WFLA Articles: April 8, 2020

HHS: Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted Coronavirus confusion: WHO says people don’t need masks, CDC says you do Marine who served in Afghanistan pushed in front of train Congress breaks tradition during pandemic; House members can submit bills electronically Disney+ hits 50 million subscribers after five months Largo A/C company looking for volunteers to sew masks for healthcare workers ICE facility detainees at risk in midst of coronavirus pandemic, human rights group says Gov. DeSantis delays Pasco municipal elections due to COVID-19 State launches new mobile-friendly site for people trying to file for unemployment 7-year-old girl dies from cancer, as family has limited visitation due to COVID-19 restrictions CDC issues new guidance for essential workers In Depth: See what Congress is doing to keep people employed Coronavirus crisis: US food supply steady, but experts wonder for how long Clearwater community banding together in song with ‘God Bless America’ Dick’s Sporting Goods furloughs most of 40K employees Storm Team 8 Forecast: Tracking More Humidity To End The Week Is Medical Reserve Corps in Tampa Bay ready for pandemic peak? ‘I’ll take a look’: Trump asked about pardoning Tiger King Joe Exotic during coronavirus briefing Unemployment system still overwhelmed as lawmakers call for more benefits Family-owned grocery store offers drive-through service in Sarasota, Manatee Latino workers ‘disproportionally’ hit by COVID-19 layoffs, business closings, leaders say Coronavirus response: More help on way for small businesses, lawmakers say Linda Tripp, whose tapes exposed Clinton scandal, dies at 70 ‘Booyah’ St. Pete dad makes unbelievable golf trick shot Lawmakers look to add more money to emergency fund as small businesses report issues accessing loans Coronavirus response: Lawmakers push for more groups to get stimulus money Coronavirus crisis: What’s being done to keep domestic violence victims safe at home? Local university uses 3D printers to make face shields for healthcare workers Rob Lowe considering ‘Tiger King’ adaptation Westchase residents following stay-at-home order wake up to find cars towed away Broadway to remain dark until June Recovered COVID-19 patients give plasma to aid in experimental treatment Coronavirus pandemic having direct impact on Tampa real estate market Police: St Pete man accused of threatening to spread coronavirus charged with terror crime Mnuchin says direct deposits out next week for virus aid Police: Body of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s grandson found 8th patient dies from COVID-19 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital ‘Full House,’ Broadway producer Thomas Miller dies at 79 Coronavirus crisis: How to clean your home when you’re living with someone with COVID-19 Children at higher risk of online exploitation with schools closed, feds say Hillsborough deputies locate man who stabbed person, cut another before fleeing Deputies: Man arrested for second-degree murder in Citrus Co. ABC Fine Wine and Spirits to offer curbside pickup for online orders Coronavirus impacts: Beyond symptoms, doctor breaks down what COVID-19 does to body Don’t come home for Easter, Mexican government tells its citizens abroad Coronavirus in Florida: Social distancing helps change expected peak date, USF professor explains Hawaii mayor: Florida man flouting quarantine was ‘Covidiot’ Panera to sell grocery items during COVID-19 crisis DeSantis says hydroxychloroquine coming to state as CDC changes guidance on drug Tyler Perry pays for groceries during ‘senior hour’ at 73 Kroger stores Obama suggests ‘robust system of testing’ for coronavirus in the US Starbucks makes $10 million commitment to workers affected by coronavirus Coronavirus claims an unexpected victim: Florida vegetables Miami Beach convention center to convert into field hospital Coronavirus crisis: How to protect your unused car during Florida’s stay-at-home order ‘Fueling the Frontlines’ feeds hospital workers during coronavirus outbreak Even as virus deaths mount, governments eye exit strategies Costco to give health care workers, first responders priority access to stores during coronavirus crisis Skeletal remains found in Crystal River, deputies say Coronavirus: How to clean reusable plastic bags the right way Redskins weigh drafting Chase Young vs. trading No. 2 pick ‘Just Around COVID-19’: Ruskin nursing student parodies Pocahontas Amazon to suspend delivery that competes with UPS, FedEx Coronavirus crisis: Floridians may finally be taking social distancing seriously, Google mobility research shows California nursing facility with coronavirus patients evacuated after staff no-shows Rapid coronavirus tests to be released soon in Tampa Bay area Bernie Sanders ends run for president, clearing way for Joe Biden to become likely Democratic nominee Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen donate 750,000 meals to Tampa food bank Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: ‘Facts Not Fear’ morning update – April 8, 2020 ‘Alexa, help me’: Nursing home coronavirus patient asked smart speaker for help dozens of times before death Democratic lawmakers call on DeSantis to expand unemployment benefits Girl who pioneered medical marijuana for seizures dies following battle with coronavirus CDC considers loosening guidelines for some exposed to virus Stocks open higher on Wall Street; markets remain unsettled Survey asks how many people in each state admit to drinking while working from home Coronavirus: Rollout of SBA loan program marred by glitches Disney World may take temperatures at the gate when parks reopen Fiat Chrysler recalls vehicles to fix backup camera displays Amber Alert issued for abducted Texas 12-year-old girl Florida man coughed on store employee to express frustration over social distancing, deputies say 10 patients at same nursing home die of coronavirus Masked crowds fill streets, trains after Wuhan lockdown ends Coronavirus response: Tampa company making respirators for first responders, public Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: Dispatchers reveal top questions nervous callers ask Coronavirus in Florida: Death toll surpasses 300, cases nearing 16K 100 American Airlines flight attendants have coronavirus, union says Deputies: Man wearing surgical mask robs Publix in Englewood Hurricane hunters host webinar for kids at home during coronavirus pandemic Tampa Bay principals start interviewing potential teachers online Clearwater company donates 2,500 CPAP machines to fight COVID-19 Schumer proposes $25,000 ‘heroes’ pay for essential workers STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Higher humidity next few days