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 Wednesday, May 6. For today's updates, visit www.abcactionnews.com/virus. Don't forget we are in this together!
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- First ICE detainee dies of coronavirus.
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5:20 PM
- Hillsborough County leaders approved lawn-watering restrictions for South County residents. The limits are extended to last through June 30.
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- Medical examiners report three new deaths from Pinellas County nursing homes: a resident from St. Mark Village in Palm Harbor, a resident of Freedom Square Seminole Pavilion and a resident from Bardmoor Oaks nursing home in Largo.
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- Florida Department of Juvenile Justice extended its no-visitor order to May 15.
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- Tampa Pride rescheduled to Saturday March 27, 2021
2:20 PM
- Pasco County allowing restaurants to expand outdoor seating amid COVID-19
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- Florida 7-Eleven stores will be providing healthcare workers and first responders with a free lunch on Thursday, May 7 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at participating locations.
12:23 PM
- One more Hillsborough County resident who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. This brings the number of deaths to 33 in the county
11:50 AM
- The School District of Manatee County will honor seniors in the Class of 2020 by simultaneously shining the lights at six different high school football stadiums for 20 minutes beginning at 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020. (In military time, 8:20 p.m. is 20:20)
10:55 AM
- Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that the public celebration of Mass will resume in the Diocese of St. Petersburg starting on Monday, May 11, 2020. Initially, parishes are permitted to celebrate daily Mass, Monday-Saturday morning only. A date has not yet been determined to resume Sunday Masses with a congregation present.
10:45 AM
- 563 new COVID-19 cases, 68 new deaths reported in Florida
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9:23 AM
- Sarasota County leaders vote to allow businesses to use parking spaces for additional seating. Watch the meeting live here.
8:17 AM
- South Korea reports lowest daily case tally in 78 days.
- Africa sees 42% jump in COVID-19 cases over past week.
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7:00 AM
- UK coronavirus death toll becomes highest in Europe.
- Retired farmer who sent NY governor N-95 mask receives honorary degree.
- New York City subways shut down overnight for cleaning.
- Russia reports over 10,000 new cases for fourth straight day.
6:45 AM
- Tyson Foods to resume 'limited production' at largest US pork plant.
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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
Important updates from Sunday, May 3
- NFL says it plans to start season on time despite coronavirus concerns
- DOH reports 615 new coronavirus cases in Flroida, death toll now at 1,379.
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he was so sick from the coronavirus that doctors had discussed what to say if he had died.
- Italy's Health Ministry: number of deaths in 24-hour period ending Sunday was lowest day-to-day since March 10.
- Trump says a vaccine for COVID-19 will be available by the end of the year.
- U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to it.
Important updates from Saturday, May 2
- DOH launches pop-up COVID-19 testing site in St. Pete
- Siesta Key businesses are ready to welcome back customers Monday
- Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate leader Mitch McConnell decline offer of quick COVID-19 tests
- April 30 and May 1 marked the deadliest 48 hours in the United States’ fight against COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.
- University of Tampa will hold its first-ever virtual commencement ceremony on May 9 at 11 a.m. More information will be given out on Monday.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Friday, May 1
- A number of major airlines have announced in recent days that face coverings will be required on flights during the spread of COVID-19.
- Hundreds of extra deputies will be on Pinellas County beaches to make sure people are social distancing starting Monday.
- Pasco County is reopening five public parks over the weekend.
- Recommendations, which were intended to guide Disney World and Universal Studio, showed that capacity at the attractions should be initially capped at 50%.
- DEO confirmed to ABC Action News' I-Team that they launched a new page that makes sure Floridians who applied for unemployment are paid retroactively to when they lost their jobs, not to when they were able to apply.
- Gov. DeSantis announces Florida state parks will reopen Monday, May 4.
- To view more updates, click here.
Important updates from Thursday, April 30
- 3.8 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing 6-week total to 30 million.
- NASCAR announced season will resume May 17 with seven races in 10 days, including four in elite Cup Series.
- 1 million people have now recovered from coronavirus around the world
- Lakeland Wawa temporarily shuts down after an employee tests positive for coronavirus
- To view more updates, click here.