BLOG: Coronavirus updates from Thursday, May 21

FLORIDA – ABC Action News is committed to providing Tampa Bay area residents all of the updates on the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the impact it's having on our way of life. To help you stay on top of it all, we've compiled all the updates for Thursday, May 21. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!

8:15 PM

• DEO notifies 98 Floridians who may have been impacted by the "data security incident"

7:18 PM

• St. Pete Pride canceled amid coronavirus concerns

6:49 PM

• President Donald Trump announced on social media that he will order flags at federal buildings and national monuments to fly at half-staff to honor those who died from coronavirus.

5:30 PM

• A U.S. Representative says Floridians need more federal unemployment checks "to right some of these wrongs."

5:25 PM

• Wedding receptions allowed to resume in Ohio in June with guidelines

4:39 PM

• Pasco County announced it plans to host a modified summer camp

4:02 PM

• Manatee County gets approval from the state to resume vacation rentals

3:19 PM

• Sarasota County gets approval from the state to resume vacation rentals

3:13 PM

• Florida DEO reports data security incident associated with Reemployment Assistance claims

3:10 PM

• Universal Orlando eyes June 5 reopening date to the public, report says

1:54 PM

• California State University, the nation's largest four-year public university, will remain virtual for fall semester

12:50 PM

• TSA updates procedures ahead of summer, encourages — but doesn't require — masks at checkpoints

11:53 AM

• Victoria's Secret to close 250 stores after pandemic causes plunge in sales numbers

11:25 AM

• 1,204 new coronavirus cases, 48 new deaths reported

9:30 AM

• Florida theme parks set to submit reopening plans

7:00 AM

• AstraZeneca says it's ready to supply potential vaccine in September.
• Wuhan bans breeding, hunting, human consumption of wild animals.
• Tyson Foods confirms 570 cases linked to North Carolina facility.

5:00 AM

• Global cases top 5 million.
• Seminole Hard Rock Tampa opening today at 7 p.m.

Important updates from Wednesday, May 20

• Disney Springs begins phased reopening today at 10 a.m.
• Tampa Bay Comic Con 2020 taking place in July with new safety measures.
• Coppertail Brewing Co. will open on Friday, May 22 at 11 a.m. with limited hours, occupancy and with strict safety guidelines.
• Rays to reopen Tropicana Field on Monday for optional player workouts.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Tuesday, May 19

• Canada, US extend border closure to non-essential travel'
• ZooTampa eyes May 29 reopening date.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Monday, May 18

• Florida enters "Full Phase 1" today. Click here for a breakdown of reopenings and changes.
• Seminole Hard Rock Tampa opening Thursday with new safety guidelines in place.
• Florida looking to reopen state university campuses in the fall.
• Tattoo and massage parlors, in addition to movie theaters in Pinellas County are all allowed to reopen with restrictions, Sheriff and county officials confirm.
• To view more updates, click here.

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