BLOG: Coronavirus updates for Thursday, May 7

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

9:15 PM

• A college mask-maker who recently accepted a job at Hillsborough County Schools has received more than 20,000 requests

7:15 PM

• Nevada to reopen restaurants at 50-percent capacity, salons and outdoor malls.

6:30 PM

• Frontier Airlines to begin temperature screenings for all passengers and crew starting June 1.

6:00 PM

• Disney Springs to begin phased reopening May 20

4:00 PM

• Amtrak is requiring all customers who are in stations, trains and thruway buses to wear a mask or face covering.

3:17 PM

• Three more Hillsborough County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. This brings the number of deaths to 36.

3:02 PM

• 826 new COVID-19 cases, 61 new deaths reported in latest state numbers from Florida Department of Health

2:52 PM

• Hillsborough County leaders unanimously vote to extend state of emergency for 7 days

2:16 PM

1:25 PM

• US sees 1st detained immigrant death from coronavirus

12:20 PM

• California governor projects a staggering $54.3 billion state deficit and 18% unemployment rate because of coronavirus.

12:01 PM

• Texas governor removes jail as punishment for violating virus restrictions, says Dallas salon owner should be freed.

11:34 AM

• MEGACON Orlando canceled, will return March 18-21, 2021.

10:12 AM

• Two additional deaths reported at the Freedom Square of Seminole rehabilitation center in Pinellas County. Total stands at 12.

10:08 AM

• Applications for the Pasco County CARES program closes just 15 minutes after opening due to the limit being reached. If you applied and have questions, call 727-847-2411.

8:43 AM

• 3.2 million people filed for unemployment last week, bringing 7-week total to at least 33 million.

8:09 AM

• Three more resident deaths reported at the Freedom Square of Seminole rehabilitation center in Pinellas County. Previously, officials reported 7 deaths at the nursing home.

8:06 AM

• BayCare resuming more normal services beginning May 11. Click here for more information.

7:28 AM

• Poland postpones presidential election due to pandemic.

6:45 AM

• Russia reports record daily rise in COVID-19 cases, with 11,231 new infections reported over the past 24 hours.

6:11 AM

• China downgrades all areas to low-risk for COVID-19.
• McDonald's employees in Oklahoma City shot over coronavirus restrictions, police say.

5:25 AM

• Publix buys, donates more than 1 million pounds of produce after pledging to help farmers.

Important updates from Wednesday, May 6

• Tyson Foods to resume 'limited production' at largest US pork plant.
• Healthcare workers that volunteered in NY amid pandemic have to pay state income taxes, Cuomo says.
• Trump says coronavirus task force will shift focus to 'safety and opening up our country again'.
• Tampa Pride rescheduled to Saturday March 27, 2021.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Tuesday, May 5

• Florida Aquarium will re-open on Friday, May 15 with strict limits on attendance and programming and is implementing new standard operating procedures and enhanced health and safety measures to safeguard guests, staff, and animals. Tickets must be reserved in advance starting on May 7 here.
• Three more Hillsborough County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. This brings the number of deaths to 32.
• WestShore Plaza reopening on Friday with limited hours.
• To view more updates, click here.

Important updates from Monday, May 4

• J Crew officially files for bankruptcy amid pandemic
• New numbers show 819 new COVID-19 cases in Florida, 20 new deaths
• Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will direct the state inspector general to investigate Florida's CONNECT system
• MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre launches a refund plan for those who bought tickets.
• Carnival Cruise Line advised guests and travel agents of plan to phase in a resumption in North American service this summer, beginning on August 1
• To view more updates, click here.

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