Coronavirus in Florida

Coronavirus in Florida

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Coronavirus in Florida episodes

  • Beaches are open. Here’s what to expect.
    On this episode, Times reporter Tracey McManus describes what she saw Monday at Clearwater Beach and Dr. Marissa Levine from the University of South Florida shares some tips on how to stay safe if you decide to venture out.

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    14 min
  • Confusion over how Florida is counting the dead
    On this episode, Allison Graves talks to Times' deputy editor of investigations Kathleen McgGrory about why the state stopped publishing the list of coronavirus deaths being compiled by Florida’s medical examiners.

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    14 min
  • How 'Coronavirus in Florida' is made
    On this crossover episode, enterprise editor Maria Carrillo, enterprise reporter Lane DeGregory and audio producer Allison Graves discuss the ways the Tampa Bay Times newsroom is covering the coronavirus pandemic.

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    22 min
  • Has Florida flattened the curve?
    This week, state officials began conversations about reopening Florida. But there’s still a lot of uncertainty about whether it's safe to re-open. So, to get a better understanding of where Florida is on the curve, we talked with Dr. Sally Alrabaa

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    13 min
  • A tale of two coronavirus cases

    They didn’t know it at the time, but Bill Nesmith and Joan Gee both had coronavirus, but heir symptoms were very different. Tampa Bay Times features reporter Christopher Spata shared their story in a story published online last week. On this episode, host Allison Graves talks with Spata about their ordeal.


    Story: https://www.tampabay.com/news/health/2020/04/15/retired-hillsborough-fire-chief-fought-coronavirus-for-weeks/


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    17 min
  • Will Gov. Ron DeSantis’ COVID-19 response hurt his political future?

    On this episode, we talk to Dr. Susan MacManus, a retired political science professor from the University of South Florida, about how DeSantis’ response to the pandemic has affected approval polls.


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    13 min
  • A conversation about unemployment in the Sunshine State

    On this episode, Allison Graves talks with Tampa Bay Times business columnist Graham Brink about how the state's unemployment system is affecting everyday people.


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    13 min

About Coronavirus in Florida

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The new coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has been confirmed in Florida. The Tampa Bay Times is sharing the facts behind the spread of the virus, including what you should do to prepare,…