Name: VERIFY: Fact-checking this week's coronavirus claims
Uploaded: 3/28/2020 1:50:33 AM
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Description: The VERIFY team is compiling each week's coronavirus fact-checks. Here is a look at what you should know for the week of March 27.

Airline passenger with COVID-19 intercepted in Jacksonville

An airline passenger infected with the coronavirus was intercepted en route from New York to Jacksonville, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Saturday.

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New executive order for boaters says vessels must be at least 50 feet apart, have no more than 10 people

The order was enacted to reflect direction from Gov. DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control, the FWC said.

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New FWC rules for recreational boaters amid COVID-19

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said all recreational boaters must be at least 50 feet apart and each vessel must have no more than 10 people.

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First Coast food truck owners staying open despite coronavirus concerns

The City of Jacksonville is allowing food trucks to continue to operate.

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Disney extends closures 'until further notice' in effort to combat coronavirus

The extension impacts both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort.

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Social distancing: Not just an American practice

Singapore is asking people to stay at least three feet apart and is advertising social distancing recommendations at banks, malls and restaurants.

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Jacksonville native stuck in Peru as nation closes its borders due to COVID-19

The national state of emergency order gave foreign travelers less than 24 hours to evacuate the country before closing the country’s borders.

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Palm Coast mayor says voluntary stay-at-home order is a 'call to action'

Mayor Milissa Holland is asking people to stay at home unless it's for essential services.

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US tourists stranded abroad don't know when they'll return

At this time, there's no official count of how many Americans or citizens of other nations are stranded outside their home countries.

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Truck drivers, truck stops continue operations around the clock amid COVID-19 concerns

Truckers are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic and so are the roadside rest stops that give them some much needed time off the road.

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Delta flight temporarily grounded after passenger possibly exposed to coronavirus

The passenger alerted a flight attendant on the New York-to-Seattle flight Monday.

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Travel consultants warn travelers to not cancel plans, reschedule instead amid COVID-19 concerns

Norwegian Airlines is the latest to ground its fleet, furloughing 7500 workers.

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How coronavirus concerns are impacting travel plans

The Pandemic identified as Covid-19 is taking its toll on the travel industry.

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Stocks plunge 2,997 points amid fears coronavirus will cause recession

The losses accelerated in the last hour of trading as President Donald Trump advised Americans to avoid large gatherings.

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'It's getting worse': United Airlines to cut flights 50%

United's president and CEO say they expect reduced flight schedules into summer.

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TSA will let travelers bring larger hand sanitizer bottles in carry-ons

The federal agency says the standard carry-on allowance of 3.4 ounces still applies to other liquids and gels.

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