BLOG: Latest coronavirus updates from Friday, May 29

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!

7:48 PM

• Local family asks for looser restrictions at Florida group homes amid COVID-19 pandemic

6:28 PM

• Google expands mental health screening tools to help those with anxiety

5:03 PM

• Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando get approval by state to reopen theme parks

4:30 PM

• Report: NBA sets July 31 as target date for season to resume

3:11 PM

• Trump says he's ending the US's relationship with the WHO as COVID-19 deaths climb above 100K

2:28 PM

• Department of Health reports 54,497 positive COVID-19 cases in Florida, the death toll is over 2,400.

12:31 PM

• Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital sees uptick in drownings since pandemic's start

11:28 AM

• ZooTampa taking steps to protect animals and people during reopening

10:00 AM

• Sunken Gardens reopens, hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 12 - 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.

7:00 AM

• Spain to provide impoverished families minimum monthly income.
• Israel reports virus outbreaks at recently reopened schools.
• Berlin-based pianist plans marathon performance.
• New Zealand near eradication, but virus has grim global hold.

5:00 AM

• ZooTampa reopening today, reservations recommended.

Important updates from Thursday, May 28

• 2.1 million Americans filed for unemployment last week, bringing the 10-week total to 40 million.
• Playgrounds, pools and beaches in Pinellas County to see changes starting Monday.
• On Monday, June 1, Topgolf will reopen its Tampa location at 10690 Palm River Road.
• Hillsborough County leaders vote to extend local state of emergency.
• To view more updates, click here.

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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