WFLA Articles: March 26, 2020

March 26
30-year-old woman recovering from coronavirus has a warning for others As Bayshore becomes fitness hub, city forced to block off exercise equipment for social distance Brooksville man sounds alarm on fake COVID-19 relief check in mail Hillary and Bill Clinton sent over 400 pizzas to New York hospitals fighting against coronavirus Naked couple found wrestling in car outside Clearwater Mall, police say Despite some disagreements, both parties see urgent need to pass coronavirus aid bill Can I get coronavirus from a package? What an expert – and Amazon – recommend doing ‘Coronavirus: Facts Not Fear’ evening update – March 26, 2020 ICE cancels PPE request after Congressional backlash US health care facilities plead for help from government Coronavirus relief payments: Who qualifies, how much will they get? Walgreens introduces drive-thru shopping so you’ll never have to leave your car 103 & counting: coronavirus can’t stop the party YouTube star reminds fans to wash hands in viral video Tampa pizza shop owner takes action to give ‘piece’ of mind to employees amid coronavirus panic Sun City Center residents want coronavirus testing center in their community Harlem Globetrotters great Curly Neal dies at 77 Coronavirus in Tampa Bay: What we know about our area’s COVID-19 deaths U.S. passes China and Italy for most confirmed coronavirus cases in the world US lawmakers working to crack down on price gouging during coronavirus crisis 3D video shows damage coronavirus does to lungs Several Florida attractions extend closures amid coronavirus outbreak Canada imposes manadatory self-isolation for those returning to country Feds working to bring home Americans stranded abroad amid coronavirus pandemic South Florida doctor dies from COVID-19 complications USF expert: Toilet paper, other supplies should return to stores once coronavirus panic buying ends Cuomo on funding for New York from COVID-19 relief bill: ‘It’s a drop in the bucket’ Senators want more federal intervention to get healthcare workers supplies McDonald’s cuts all-day breakfast menu amid pandemic 5 cases of COVID-19 confirmed at MacDill Air Force Base Self-isolation sidekick: Curbside pet adoption now available in Hillsborough County Florida’s unemployment benefit system can’t handle skyrocketing claims during coronavirus crisis WNBA draft will be virtual event this season due to pandemic Peeps production stops, but Easter is taken care of COVID-19: Sarasota bans social gatherings of 10 or more Coronavirus striking residents of all ages in Hillsborough Co., new data shows Golden Globes amend eligibility rules due to virus Pasco County high school student creating 3D printed masks to help nurses and first responders Chipotle announces hourly pay increase amid coronavirus outbreak Texas Roadhouse CEO gives up salary, bonus to pay front-line workers during coronavirus pandemic Space Force launches Atlas V rocket Indy 500 postponed until August 23 because of coronavirus pandemic President Trump says he’s preparing new social distancing guidelines in letter to governors Tampa Bay law enforcement seeing dip in crashes as coronavirus keeps residents home Florida sees 400 percent spike in gun background checks Yes, Social Security recipients will get a check from this COVID-19 stimulus plan Half-million infected worldwide as economic toll rises Safer at home orders: What do they mean? Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg expected to be rescheduled Therapy dog comforts hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic James Dyson designs new ventilator in 10 days Buccaneers re-sign DL Ndamukong Suh USF provides assistance to students in need amid coronavirus concerns Family unable to visit relative at TGH due to coronavirus concerns sends message of hope from afar Coronavirus: Hillsborough County stops taking appointments for coronavirus drive-thru testing sites Healthy Smiles with BriteBrush Coronavirus in Tampa: Infusion center worker among 6 TGH employees who tested positive for COVID-19 Krispy Kreme to offer free donuts to healthcare workers on Mondays Coronavirus cases in Florida near 2,500, Death toll stands at 29 Newsfeed Now Coronavirus: Will you get a Stimulus check? COVID-19 cases in the U.S. rise to over 70K Tokyo Olympics: Looking for a new date for opening, closing Senior pictures capture feeling of graduating in the COVID-19 pandemic Egg prices skyrocketing as customers panic shop during coronavirus crisis ‘BBC Dad’ and family talk about working from home, kids crash interview (again) Coronavirus: Mayors Jane Castor and Rick Kriseman send message of unity in PSA Employee with St. Pete Police tests positive for coronavirus Coronavirus: Sebring closes all parks, recreation facilities, and beaches Sarasota County deputies safely find missing 14-year-old girl Crocs announces ‘Free Pair for Healthcare’ program Grandma with coronavirus: ‘That was miserable’ US jobless claims hit 3.3 million, quadruple previous record Amazon workers at 9 warehouses test positive for coronavirus, including in Florida Eat Right delivers over 1,000 meals to hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic Coronavirus: Doctor shares useful tips for how to properly clean your groceries New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000 Coronavirus: Hillsborough County approves safer-at-home order, removes curfew from language Coronavirus: ‘Safer at home’ order begins in Pinellas County Amazon suspends nearly 4,000 sellers over coronavirus price gouging Coronavirus: James Taylor and his wife donate $1M to hospital Senate passes coronavirus rescue package on unanimous vote STORM TEAM 8 FORECAST: Near record heat through the weekend