How will coronavirus impact theme parks

Disneyland in California announced the park will close on Saturday through the end of the month in response to the novel coronavirus. Walt Disney World in Florida has yet to announce any closures, but theme park analysts say it's only a matter of time.

8 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Florida

The Florida Department of Health has announced eight new positive Florida COVID-19 cases. All individuals are being "appropriately cared for and isolated," the agency tweeted late Tuesday.  The state has not released where the cases are or any other details about the patients.

Florida Tech closes graduation to families

At least one Central Florida university is changing its graduation ceremony plans due to concerns over the coronavirus. Florida Tech University is moving to a smaller venue and closing its ceremony to only allow graduates to attend.

Coronavirus preparations at UF, UCF

The University of Florida is telling instructors they should consider moving classes online, in preparation for a possible outbreak of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus concerns at OIA and Port Everglades

The state is urging anyone who has traveled through Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale to self-quarantine should symptoms of coronavirus become present. Three workers there have tested positive for the virus. Meanwhile, a passenger who departed Orlando International Airport was rushed to the hospital upon landing in Rhode Island after she exhibited flu-like symptoms.

Florida issues coronavirus travel advisory

Florida lawmakers underwent a consultation by health officials on Monday over concerns they may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The five members of the Florida House of Representative and one staff member were given the all clear. In other news, Florida officials are walking back an earlier advisory requesting all travelers returning from foreign countries self-isolate, further sowing confusion over its efforts to contain a fast-spreading threat to public health

State and federal officials update public on coronavirus

Florida officials are walking back an earlier advisory requesting all travelers returning from foreign countries self-isolate, further sowing confusion over its efforts to contain a fast-spreading threat to public health.

Woman tests positive in Volusia County

Volusia County has documented its first confirmed case of COVID-19. On Monday, residents pressed officials for more details about the case and where the 66-year-old woman has been.

Is COVID-19 and pandemic?

A major focus is keeping the coronavirus a widespread pandemic. Some have dismissed the COVID-19 as a weak flu, only deadly in about 1% to 3% percent of cases, depending on data. But those numbers get more serious when it becomes a pandemic, an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people