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El turismo florece en los Cayos de Florida pese a la escasez de trabajadores
Read full article: El turismo florece en los Cayos de Florida pese a la escasez de trabajadoresHay tráfico en U.S. 1 desde el condado de Miami-Dade hasta Duck Key, una comunidad junto al mar en el condado de Monroe. Los turistas han estado acudiendo allí durante la pandemia de coronavirus.
Calls for more intense screening among competitive athletes with COVID-19
Read full article: Calls for more intense screening among competitive athletes with COVID-19FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Research continues to show that young athletes who contract COVID19 are at a higher risk of a condition called Myocarditis which leads to inflammation of the heart muscle. That risk is now leading some experts to suggest screening MRIs for at-risk athletes. Reyna said the caveat to recommending Magnetic Resonance Imaging for all athletes include the time involved, as well as the expense which might not be covered by insurance as a routine screening for all competitive athletes. A recent study done in Pittsburgh found that women who had high blood pressure in the first six weeks after giving birth were highly likely to develop chronic hypertension later in life. AdThe same was true of women whose blood pressure declined more slowly after delivery.
Miami-Dade makes ‘very small number’ of appointments for COVID-19 vaccine available at 7:15 p.m.
Read full article: Miami-Dade makes ‘very small number’ of appointments for COVID-19 vaccine available at 7:15 p.m.MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Miami-Dade County issued the only 2,000 appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine available on Monday afternoon in 10 minutes. Levine Cava said Sunday her administration is working alongside hospitals, cities, and the state to distribute vaccines to as many of them as possible. REMINDER: Starting today at 2 pm, Miami-Dade will release another limited number of #COVID19 vaccine appointments available to seniors 65+. All available COVID-19 vaccine appointments have been filled. For more information about access to the COVID-19 vaccine, call the Florida Division of Emergency Management at 1-866-779-6121.
DeSantis says coronavirus testing is free in Florida; lab in Hialeah charges $150
Read full article: DeSantis says coronavirus testing is free in Florida; lab in Hialeah charges $150Ron DeSantis said COVID-19 testing during the coronavirus pandemic is free of charge in Florida, the Larkin Community Hospital’s Cardiotropic Labs has been charging $150 per test. Dr. Jack Michel, the CEO of Larkin Community Hospital, released a statement on Friday saying the lab has charged the city of Hialeah and federal prisons for tests. She said her son was experiencing coronavirus-like symptoms when he decided to go get tested outside of the Larkin Community Hospital campus in Hialeah. Michel said Larkin Community Hospital is cooperating with local and state authorities. Here is Larkin Community Hospital’s statement:Dr. Jack Michel, the CEO of Larkin Community Hospital:There appears to be some kind of misunderstanding regarding the services provided by Cardiotropic Labs, a Larkin Community Hospital subsidiary.
Trump declares COVID-19 emergency; Pelosi announces aid deal
Read full article: Trump declares COVID-19 emergency; Pelosi announces aid dealWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday declared the coronavirus pandemic a national emergency in order to free up more money and resources. Trump said, “I don’t take responsibility at all” for the slow rollout of testing. “Through a very collective action and shared sacrifice, national determination, we will overcome the threat of the virus,” Trump said. Central to the aid package from Congress, which builds on an emergency $8.3 billion measure approved last week, is the free testing and sick pay provisions. Several lawmakers, including some close to Trump, have also been exposed to people who tested positive for the virus, and are self-isolating.
COVID-19 prevention: Miami Dade College cancels classes starting Friday
Read full article: COVID-19 prevention: Miami Dade College cancels classes starting FridayMIAMI – Miami Dade College announced Thursday night all classes are canceled from Friday to March 29, but teachers still have to show up to work. According to Hessy Fernandez, a spokesman for the public college, the teachers will have to start preparing to transition to a remote learning environment. Fernandez also said employees who help to keep the facility operational will also have to report to work. For more information, visit the college’s site.
COVID-19 patient in Miami-Dade remains on home quarantine, mayor says
Read full article: COVID-19 patient in Miami-Dade remains on home quarantine, mayor saysMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – After the Florida Department of Health announced the first COVID-19 case in Miami-Dade County on Wednesday night, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez said the patient was recovering at home. Epidemiologists have reported the respiratory illness affects patients differently, and while some patients can be asymptomatic, others can die. Two COVID-19 patients have died in Florida. Public health officials reported the Miami-Dade County patient is a 56-year-old man and his case is related to a recent trip. Public health officials also announced the positive COVID-19 cases in Florida surged to 31, including a new case in Broward County.
Officials announce 8 new positive Florida COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Officials announce 8 new positive Florida COVID-19 casesFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Public health officials announced on Tuesday night there are eight new positive COVID-19 cases in Florida -- where two COVID-19 patients have already died in Santa Rosa and Lee counties. With the eight new cases in Nassau, Alachua, Collier, Pinellas and Pasco counties, Florida’s total count of positive cases of COVID-19 increased to 28. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday the COVID-19 cases in Florida are largely related to international travel, according to Helen Aguirre, a spokeswoman for DeSantis’ office. Most of the COVID-19 patients in Florida are in their 60s and 70s. The youngest Florida residents who are ill are a 29-year-old woman in Hillsborough County and a 46-year-old man in Pasco County.
