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As a service to residents and the business community of the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. is providing free updates on changes in operations that affect businesses in the region because of the coronavirus. If you have news to report, please email Gregory Enns at [email protected] If you find this newsletter useful, please share it. To subscribe to this newsletter, click here.
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Florida COVID-19 cases advance by 1K for first time
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Florida today had its first plus-1,000 case gain in coronavirus cases, increasing by 1,227 cases over Sunday, according to a comparison of daytime reports released by the Florida Department of Health. The state reported a total of 5,473 positive cases, and a jump of more than 10,000 people tested, for a total of 54,182 tests taken in the state. The death toll increased by 7 statewide to 63, with a total of 652 hospitalizations.
Meanwhile, the number of cases on the Treasure Coast increased by 14 to a total of 80. St. Lucie County today surpassed Martin County with the most cases on the Treasure Coast at 29. Martin has 27 and Indian River County has 24.
So far two people on the Treasure Coat, in St. Lucie County, have died from coronavirus. Overall, the three counties have had 10 hospitalizations. Today’s report showed 928 people have been tested on the Treasure Coast, with 408 in St. Lucie, 267 in Martin and 253 in Indian River.
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County numbers based on individual case data on daily person's under investigation report and may vary somewhat from what appears on the state dashboard.
March 27 statistics are from the nightly report.
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DETAILS OF CORONAVIRUS CASES
(RED DENOTES NEW CASES SINCE FRIDAY'S NEWSLETTER)
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Website shows carryout restaurants on Treasure Coast
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We are adding restaurants every day. As a service to readers and restaurants on the Treasure Coast, Indian River Magazine Inc. has created a website showing restaurants that are open for carryout and/or delivery in St. Lucie, Indian River and Martin counties. The site includes hours and days carryout is available as well as popular dishes. See the new site at treasurecoastrestaurants.com
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South Florida Orthopaedics adjusts hours, offers telemedicine
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South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine has adjusted its walk-in clinic hours today to Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The practice is also now offering telemedicine appointments. For details, see https://southflaortho.com/telemedicine-appointments-now-available/
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Helping customers find your business during social distancing
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The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce will host a call at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 2, to help businesses adjust their digital profiles. Josh Brown of CBS12 will show how to make adjustments to your Google Map Profile so customers can stay informed of changes you’ve made at your business caused by social distancing.
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Better Business CEO is webinar speaker
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The Sebastian Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its weekly “In the Know’’ webinar at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
This week’s webinar features Rod Davis, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau. Register here
Join with screen-sharing at www.uberconference.com/njbrown or dial in by phone at 561-328-5945.
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PSL RE/MAX continues operations
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Although the RE/MAX Masterpiece office in Port St. Lucie is closed, agents are working remotely.
RE/MAX Masterpiece is conducting client meetings over the internet using the latest technology. Agents are also livestreaming homes and making videos available for client viewing. The company also has an accessible drop box at its office for any rental payments.
For more information, contact 772-340-2700 or remaxmasterpiecerealty.com
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Blood center to collect plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients
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OneBlood, the not-for-profit blood center serving Florida and the Treasure Coast, will soon begin collecting plasma from people who have recovered from the coronavirus so it can be transfused to people with life-threatening coronavirus infection in hopes of aiding their recovery.
The experimental treatment is approved by the FDA to be used on an emergency basis and is called “COVID-19 convalescent plasma”.
People who recover from coronavirus infection have developed antibodies to the virus that remain in the plasma portion of their blood. Transfusing the plasma that contains the antibodies into a person still fighting the virus can provide a boost to the patient’s immune system and potentially help them recover.
OneBlood is working closely with the Florida Department of Health to identify people who have recovered from COVID-19 to be potential donors.
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Church plans livestreaming of Easter services
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All Saints’ Episcopal Church in Jensen Beach, the oldest church in Martin County, will livestream Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter Sunday services. Visit www.allsaintsjensenbeach.org to livestream video for Palm Sunday April 10 at 10 a.m., Maundy Thursday service April 9 at 6 p.m., Good Friday liturgy at noon April 10, and Easter services at 6:30 a.m. and 10 a.m.
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Molly’s House gets $1 million donation
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Molly’s House in Stuart has received a $1 million donation from volunteer and board chair Betsy Herold.
Molly’s House for 24 years has a haven for those who have a family member in the hospital and who need a home away from home and a caring shelter that houses compassion and comfort for those in need.
“Family is what inspires Betsy,” said Wendie Berardi, community outreach director of Molly’s House. “She knows that Molly’s House offers more than an affordable, welcoming place for patients and their families when they need it most.’’
Molly’s House is currently operating at full capacity. Rooms for special needs patients and large family rooms are in high demand. Molly’s House needs to grow, to ensure families can stay together during the most challenging time of their lives.
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Today’s Hometown Hero is Jesse James, a phlebotomist who lives in Vero Beach. Jesse was nominated by Greg Atkinson. Says Greg of Jesse: “Jesse has been dedicating all of his personal time, talent, & materials into sewing masks for local medical professionals on the Treasure Coast. He is utilizing all resources to gather material and support through social media to make his goals a reality. Jesse always puts his heart and soul into the community. Jesse’s passion will help keep medical professionals safe and make the community stronger. Thanks Jesse for being selfless and putting your talents to make us all safe.’’
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Do you know somebody on the Treasure Coast who should be singled out for praise because of their actions during the coronavirus pandemic? Whether it’s a nurse at the local hospital, a volunteer at the local food bank or a grocery clerk going the extra mile, Treasure Coast Business and Indian River Magazine Inc. will help you sing their praises in our new online feature Hometown Heroes of the Treasure Coast. Visit www.indianrivermagazine.com/hometown-heroes/
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Does your business have news of a temporary closing or change in operations due to COVID-19 that you would like us to share with readers of this newsletter?
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BE PART OF THE BUSINESS CONVERSATION ON THE TREASURE COAST
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Let us help you promote your business in Indian River, the largest and most widely distributed magazine on the Treasure Coast, and on our Web sites, indianrivermagazine.com and tcbusiness.com, and through this weekly e-newsletter and our widely followed social media pages. Become an Indian River partner today.
• In Vero Beach and Port St. Lucie contact Lisa Crawford at [email protected] or 516.721.0848.
• In Stuart, Palm City, Jensen Beach and Hobe Sound contact Marsha Lange at [email protected]
or 772.237.1717.
• In Fort Pierce contact Sunny Gates at [email protected] or 772.204.5043.
• Outside the Treasure Coast, contact Publisher Gregory Enns at [email protected] or 772.940.9005.
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