TIMELINE: Coronavirus - Saturday, May 9

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Orange County leaders to help businesses access personal protective equipment

11 p.m. update

Orange County is helping businesses access personal protective equipment as they reopen.

There is enough PPE to help 20,000 businesses and more than 1,000 have already signed up.

Orange County made a massive $2 million buy on behalf of small businesses.

The county will begin distributing the items on Monday.

“We’re gonna give all 1 million masks and 200,000 bottles of hand sanitizer all in five days. That’s quick. It does us no value sitting in the warehouse shelves. It has to get out in the community,” said Danny Banks, Orange County public safety director.

AMCC says it administered 185 free COVID-19 tests to residents in Sanford

9 p.m. update

Doctors from the American Muslim Community Center said they administered 185 free COVID-19 to residents of the Recovery House in Sanford.

“We have been working along with Seminole County Health Department to do mobile COVID-19 testing every week,” said Dr. Shakil Ahmed, AMCC Chairman. “Now we will take our mobile clinic to Iglesia Cristiana Hispana, a local church in Casselberry. We will offer more than 400 COVID-19 tests. Our mission is to provide healthcare services to those who cannot afford such services, especially during the current crisis.”

Doctors using the AMCC mobile healthcare clinic offered free COVID-19 testing and clinical visits last Saturday to residents of the Recovery House in Sanford.

AMCC said it runs a free charity clinic in Longwood. It provides free medical care to people who are uninsured, less fortunate and do not have means to see a healthcare provider.

Orange County deputies celebrate 10-year-old’s birthday

7 p.m. update

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office celebrated a 10-year-old’s birthday during the coronavirus pandemic.

Deputies held a parade to celebrate Andrew’s birthday.

They sounded their sirens and flashed their lights in celebration.

Expanded COVID-19 testing offered for some Orange County ZIP codes

4:56 p.m. update

Orange County leaders are offering expanded testing for some ZIP codes.

Residents in 32822, 32825 and 32792 can get tested at the following locations with an appointment:

• Legacy Middle School - May 11-12
• Lakemont Elementary School - May 11-14
• Venture Elementary School

For more information, see below:

More than 80% of Florida state parks are open, park officials say

3:50 p.m. update

Florida state park officials said they have worked diligently to roll out new park openings with limited access and amenities each day while continuing to prioritize the health and safety of staff and guests.

More than 80% of the parks are open with adjustments.

To learn more about open parks and their procedures, click here.

Park officials said if you visit a park to bring exact change for entry fees or use the online payment option.

Hair, nail salons to reopen

1:15 p.m. update

Barbershops and hair and nail salons may reopen with “enhanced safety protocols” Monday.

The businesses were not initially included in the first phase of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ reopening plan.

Read: Hair salons, barber shops, nail salons allowed to reopen Monday

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings sent a letter to DeSantis last week, asking him to reconsider.

Those in the industry told Channel 9 that their customers can expect to see workers wearing face masks and gloves. They said customers will also be spaced at least six feat apart.

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4 more COVID-19 deaths in Central Florida

11:55 a.m. update

Florida health officials reported 46 more coronavirus-related deaths and 802 new cases of the virus since Friday.

Officials said four of those deaths were in Central Florida, including two in Polk County and one each in Seminole and Flagler counties.

Read: Reopening Florida: 9 things to do this weekend

There are now a total of 40,001 reported cases of coronavirus in the state and 1,715 deaths related to the virus.

Click here to see an interactive map of cases statewide, and see the latest local number below:

INTERACTIVE MAP: Coronavirus cases in Florida

• Orange: 1,505 (1,478 Friday)

• Polk: 623 (601 Friday)

• Osceola: 564 (554 Friday)

• Volusia: 540 (537 Friday)

• Seminole: 411 (410 Friday)

• Brevard: 328 (326 Friday)

• Lake: 240 (237 Friday)

• Sumter: 240 (234 Friday)

• Marion: 210 (202 Friday)

• Flagler: 147 (no chance since Friday)

Click here to watch live, in-depth coverage of the state’s reopening on Channel 9 Eyewitness News at Noon.

