BLOG: Coronavirus updates from Thursday, May 28

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 28. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!

9:57 PM

• Virus cases have jumped again in India and South Korea.

7:46 PM

• Tampa Bay man gets caught up in job scam amid COVID-19

6:50 PM

• The Smithsonian Institution is working to document history as it happens. It's asking ordinary people and organizations to set things aside that will help tell the story of COVID-19.

5:19 PM

• Major League Soccer has given its teams the go-ahead to begin small voluntary group training sessions outdoors.

4:46 PM

• Boston Marathon to go virtual this year due to COVID-19 pandemic

3:00 PM

• Hillsborough County leaders vote to extend local state of emergency.
• DOH-Pinellas will hold coronavirus testing at Helen Howarth Park on Saturday, May 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. It is by appointment only but you can call 727-568-8028 to book a time.

2:45 PM

• On Monday, June 1, Topgolf will reopen its Tampa location at 10690 Palm River Road.

2:37 PM

• Spain’s more than 19,000 nursing home deaths are the most across Europe.

1:18 PM

• The developments come as the United States crossed a somber landmark of 100,000 coronavirus fatalities, meaning more Americans have died from the virus than were killed in the Vietnam and Korean wars combined.

12:49 PM

• CVS reaches goal of opening 1,000 drive-thru COVID-19 test sites

11:10 AM

• DOH reports 651 new cases, which brings Florida's total to 53,285.

10:36 PM

• Playgrounds, pools and beaches in Pinellas County to see changes starting Monday

10:20 AM

• Buffalo Wild Wings announces the following locations will reopen its dining rooms on Friday, May 29 in consultation with federal, state and local guidelines to once again provide legendary experiences between friends within its four walls:

1. Pensacola, FL

2. Jacksonville, FL - River City Marketplace

3. Orange Park, FL

4. West Melbourne, FL

5. Wellington, FL

6. Coral Springs, FL

7. Tallahassee, FL

8. Jacksonville, FL - The Avenues

9. West Palm Beach, FL

10. Pembroke Pines, FL

11. Plantation, FL

12. St. Augustine, FL

13. Jensen Beach, FL

14. Boynton Beach, FL

15. Casselberry, FL

16. Clermont, FL

17. Daytona Beach, FL

18. Kissimmee, FL - Formosa Gardens Blvd.

19. Orlando, FL - International Dr.

20. Orlando, FL - Lake Buena Vista

21. Orlando, FL - SeaWorld

22. Orlando, FL - University Blvd.

23. Orlando, FL - I-Drive 360

24. Sanford, FL

25. Viera, FL

26. Lake City, FL

27. Gainesville, FL

28. Deerfield Beach, FL

29. Lee Vista, FL

30. Jacksonville, FL - Town Center Promenade

31. Brandon FL

32. Oldsmar FL

33. New Port Richey

34. Riverview FL

35. Clearwater FL

36. Fort Myers FL

37. Lakeland FL

38. University Park FL

39. Largo FL

40. Tampa FL - Ybor City

41. Pinellas Park FL

42. Wesley Chapel FL

43. North Port FL

44. Bradenton FL

45. Saint Petersburg FL

46. Cape Coral FL

47. Tampa FL - S Dale Mabry

48. Ft. Walton Beach, FL

49. Panama City Beach, FL

50. Cutler Bay, FL

51. Miami, FL - Dolphin Mall

52. South Miami, FL

53. Aventura, FL

54. Homestead, FL

8:30 AM

• 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the 10-week total to 40 million.

7:50 AM

• India sees highest single-day rise in infections, with 6,566 new cases of COVID-19 over the past 24 hours.

7:00 AM

• Russia reports 174 coronavirus-related deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the nationwide toll to 4,142.
• Brazil's president says Trump is sending hydroxychloroquine tablets.

5:00 AM

• Blood clots clogged lungs of African American coronavirus victims, study finds.

Important updates from Wednesday, May 27

• Disney, SeaWorld announce proposed reopen dates and guidelines.
• Tuesday Morning becomes 5th big retailer to file Chapter 11.
• Only about 50% of Americans say they will definitely get a COVID-19 vaccine if one is made available.
• 100,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Tuesday, May 26

• NHL unveils return-to-action plan if it's allowed to return to ice. Tampa was not included in the list of hub cities.
• California reopens hair salons and barber shops in most counties.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Monday, May 25

• Japan ends coronavirus state of emergency as it lifts restrictions in last areas including Tokyo.
• WHO to temporarily stop study of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment.
• WHO warns of "second peak" in coronavirus infections.
• To view more updates, click here.

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