Archive for Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Fishkind Conversations: Florida’s Unemployment System Under Pressure
We’re getting a first glimpse into economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. Unemployment compensation claims are at record highs. Economic analyst Hank Fishkind tells 90.7’s Nicole Darden Creston that Florida’s unemployment filing system couldn’t keep up with demand.
Published in Fishkind Economic Commentaries
Published in Fishkind Economic Commentaries
Cruise Ship Struggling With COVID-19 Headed to Florida
A cruise ship with four dead and nearly 200 people who have been sick with suspected COVID-19 may dock in Fort Lauderdale if cruise company executives and public officials can agree on a plan.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
Coronavirus Latest For 3/31: Sumter County Issues Stay-At-Home Order; Florida Cases Over 6,700
WMFE is monitoring the latest on the new coronavirus for March 31, including expanded school closures and possible power bill rate decreases.
Published in Central Florida News
Published in Central Florida News
Who’s Sickest From COVID-19? These Conditions Tied To Increased Risk
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finds 78% of COVID-19 patients in the U.S. requiring admission to the intensive care unit had at least one underlying condition.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
Models Of Epidemic Predict Huge U.S. Death Toll; Scientists Hope For Better Outcome
Computer models predict that between 100,000 and 200,000 Americans will die from COVID-19 in the months ahead. Administration officials said public health interventions could still lower the toll.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
‘Ordinary People’ Books Can Help In This Extraordinary Time
Our kids' books columnist Juanita Giles reports that, stuck at home with her family, she's turned to a series by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos, for stories about relatable heroes.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response
President Trump claimed ally and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.
Published in NPR News
Published in NPR News
