ORLANDO, Fla. — See updates below:
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6:29 p.m. update
The Florida Department of Health announced that 437 more cases of coronavirus were confirmed Friday evening with the total number of cases now at 17,968.
Officials also reported 29 deaths between Friday morning and Friday evening.
Health officials reported four deaths in Central Florida, including one in Volusia County, one in Lake County and two in Sumter County.
The death toll in Florida is now 419.
See the latest county-by-county breakdown of cases below:
NEW CASES:
Orange: 902 (895 earlier)
Seminole: 238 (235 earlier)
Volusia: 190 (187 earlier)
Brevard: 121 (115 earlier)
Osceola: 305 (300 earlier)
Lake: 149 (147 earlier)
Sumter: 107 (106 earlier)
Marion: 83 (82 earlier)
Polk: 241 (237 earlier)
NO CHANGE:
Flagler: 44
INTERACTIVE MAP: Coronavirus cases in Florida
4:25 p.m. update
The Amway Center will be used as a medical equipment distribution center in response to the coronavirus.
It will provide medical equipment and supplies for AdventHealth.
4:19 p.m. update
Mayor Jerry Demings said the state will begin to test anyone who has had repeated encounters with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said the Amway Center will be turned into a hub for health care workers.
Mayor Demings - starting Monday the state will begin to test anyone who has repeated encounters w/anyone who has had #covid19, idea is to see how virus spreads w/people who have no symptoms. #wftv
— Daralene Jones (@DJonesWFTV) April 10, 2020
4:00 p.m. update
Orange County leaders are giving an update on the coronavirus.
To watch live, click here.
3:09 p.m. update
Osceola County leaders issued an order requiring all residents to wear a face covering in public.
The order will go into effect Monday.
Residents can wear masks, scarfs or bandanas to cover their face.
To read more about the order, click here.
Here’s the most important part of the text of the executive order. It describes how the face must be covered, who is exempted from wearing a face covering and the possible penalties for not doing so. pic.twitter.com/saQhz14mKL
— Deanna Allbrittin (@deannaTVnews) April 10, 2020
#Breaking
— Nancy Alvarez (@NAlvarezWFTV) April 10, 2020
@OsceolaCountyFl issues order requiring ALL residents wear face covering in public.
If masks not available- scarf, bandana, etc. Nose and mouth covering now REQUIRED in Osceola.@WFTV @ALorenzoTV @daveotter pic.twitter.com/CfzriMpbNL
2:03 p.m. update
On Wednesday, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings called out on manufacturers to help the community by making PPE and hand sanitizer.
Here’s how you can help:
On Wednesday, @OCFLMayor Jerry Demings called on local manufacturers to help our community by making PPE and hand sanitizer. If your company can help, here's what you need to know! @WFTV #Covid19 #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/eHIjYkMHLt
— Lauren Seabrook (@LSeabrookWFTV) April 10, 2020
1:52 p.m. update
President Donald Trump is giving a live update on the coronavirus pandemic.
To watch live, click here.
12:15 p.m. update:
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that starting Monday more than 250 people a day will be able to be tested for COVID-19 at the Orange County Convention Center.
He said starting Monday anyone regardless of age who has COVID-19 symptoms, has had sustained close contact with someone who’s tested positive or who is a first responder or health care worker can be tested on site.
Watch the press conference below:
Starting Monday - these people can be tested:
— Megan Cruz (@MeganWFTV) April 10, 2020
1. anybody REGARDLESS OF AGE who has #COVID19 symptoms
2. anyone who’s had sustained close contact with someone who’s tested positive
3. First responders/healthcare providers#coronavirus #FL #WFTV @WFTV #BREAKING https://t.co/C1dB6edIhj
Also - they will test more than 250 people a day. The OCCC site sometimes closed minutes after it opened because of that federally mandated cap of 250 tests. #COVID19US #coronavirus #FL #WFTV https://t.co/KX1ZXYJ9bU
— Megan Cruz (@MeganWFTV) April 10, 2020
11:25 a.m. update:
In an effort to provide financial relief during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Kissimmee Utility Authority announced Friday that it will utilize up to $8 million to offset fuel expenses for its residential and commercial customers, beginning May 1.
11 a.m. update:
The Florida Department of Health announced that 705 more cases of coronavirus were confirmed overnight with the total number of cases now at 17,531. Officials also reported 19 deaths between Thursday night and Friday morning.
Those deaths include one in Seminole County and one in Polk County.
The death toll in Florida is now 390.
See the latest county-by-county breakdown of cases below:
Orange: 895 (860 last night)
Seminole: 235 (229 last night)
Volusia: 187 (178 last night)
Brevard: 115 (111 last night)
Osceola: 300 (295 last night)
Lake: 147 (140 last night)
Sumter: 106 (100 last night)
Marion: 82 (75 last night)
Flagler: 44 (41 last night)
Polk: 237 (234 last night)
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9:53 a.m. update:
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a press conference at noon to provide updates on the state’s response to COVID-19.
9:31 a.m. update:
Orlando Brewing has joined forces with OneBlood to have a blood drive at their brewery due to the dangerously low supply of blood
The 10 a.m. event is called “A Pint for a Pint,” and for every pint of blood donated donors will receive one pint of Florida’s Best Organic Beer from Orlando Brewing.
The brewery is located at 1301 Atlanta Avenue.
8:45 a.m. update:
Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris will answer the community’s question concerning COVID-19 on Facebook.
The session will begin at noon.
TODAY: Join Emergency Manager Alan Harris at noon today to respond to your questions about Seminole County’s COVID-19 response in real time.
— Seminole County, FL (@seminolecounty) April 10, 2020
Watch at https://t.co/hL0wHKHGEG from 12:00-12:30 p.m. and type your questions into the comments field. pic.twitter.com/ykYrrdBrFA
Read: How to navigate Florida’s COVID-19 data
7:55 a.m. update:
East Coast Believers Church in Oviedo wants to help 300 families in need to enjoy an Easter dinner at home.
Meal kits will be distributed on noon to 4 p.m. at 3053 W. State Road 426.
Line up begins at 11:30 a.m.
The kit includes a ham, potatoes, veggies, rolls and a pie.
Posted by East Coast Believers Church on Thursday, April 9, 2020
7:50 a.m. update:
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is reminding Florida residents of the stay-at-home order in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.
We are #InThisTogether so please remember the #StayAtHome Order is in effect! Do your part to slow the spread of #COVID19 by staying at home unless it's absolutely essential: pic.twitter.com/TI5vAEprVc
— Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) April 10, 2020
5:53 a.m. update:
Flagler County officials will hold a press conference Friday in regards to the county’s response to the coronavirus.
The conference is slated for 1 p.m. and will be posted on their Facebook page.
Read: Coronavirus: How COVID-19 progresses; a day-by-day breakdown of symptoms
4:25 a.m. update:
The total number of cases in Florida is now up to 16,826 with a total of 371 deaths.
The Florida Department of Health reported Thursday evening that there were 462 new cases of the coronavirus reported in the state since Thursday morning and 17 deaths, including three in Orange County, one in Osceola County and one in Polk County.
INTERACTIVE MAP: Coronavirus cases in Florida
Orange County has the highest amount of COVID-19 cases with 860 confirmed as of Thursday evening.
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