No antibody testing yet

11:35 a.m. update

Orange County officials said they did not receive the necessary equipment to conduct the antibody testing that they had planned to carry out Saturday.

Only regular COVID-19 testing will be done at the Orange County Convention Center testing site for now.

Residents age 18 or older are welcome to get tested.

Antibody testing is expected to be available for first responders and health care workers Sunday.

Fun, safe weekend activities

10:35 a.m. update

Looking for some ideas on fun, safe things to this weekend in Central Florida.

Channel 9 has compiled a list of activities. Click here to read it.

Read: Reopening Florida: 9 things to do this weekend

COVID-19 and Congress

8:35 a.m. update

The coronavirus is reaching into the lives of Congress as lawmakers debate the nation’s recovery.

Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s brother died from the virus. Florida congressman Mario Diaz-Balart contracted it. Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s husband recovered from a harrowing infection.

Read: Reopening Florida: 9 things to do this weekend

All told, one senator and seven House members have reported testing positive for the disease. Many more staffers and police officers have contracted it.

Congress is also increasingly wary of gathering together from all over the country, then heading home as some sort of “disease vector.” Lawmakers are considering ways to govern remotely when possible.

Reopening South Florida

7:40 a.m. update

Palm Beach County may start reopening its businesses next week, joining other parts of Florida that began allowing restaurants and retail shops to open their doors under certain limitations this week.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that restaurants and shops in Palm Beach County can reopen provided they keep indoor capacity at 25%, starting Monday.

Read: After 2 cool days, temps climb back up; see your Mother’s Day forecast

DeSantis also gave the green light to reopen hair salons, barbershops and nail salons Monday under new safety guidelines for most of Florida.

The governor said he hopes hard-hit Broward and Miami-Dade counties can start reopening businesses the following week.

Workers still stuck aboard cruise ships

7 a.m. update

Tens of thousands of crew members are stuck aboard dozens of cruise ships around the world, weeks after passengers were allowed to disembark amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Read: Roy Horn of ‘Siegfried & Roy’ Dies from complications of COVID-19

Some of the ships, including 20 in U.S. waters, have seen infections and deaths among the crew. But most ships have had no confirmed cases.

Even so, crew members have not been allowed to disembark because of rules put in place by countries and local governments trying to prevent more virus cases in their territories.

VIDEO: Orange County Convention Center site adds antibody testing for first responders, health care workers Beginning Saturday morning, first responders and health care workers will be able to receive antibody testing at the Orange County Convention Center COVID-19 testing site.

Orange County antibody testing

5:50 a.m. update

Beginning Saturday morning, first responders and health care workers will be able to receive antibody testing at the Orange County Convention Center COVID-19 testing site.

The testing will begin at 9 a.m. and is first-come, first-served.

The site has 80 tests available per day.

Read: Coronavirus: 9 facts about antibody testing

First responders and health care workers must bring a valid agency identification or credential and must first undergo a nasal swab test at the site before being given the option to receive the antibody test.

The antibody test requires a blood draw. Results are available in about 20 minutes.

The turnaround time for nasal swab test results is 48 hours.

Read: Coronavirus live updates: FDA authorizes first at-home COVID-19 saliva test

No appointment is necessary.

The drive-thru site is open daily until 5 p.m. or until all 750 tests have been collected. No appointments are necessary, but those interested must be at least 18 years old.

Health experts said it is unknown if antibodies guarantee immunity from the virus or if they shorten the duration of the disease if one is reinfected.

Read: TIMELINE: Coronavirus - Friday, May 8

A person who has antibodies can donate convalescent plasma to help treat COVID-19 patients. Click here to read more about that.

Click here to watch live, in-depth coverage on Channel 9 Eyewitness News, and click here to read a recap of Friday’s coverage.

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