WFLA Articles: March 18, 2020

March 18
Senate pushes toward vote on coronavirus relief bill Utah Congressman Ben McAdams tests positive for coronavirus 10 apps to help you deal with stress and anxiety during COVID-19 outbreak First Hillsborough COVID-19 patient fully recovers from virus, shares journey China’s health ministry says coronavirus epicenter of Wuhan have reported no new cases Florida Rep. Toledo calls for Seminole Hard Rock casino to close amid coronavirus pandemic Regions Bank temporarily limits in-person services amid coronavirus concerns Florida man jailed twice in 2 days for impersonating cop ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update President Trump signs coronavirus relief package, as Congress eyes larger economic stimulus Walmart reducing operating hours, offering senior shopping hours Distilleries using high-proof alcohol to make hand sanitizer ‘What is going to happen if we don’t have income?’: Coronavirus drastically impacts beauty industry Bucs odds to reach Super Bowl improve following reports of Tom Brady signing Lawmakers concerned with how coronavirus will impact homeless population Congress passes 2nd coronavirus aid package for families Veterans want education benefits protected during pandemic Florida courts scale back, jails face overcrowding due to COVID-19 WrestleMania 36 set to become two-night event, hosted by Rob Gronkowski Florida Rep. Diaz-Balart becomes first member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus Storm Team 8 Forecast: Dry Spell Continues VA takes steps to protect veterans from coronavirus outbreak Wedding venues work with couples to cancel, postpone ceremonies due to concerns of coronavirus Florida senator leading charge to help small businesses during coronavirus outbreak Coronavirus: 8th coronavirus related death announced in Florida, cases now exceed 320 ‘Curbside pick-up only’: Restaurants turn to take-out during coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus closures: Simon Property Group temporarily closes 3 Tampa Bay area malls Eerie photos of empty streets across the world due to coronavirus NFL giving fans free online access to past regular and postseason game broadcasts Baltimore mayor pleads citizens to ‘stop shooting each other’ so coronavirus patients can have hospital beds US-Canada border closing in attempt to slow coronavirus spread Who has died from coronavirus in Florida? ‘Sign of hope and happiness’: People put Christmas lights back up during outbreak Senate passes coronavirus response measure to provide sick leave, free testing; Trump’s signature next Florida tells school districts to prepare for extended year due to coronavirus Diocese of St. Petersburg suspends public masses in response to coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus in Tampa: All beaches in city closing Don’t flush disinfecting wipes: Even ‘flushable’ ones can clog pipes, officials warn Millions of Americans anticipate trouble paying bills amid coronavirus closures, study shows USF staff member tests positive for coronavirus 5.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Utah, closes Salt Lake airport Trump invokes emergency authority; Big 3 automakers closing AccuTite: Minimally Invasive Reduction of Jowls Coronavirus in Florida: 6-year-old Florida child tests positive for coronavirus Retro gaming-galore at M&M Video Games Superstore Fun, affordable summer experience with Camp Osprey Stock trading is halted again as S&P 500 index drops 7% Clearwater Beach closing 2 weeks starting Monday morning amid coronavirus concerns Coronavirus: Tampa Bay day care centers remain open while waiting for guidance Treasury wants to send checks to Americans, starting April 6 Daytime chat: The worst memories for National Awkward Moment Day 2-year-old tests positive for coronavirus in Ohio Coronavirus Coverage: Cancellations across the country, Red Cross concerns, and the road to a vaccine Trucking industry key to keeping economy afloat during coronavirus pandemic What coronavirus means for people with diabetes 5.7-magnitude quake in Utah felt by millions of people Boy off from school due to coronavirus uplifts neighbors with sound of music 600+ people in Tampa Bay deemed ‘high risk’ from drive-through COVID-19 testing Coronavirus: Hillsborough officials suspend all eviction proceedings until April 20 Evictions, foreclosures suspended nationwide amid coronavirus outbreak Study: Coronavirus can live on surfaces for 3 days Coronavirus: Couple leaves $9,400 tip at restaurant to help staff during closure Shopping list for nutritional food prep during coronavirus outbreak FDA: Only buy enough food for the week Coronavirus infections hit 200,000 worldwide, death toll passes 8,000 Dunkin’ stays open during coronavirus outbreak, offering carry-out, drive-thru only Coronavirus: Brad Paisley’s free grocery store delivering to elderly Max Lachowecki: ‘The Comeback Kid’ of the Tampa Bay Rowdies Coronavirus: BayCare opens drive-thru testing centers across Tampa Bay Coronavirus: Florida cases jump by nearly 100, now exceed 300 STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Near record heat for last days of winter Coronavirus relief package making its way to president’s desk after major hold-up