ORLANDO, Fla. – The Texas governor issued an executive order Thursday requiring face masks to be worn in public across most of the state as confirmed coronavirus cases surge but in Florida, Gov.

Ron DeSantis has said he doesn’t plan to require masks even though the virus has been deadlier in the Sunshine State and the infection rate is higher than in the Lone Star State.For perspective, the Texas Department of Health reported 8,029 new COVID-19 cases ahead of the governor’s order.

Florida reported more than 10,100 on the same day, six times higher than the daily count of less than a month ago.Under Texas Gov.

Greg Abbott’s statewide order, face coverings must be worn over the mouth and nose in all counties that have 20 or more cases, with a.

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50 Cent ‘Reached Out’ To Ex Chelsea Handler Amid Recent Health Scare: He ‘Cares’ About Her

Despite 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler’s past relationship, the “In da Club” rapper still “cares” about the comedian. After the 56-year-old former late night talk show host was hospitalized following an undisclosed health scare on Feb. 4, 50 Cent – whose real name is Curtis Jackson – reached out to check up on his former flame.

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More than 50,000 boosters given yesterday; 446 community cases; 23 in hospital

The Big Boost continues today, promoting the booster dose to anyone over 18 who has had their second dose more than 3 months ago. Many vaccination centres will be open extended hours over the weekend to encourage people to get their booster.

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Delaware County hospital gives families one-week notice before closing hospice unit

RIDLEY, Pa. - Maureen Tribuiani said she knows her 87-year-old mother’s time is coming. It’s an indescribable pain, but one that was slightly alleviated knowing she was at least in good hands."We don’t know if it’s going to be weeks,or a month, or months, but she’s still at the end, and I want her happy and comfortable, and she was very comfortable there," Tribuiani said.She brought her mother, Mary "Mae" Doherty, to the 10-bed inpatient hospice unit at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park back on Jan.

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COVID-19: Copping says non-ICU hospitalizations in Alberta within normal capacity

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to start loosening COVID-19 health measures immediately instead of waiting for numbers to come down.

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COVID-19: Copping says Alberta’s restrictions exemption program was no longer effective

Health Minister Jason Copping explains why the Alberta government chose to scrap its restrictions exemption program immediately.

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Alberta health minister explains decision to remove COVID-19 mask restrictions for children under 12

Health Minister Jason Copping explains the reasoning behind the removal of masking mandates for children under 12 in Alberta.

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Florida’s state of emergency extended as COVID-19 continues posing threat

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‘Contact tracing is not going to be enough,’ Gov. DeSantis says in fight against COVID-19

MIAMI, Fla. – Contact tracing is not the foundation of Florida’s strategy to fight the coronavirus pandemic, Gov.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterates commitment to curbing the spread of COVID-19 in long term care facilities

MIAMI, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news briefing Monday in Miami to discuss COVID-19 updates and said he would continue to allocate resources to long term care facilities across the state to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in vulnerable demographics.“Today we’re at the site of the old Pan American Hospitals, now the Miami Care Center, and we’re doing that to highlight a new partnership between the Miami Care Center the Avante Group Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centers in the state of Florida to create 150 bed COVID-19 dedicated nursing home,” DeSantis said.

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Cast members put Disney World’s COVID-19 safety changes to the test

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World cast members will play the role of guests this week as they test Disney’s safety changes before its theme parks begin to reopen to guests amid the coronavirus pandemic.The company is holding cast member preview days on Tuesday and Wednesday at Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom.On Thursday and Friday, annual passholders will get the chance to visit the parks before they open to the regular park on Saturday.[RELATED: Disney World to reopen as coronavirus cases soar in Florida]Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot are set to reopen July 15.The parks were closed in mid-March as coronavirus cases increased in Florida.Gov.

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Here’s how likely you are to get infected if you’re exposed to COVID-19

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis provided Floridians with an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic Monday, saying the state is working to protect its at-risk community, emphasizing it’s up to people to take safety precautions to help curb the spread of the disease.The governor expressed some of those safety precautions include being cognizant of how one can unknowingly be infected with the coronavirus and pass it on to others.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis in Central Florida after record weekend of new COVID-19 cases

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a stop in The Villages Monday to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.His visit comes after a record weekend of newly reported cases in Florida, which now total more than 206,000 since March.Florida Health Department statistics recorded more than 6,300 new cases Monday.

