How Is South Florida Preparing for the Coronavirus?
2 days ago by nbcmiami.com
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention raised concerns of a possible pandemic outbreak in the U.S. for the coronavirus, which has infected and killed thousands of people across the globe. According to the agency, two “presumptive positive” cases have been confirmed in Florida and they are asking the public to prepare. “We are asking the American public to work… read more...
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