Did you know COVID-19 is name of disease, not virus? Here are 10 facts about new coronavirus:
Read full article: Did you know COVID-19 is name of disease, not virus? Here are 10 facts about new coronavirus:A spokesperson for WHO told Science using the name SARS could create "unnecessary fear,” so the organization was going to refer to the disease as COVID-19 and to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which scientists are using, as the COVID-19 virus. Data shows, people aged 80 or older had a fatality rate of nearly 15 percent. People aged 70 to 79 had a fatality rate of about 8 percent. People aged 60 to 69 had a fatality rate of 3.6 percent. Researchers found the SARS-CoV-2 virus evolved to become more aggressive and spread more quickly.
Here is a list of precautions for caretakers of people under self-quarantine
Read full article: Here is a list of precautions for caretakers of people under self-quarantineMIAMI – The Florida Department of Health is asking anyone who has traveled internationally to places at risk of the COVID-19 spread to self-quarantine for 14 days. Then, immediately clean your hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Next, remove and dispose of facemask, and immediately clean your hands again with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean your hands (with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) immediately after removing your gloves. Clean your hands (with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer) immediately after handling these items.
Virus threat: Florida governor declares state of emergency
Read full article: Virus threat: Florida governor declares state of emergencyFlorida health officials have stressed that normally healthy individuals remain at low risk of contracting the virus. Earlier in the day, Florida Health Department Spokesman Alberto Moscoso said “the situation in Florida is swiftly changing." A statement from the Florida Health Department had earlier advised all individuals traveling internationally to self-isolate for 14 days. Late Monday, state health officials reported that a 60-year-old Volusia County woman tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the state's total to 19. Of the 19 cases, 13 were diagnosed in Florida and five in another state, officials said.
Investigators believe New York patient didn’t spread COVID-19 in Miami, official says
Read full article: Investigators believe New York patient didn’t spread COVID-19 in Miami, official saysMIAMI – After a 50-year-old New York attorney who traveled to Miami was diagnosed with COVID-19, investigators found his wife, son, daughter, neighbor, friend and his friend’s three kids were also infected with the new coronavirus, Gov. Authorities in Miami-Dade were concerned the attorney had spread the disease during his visit to Miami, but on Friday night officials announced investigators don’t believe he did. Ron DeSantis, investigators believe the attorney did not develop or spread the new coronavirus in Miami. The attorney’s 20-year-old son, who was diagnosed with COVID-19, was symptomatic before his father, authorities said. The attorney had not traveled to China, where the new coronavirus surfaced in December.
Public health officials report Florida’s first 2 COVID-19 deaths
Read full article: Public health officials report Florida’s first 2 COVID-19 deathsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The first two Florida COVID-19 patients to die were from Santa Rosa and Lee counties, the Florida Department of Health announced on Friday night. State public health officials reported the Lee County patient who died was a presumptive positive case. Officials also announced the first two presumptive positive COVID-19 cases in South Florida are in Broward County. As of Saturday morning, there are 278 people “currently being monitored” for COVID-19 symptoms in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health. Florida public health officials are also reporting 12 positive cases: Six are Florida residents, 5 are Florida cases repatriated and one is a non-Florida resident.
2 men isolated as ‘presumptive positive’ COVID-19 cases in Broward County, authorities say
Read full article: 2 men isolated as ‘presumptive positive’ COVID-19 cases in Broward County, authorities sayFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Health announced on Friday night there are two presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Broward County and two COVID-19 patients who died in Lee and Santa Rosa counties. The two Broward County patients are in isolation, authorities said. Broward County authorities ask residents not to 'overreact' to COVID-19 fearsOn Friday afternoon, Broward County authorities met at the area’s emergency center to ask the public not to panic or overreact as officials are prepared for the threat. Florida public health officials are also reporting 12 positive cases: Six are Florida residents, 5 are Florida cases repatriated and one is a non-Florida resident. For more information about the cases, the Florida Department of Health’s COVID-19 call center is available 24-hours a day at 1-866-779-6121.
Here is how common cold can be confused with COVID-19
Read full article: Here is how common cold can be confused with COVID-19The student at UM’s Pearson Residential College feared a COVID-19 infection, but after the medical team’s examination, the student was diagnosed with the common cold, according to the Coral Gables Police Department. More than 200 types of viruses can cause the common cold, but rhinoviruses are the most common and experts can use a quick confirmatory test to tell the difference. Healthcare professionals in South Florida are working with the Florida Department of Health and the CDC to determine who needs to be tested for COVID-19. COVID-19 continues to spread across United StatesAs of Saturday morning, there are 278 people “currently being monitored” for COVID-19 symptoms in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Health. The Florida Department of Health’s call center is available 24-hours a day at 1-866-779-6121.
Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinking
Read full article: Roller-coaster week ends with bond yields, stocks sinkingAfter skidding sharply through the day as fear pounded markets, steep drops for stocks and bond yields suddenly eased up in the last hour. Earlier in the day, the S&P 500 had been down 4%. Friday's drop for the S&P 500 was the latest swing in a remarkably turbulent week. It was only two weeks ago that the S&P 500 set a record high, on Feb. 19. MARKET ROUNDUP:The S&P 500 fell 51.57, or 1.7%, to 2,972.37.