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Wolf's mask order inflames partisan fight over virus

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Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans

AUSTIN, Texas - Gov. Greg Abbott issued a statewide face covering requirement on Thursday as the coronavirus outbreak continued to worsen in Texas."Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions," the order read.Abbott's order goes into effect 12:01 p.m.

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Texas orders wearing of face masks in public places

The governor of the US state of Texas has issued an executive order requiring face coverings in public spaces as the state marks record numbers of new coronavirus infections.

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Coronavirus cases now rising in 40 U.S. states as Texas orders mandatory mask use

U.S. states — Arizona, California, Florida and Texas — reported a combined 25,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases Thursday as the infection curve rose in 40 of the 50 states heading into the July Fourth holiday weekend.With the number of daily confirmed coronavirus cases nationwide climbing past 50,000, an alarming 36 states saw an increase in the percentage of tests coming back positive for the virus.

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Dr. Deborah Birx urges Florida to start pool testing for coronavirus

TAMPA, Fla. – A key member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force says she wants the State of Florida to begin pool testing groups of people for the coronavirus.Dr. Deborah Birx traveled with Vice President Mike Pence and Gov.

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In Tampa, Pence praises Florida's 'innovative' coronavirus response efforts

TAMPA, Fla. - As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force made a visit to Tampa to praise the governor and his efforts to slow the virus.Thursday, Vice President Mike met with Governor Ron DeSantis at USF Health's Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa.The last time the vice president was in Florida was May 20, when the number of positive coronavirus cases were dropping, and the economy was re-opening. Things are different now, with the state breaking records for new daily cases at least once a week. Overnight, Florida added more than 10,000 new COVID-19 cases – 911 in Hillsborough alone.RELATED: Florida reports over 10,000 new

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Vice President Pence, Gov. DeSantis meet as Florida hits 10,000 daily virus cases

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida reported more than 10,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for the first time Thursday, an unwanted milestone eclipsed hours before Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis met in Tampa to discuss the state's response to the disease.The new record of 10,109 cases is partly caused by increased testing, but the mark is six times higher than where the record stood a month ago.

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Vanilla Ice CANCELS Austin concert due to pandemic backlash

Alright stop.Vanilla Ice has cancelled his Austin concert this Friday after facing backlash for trying to proceed with it despite rising cases of COVID-19.The 52-year-old rapper (real name Rob Van Winkle) took to his social media to share a video to make the announcement that they will be postponing the show.

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Vice President Pence's visit to Tampa focuses on Florida's efforts to combat COVID-19

TAMPA, Fla. - As COVID-19 cases across Tampa Bay continue to rise in record jumps, the head of the White House Coronavirus Task Force is making a visit to Tampa.Vice President Mike Pence is meeting with Governor Ron DeSantis at USF Health's Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation in downtown Tampa to discuss what the state is doing to slow the spread of the virus. They will speak to reporters following their meetings. The meeting comes on a day in which Florida reported its highest-ever single-day increase in COVID-19 cases -- over 10,000 new cases were noted Thursday.Pence was originally scheduled to be in Sarasota on Thursday, but the Sarasota County Republican Party announced it was postponed.

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Vanilla Ice pushing forward with 4th of July concert despite coronavirus spike in Texas

COVID-19 pandemic, American rapper Vanilla Ice has announced a one-off Independence Day celebration concert at a restaurant in Austin, Texas, despite recent safety regulations set in place by state Governor Greg Abbott.Last Friday, after surpassing 5,000 coronavirus-related hospitalizations, Abbott, 62, made the decision to scale back the state’s aggressive reopening strategy and ordered bars to close indefinitely, while also forcing restaurants to reduce capacity by 50 per cent, according to the Canadian Press.All concerts in U.S.’s second-largest state have been cancelled as a result too.

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Space Force headquarters: Brevard, Orange, Seminole counties backed by DeSantis

TALLHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed six Florida counties and three cities that hope to land the command headquarters of the U.S.

