 p.m. to update on the coronavirus in Florida.
9:45 a.m. update
Trading was halted Monday morning on the stock market after the S&P 500 fell 7% just minutes after opening trading in New York.
The flailing numbers triggered a circuit breaker, according to the Wall Street Journal. The newspaper reported the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 7.3% while the Nasdaq Composite Index fell by 6.9%.
9:39 a.m. update
The New York Stock Exchange has dropped more than 7 percent for 15 minutes due to coronavirus concerns.
5:05 a.m. update
Officials in Volusia County are expected to gather to discuss strategy against the spreading of the coronavirus after a 66-year-old woman was confirmed to have it over the weekend.
.@VCEmergencyInfo meeting 9am Monday to discuss #coronavirus superintendent is also expected to attend. Meeting is closed to the public but Dept of Health officials are expected to discuss the virus at tomorrow’s elected officials round table meeting, which is open to the public
— Mike Springer WFTV (@mspringerwftv) March 9, 2020
The total number of novel coronavirus cases in Florida is 12, with an additional five Florida residents testing positive while visiting other countries.
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