Tracking Coronavirus: Spike in Florida cases continue, as another 1,180 cases are reported by health officials

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ORLANDO, Fla. - Below is a log of the day's events as it relates to the global coronavirus pandemic.

9:00 a.m. -- The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday. Details HERE.

11:00 a.m. -- The latest numbers from the Florida Department of Health show there are 63,928 cases of coronavirus in the state, up 1,180 since Saturday. There have been 2,700 deaths as a result, up 12 from Saturday.

12:00 p.m. -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that over a third of Americans who took its survey reportedly misused household cleaners by using them on their fruits and vegetables in the attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Read more HERE.

12:30 p.m. -- Recent protests across the U.S. over the death of George Floyd could lead to new surges in coronavirus cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned. More details on how exactly HERE.

Below is an interactive Florida Department of Health dashboard, showing a county-by-county breakdown of positive COVID-19 cases statewide.

If you are having trouble seeing the map or using it (especially on a mobile device), click here to load in a new window.

Phase two of Florida's reopening began on Friday. The following changes are in effect:

Restaurants can now allow bar-top seating with appropriate social distancing.
Bars and pubs can now operate with 50 percent capacity indoors and full capacity outside as long as appropriate social distancing is followed. Only seated patrons can receive service.
Retail stores can now operate at full capacity with responsible social distancing and sanitization protocols.
Gyms can now operate at full capacity as well with appropriate social distancing and frequent sanitization.
Entertainment businesses, like movie theaters, concert houses, auditoriums, playhouses, bowling alleys and arcades, can operate at 50 percent with appropriate social distancing and sanitization protocols.
Personal services businesses, including but not limited to tattoo parlors, acupuncture establishments, tanning salons, and massage establishments, may operate with guidance from the Florida Department of Health.
Pari-mutuel betting facilities can submit a request to reopen to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The request must include an endorsement from their county mayor or county administrator if there is no mayor.

Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach -- which are the counties that got hit the heaviest by coronavirus in Florida -- will remain in phase one for the time being. When ready, they can seek approval from their county mayor or county administrator to enter phase two.

Protests and coronavirus concerns

Some believe that the risk of a public outbreak is worth it to get the message across.

Coronavirus can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, including when an individual coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land on objects and surfaces. Others can then contract the virus by touching these objects or surfaces, then their eyes, nose or mouth.

As stated before, symptoms of the coronavirus include fever, cough and shortness of breath. They may show in as few as two days or as many as 14 days following exposure, the Florida Department of Health says. Most people recover from COVID-19 without special treatment, but the elderly and those with underlying medical problems are more likely to develop serious illness.

First weekend of phase 2

Florida entered phase 2 of reopening on Friday as Universal Orlando reopened its gates to the general public.

If you display coronavirus symptoms, you should contact a local health organization and make them aware of your condition prior to arrival while also following specific instructions or guidelines they may have.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 and let them know if you have been infected or believe that you may be. If you are infected, a medical professional or another authority will likely advise that you remain isolated while sick. This includes staying at home and not going into public places or large events.

Please visit the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 webpage for information and guidance regarding COVID-19 in Florida.

Orange County residents can apply for stimulus checks

According to Mayor Jerry Demings, residents will receive a one-time $1,000 payment per eligible household. Eligible small businesses can receive a grant of $10,000. However, he says funds for both programs are limited.

For any other questions related to COVID-19 in Florida, please contact the Department’s dedicated COVID-19 Call Center by calling 1-(866) 779-6121. The Call Center is available 24 hours a day. Inquiries may also be emailed to COVID-19@flhealth.gov.

Globally, there have been over 6.9 million COVID-19 cases, resulting in over 400,000 deaths, according to John Hopkins University.