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Vanilla Ice set to perform a concert in Texas this weekend as COVID-19 cases surge

While Texas governor Greg Abbott ordered all bars to be closed again last Friday, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, Vanilla Ice is still planning a show this Friday.The 52-year-old rapper (real name Rob Van Winkle) revealed on Instagram last week that he's performing at the Emerald Point Bar & Grill on Friday, July 3.While most concert venues are closed, the Emerald Point Bar & Grill takes in more than half of its revenue from food sales, so it's still classified as a restaurant and therefore still open, according to the Austin Chronicle.

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Trust Index: Fact checking Gov. Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 comments

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VP Mike Pence to visit Florida as COVID-19 cases in the state rise

TAMPA – Vice President Mike Pence with travel to Tampa on Thursday and meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss Florida’s effort in limiting the spread of COVID-19.As of July 1, the department of health has reported more than 158,000 cases of COVID-19 in the state.The DOH said more than 14,800 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 and the state has reported 3,650 COVID-19 deaths.More than 49,000 people have tested positive for coronavirus in the past seven days, according to the DOH.

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Gov. DeSantis says new coronavirus infections ‘not uniform throughout the state’

ORLANDO, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said though the number of increasing coronavirus cases could be alarming to some, he said ultimately new infections looked different across the state and are changing how the state responds to the pandemic.DeSantis answered reporters’ questions from Bethune-Cookman University Wednesday at a news conference, saying as the cases continue to climb, the trend is that the virus seems to be infecting a younger demographic.

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Austin City Limits Festival cancelled as Texas experiences spike in coronavirus cases

coronavirus cases.The festival was due to take place over two weekends in the city’s Zilker Park this autumn, October 2-4 and October 9-11.In a statement posted on their website, ACL organisers said: “We would have loved to put on another memorable show this year, however, with the uncertainty surrounding the current situation in Texas, this decision is the only responsible solution.“The health and safety of our fans, artists, partners, staff and the entire Austin community remains our highest priority.”On Sunday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott warned that the spread of coronavirus had taken a “swift and very dangerous turn” in the state.“Over just the past few weeks, the daily number of cases have gone from an average of about 2,000, to more

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Florida governor signs abortion law requiring parental consent for minors

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that will require parental consent before minors can have abortions, a long-sought goal of abortion opponents in Florida.DeSantis did not make a public statement about the bill signing, but Senate President Bill Galvano, R-Bradenton, and other supporters praised the measure and said parents need to be involved when their underage daughters consider having abortions.“The serious and irrevocable decision to end a pregnancy involves undergoing a significant medical procedure that results, in many cases, in lifelong emotional and physical impacts,” Galvano said in a prepared statement.

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Temporary ban on evictions, foreclosures in Florida set to expire July 1

ORLANDO, Fla. – The temporary ban on evictions and foreclosures in Florida put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis due to economic hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic will expire on Wednesday unless the governor, again, decides to extend the moratorium.DeSantis issued an executive order in April placing a moratorium, or hold, on evictions due to nonpayment of monthly rent or mortgages.

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WATCH LIVE: Governor makes ‘major announcement’ from marine center

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Further acknowledging that climate change is a growing concern in his state, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a measure requiring public coastal construction projects to first be reviewed for impacts on the state's fragile seashore because of rising sea levels.The signing was hailed by environmentalists as an important step in addressing the encroaching ocean in a state with more than 1,300 miles of shoreline and where two-thirds of the 22 million residents live along the coast.The bill was one of 28 signed into law by DeSantis late Monday, including one that undoes a ban on sunscreen imposed by Key West.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Alyssa’s Law, requiring silent alarms at all Florida public schools

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law Tuesday that requires all public schools in the state of Florida to have a silent panic alarm.Alyssa’s Law was named in honor of Alyssa Alhadeff, 14, who was killed in the Feb.

