Drive-thru testing areas being set up across South Florida as COVID-19 cases rise

Local hospitals and National Guardsmen are working on setting up drive-thru locations to help fill a need in South Florida: testing for COVID-19. 7News camerasRead More

Movie theaters request stimulus from Congress due to virus

NEW YORK (AP) — Faced with a lengthy shutdown due the coronavirus pandemic, movie theaters are requesting relief from the U.S. government. The National AssociationRead More

South Floridians self-isolate, work from home amid COVID-19 spread

South Florida residents who have self-quarantined because of possible exposure to COVID-19 and others who are now working or taking classes from home to avoidRead More

Diaz-Balart: 1st known positive test for virus in Congress

MIAMI (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart of Miami has become the first known member of Congress to test positive for the new coronavirus, heRead More

South Florida company feeding National Guard members helping to tackle coronavirus pandemic

A South Florida company is preparing meals for National Guard members who have been called to the region to help with the coronavirus pandemic. TheRead More

Florida Keys residents share coronavirus concerns, preventative measures being taken

There are no coronavirus cases in the Florida Keys as of Wednesday, but that does not mean residents do not have concerns over what someRead More

Automakers shut North American plants over coronavirus fears

DETROIT (AP) — Concerns about the spreading coronavirus forced most of North America’s auto plants to close, at least temporarily. Ford, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler,Read More

Miami-Dade Mayor to issue executive order with additional restrictions

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is issuing an executive implementing additional restrictions amid the COVID-19 outbreak. Gimenez said among other things, the order will restrict orRead More

US nursing homes warn of looming shortage of masks and gowns

WASHINGTON (AP) — Many nursing homes risk running out of protective masks and gowns by next week because of the coronavirus, and at least oneRead More

South Florida food businesses turn to delivery, takeout after dining room closures

Small stores and restaurants across South Florida are looking for options to stay afloat after being ordered to close their dining rooms, as health officialsRead More