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Here is list of resources to help small businesses survive coronavirus pandemic
Small businesses with two to 100 employees can qualify for coronavirus pandemic emergency aid in Florida.
Should cruise ship with sick patients be allowed to dock in Fort Lauderdale?
Holland America Line’s MS Zaandam cruise ship is on its way to Port Everglades in hopes of docking there. More than 40 guests and crew have reported influenza-like illness symptoms, leading for calls to ban the ship from docking in an area already dealing with spread of the new coronavirus.
Miami officers shop for vulnerable seniors during coronavirus pandemic
A group of Miami Police Department officers was up early Tuesday at a Winn-Dixie supermarket in Miami’s Liberty City. They were not there to patrol the toilet paper aisle. They were shopping for people who are vulnerable to the new coronavirus.
Man at Miami-Dade coronavirus testing site goes from car to ambulance
A man was so ill on Tuesday at the drive-through testing site in Miami Gardens that National Health Transport personnel put him on a stretcher and in the back of an ambulance.
Miami Beach joins list of Miami-Dade cities with stay-at-home order
As the new coronavirus continues to spread in South Florida, epidemiological investigators determined only about 22% of the confirmed COVID-19 cases are related to travel. The pandemic prompted travel restrictions and many hotels around the world have closed.
2 doctors in Miami-Dade diagnosed with COVID-19
Two doctors are among the healthcare providers diagnosed with COVID-19.
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital employee infected with new coronavirus
Nicklaus Children’s Hospital announced on Monday a hospital employee was diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend.
Have you been the victim of price gouging during coronavirus pandemic?
The Florida Attorney General’s Office is asking the public to report any price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Baptist Hospital of Miami nurses: ‘Please stay at home for us’
A group of Baptist Hospital of Miami nurses released a video on Instagram late Friday night asking the public to isolate at home to prevent the spread of the deadly COVID-19 respiratory illness.
Drive through collects samples from more than 400 people in first day
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday the new drive-through COVID-19 testing facility at C.B. Smith Park in Pembroke Pines will serve as a model for the rest of the state during the pandemic.
Lockdown for Miami not out of the question, says city’s mayor
Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez have both said they are considering tougher measures to control the impact of the pandemic.
Miami Beach closes all hotels; issues new curfew
Mayor Dan Gelber announced Friday Miami Beach just cannot be a tourist destination during the pandemic.
South Florida’s businesses bear burden of helping to save lives during pandemic
As the sun sets over Lincoln Road on Thursday in South Beach, there was an eerie sight. The pandemic turned the bustling pedestrian mall into a ghost town.
COVID-19 risk follows couple from Seattle to Broward County’s Hollywood Beach
Two tourists -- Dr. Steve Smith and his wife, Carla Granat -- were walking near the beach on Thursday in Hollywood. They are from the state of Washington, where at least 66 people have died of COVID-19.
Firefighters, police officer isolated after Broward COVID-19 death
Firefighters, police officer in isolation after coming into contact with COVID-19 patient who fell ill at assisted living facility then died at a local hospital.
University of Miami reports presumptive COVID-19 case at medical campus
In a statement released on Tuesday, the University of Miami announced there is a presumptive case of COVID-19 with links to the medical campus near downtown Miami.
Feds to provide nonprofit organizations loans to alleviate pandemic’s impact
Local nonprofit organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are eligible for low-interest federal disaster loans, according to The Miami-Dade Beacon Council, a public-private partnership focused on facilitating business growth.
Officials report more COVID-19 cases in Miami-Dade County
Amid the global pandemic, the Florida Department of Health announced early Saturday morning there are six positive cases of COVID-19 in Miami-Dade County.
Broward County COVID-19 cluster nearly doubles in 1 day, officials say
Amid a spreading worldwide pandemic, Broward County’s newly confirmed COVID-19 cases nearly doubled in one day. About half of them include patients ages 19 to 27.
Officials report 3 new COVID-19 cases in Palm Beach County
The Florida Department of Health announced early Saturday morning there is a new COVID-19 case in Palm Beach County.
Miami-Dade County public schools to close Monday, Carvalho says
Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced Miami-Dade County public schools will be temporarily closed on Monday.
COVID-19 precautions: Universal Orlando to temporarily close on Sunday
Universal Studios announced on Thursday night Universal Orlando Resort will close on Sunday.