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Florida reports 6,093 new cases of COVID-19, 58 new deaths

most recent batch of data gives him reason to believe the mask mandate is helping to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.Pino emphasized that’s it’s still too soon to know for sure if the lower numbers are a result of the mask mandate, which went into effect June 20 after the county -- much like the state as a whole -- reported a spike in cases as reopening efforts continued throughout Florida.[READ MORE: Central Florida counties weigh recommending or adopting mandatory mask orders | Coronavirus: Is Orange County’s mask mandate working? Too soon to tell, health official says]Gov.

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Florida announces new rent and mortgage assistance

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WATCH LIVE: Sen. Randolph Bracy responds to state budget actions

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Pointing to “difficult circumstances,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said he signed a $92.2 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year after vetoing about $1 billion in spending.The large numbers of vetoes came as state revenues plummet because of economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

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Trust Index: Does AC spread coronavirus? Experts say not really

recently reopened theme parks to beat the heat.But with a highly contagious virus still among the Central Florida community, is it safe to stay indoors and enjoy the air conditioning?Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday where he posed doubt over the safety of air conditioning amid the pandemic.“I think part of it may be, as it gets hotter, people are going to want to go indoors more and be in the air conditioning, and the air conditioning is not going to be your friend when it comes to ...

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More Florida beaches announce closures as virus cases rise

MIAMI – Officials are announcing more beaches will be closing again in Florida to avoid further spread of the new coronavirus as they try to tamp down on large gatherings amid a spike in confirmed COVID-19 cases.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a news conference Sunday in Pensacola that interactions among young people are driving the surge in confirmed cases.

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Officials warn coronavirus pandemic could worsen as global death toll hits 500,000

coronavirus milestones Sunday — 500,000 confirmed deaths, 10 million confirmed cases — and hit another high mark for daily new infections as governments that attempted reopenings continued to backtrack and warn that worse news could be yet to come.“COVID-19 has taken a very swift and very dangerous turn in Texas over just the past few weeks,” said Gov. Greg Abbott, who allowed businesses to start reopening in early May but on Friday shut down bars and limited restaurant dining amid a spike in cases.California Gov.

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Florida governor signs into law bill to speed up recounts

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law this weekend that allows local elections officials across the state to use a secondary system to speed up recounts and verify the accuracy of results.The governor approved the voting systems measure to employ a statewide network used for recounts.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says he will not make face masks mandatory, says it would 'backfire'

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MAY 06: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes his mask off as he prepares to speak during a press conference at the Hard Rock Stadium testing site on May 06, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida.

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US coronavirus cases leap up by 45,200 in just 24 hours forcing new lockdown measures

Coronavirus infections in the US have leapt up by 45,242 in a single day - the largest 24-hour increase of the whole pandemic.

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Florida Enacts Changes to iBudget Program for Individuals with Disabilities

Health News Florida (June 24)Florida Enacts Changes to iBudget Program for Individuals with DisabilitiesFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill to revamp the state’s iBudget Medicaid program, which serves about 34,000 individuals with disabilities under a home and community-based services waiver.

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Governor says Florida isn’t ready to enter third phase of coronavirus reopening

TAMPA, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida isn’t ready for the next phase of his effort to reinvigorate the economy amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas

AUSTIN, TX - MAY 18: Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces the reopening of more Texas businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic at a press conference at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Monday, May 18, 2020. Abbott said that childcare facilities, y (Photo by Lynda M. Gonzalez-Pool/Getty Images)Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responds to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.Businesses that were permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.“As we experience an increase in both positive

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U.S. governors who quickly lifted coronavirus restrictions backpedal as cases spike

coronavirus restrictions, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott didn’t wear a mask.

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Florida governor expands school voucher program

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that expands an existing school voucher program to allow more lower income families to participate.The bill expands the income level for which families can receive a voucher for students to attend private school.

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Trust Index: Investigating Gov. DeSantis’ latest claims about COVID-19 in Florida

ORLANDO, Fla. – News 6 is investigating Gov. Ron DeSantis’ latest claims about COVID-19 and put those comments through the trust index.Gov.

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State agents could be going undercover into businesses not following guidelines

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulations has already increased enforcement statewide of restaurants and bars not complying with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Phase 2 guidelines conducting both routine and complaint-based inspections, according to a department spokesperson.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Masks now required in Texas but not Florida, where data shows COVID-19 numbers growing faster

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