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As of 11 a.m. Thursday, there have been 33,690 positive cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Florida. The case count includes 32,801 Florida residents and 889 non-Florida residents. There are 1,268 deaths reported and 5,589 hospitalizations, according to the Florida Department of Health. There have been 384,153 tests administered in Florida. A total of 33,690 tests have come back positive, and 348,715 tests have come back negative. The remainder are still pending, according to the FDOH website. The state has also released a list of long-term care facilities where cases have been reported. *Numbers are released by the DOH daily at approximately 11 a.m. STATEWIDE NUMBERS Total number of cases: 33,690 (up from 33,193) Deaths: 1,268 (up from 1,218) 497 total new cases reported Thursday 50 total new deaths reported Thursday SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NUMBERS Total in SWFL: 1,971 (up from 1,921) Deaths: 89 (up from 84) 50 total new cases reported Thursday 5 total new deaths reported Thursday Lee County: 1,021 (up from 1,003) – 43 deaths (2 new deaths) Collier County: 596 (up from 581) – 19 deaths (2 new deaths) Charlotte County: 236 (up from 223) – 18 deaths (1 new death) DeSoto County: 29 (up from 28) – 4 deaths Glades County: 6 (unchanged) – 1 death Hendry County: 83 (up from 80) – 3 deaths Click HERE for a SWFL case-by-case breakdown – updated daily. *Editors note: The DOH has removed some previously reported positive cases from their report totals, causing fluctuations in case totals. The state does not track recoveries. WINK News is working to find out from DOH why these cases have been removed. THURSDAY COVID-19 HEADLINES Better Together is holding a SWFL virtual job fair on Thursday Money available for renters and homeowners in Collier County Some SWFL businesses can reopen while others have to remain shuttered UPCOMING BRIEFINGS: 2:25 p.m. —Vice President Pence Participates in a Roundtable 4 p.m. —President Trump Delivers Remarks on Protecting America’s Seniors RESOURCES NOW HIRING: SWFL companies adding jobs as business picks up amid coronavirus crisis LATEST CLOSURES: Southwest Florida business updates and store closings #GulfshoreStrong: Covering people making a difference in SWFL FOOD PANTRIES: Harry Chapin mobile food pantry schedule, week of April 27 DeSantis details ‘phase 1’ for reopening state; restaurants can open with outdoor seating Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled his “Safe. Smart. Step-By-Step” plan for reopening the state of Florida. Starting May 4, restaurants and retail stores will be allowed to reopen, but only at 25 percent capacity – and they will have to maintain social distancing. Restaurants will also be allowed to offer outdoor seating, but with six feet of space between tables. Phase one of the plan will also allow hospitals and surgical centers to restart non-essential, elective procedures throughout the state. IF YOU FEEL SICK: The Florida Department of Health has opened a 24-hour COVID-19 Call Center at 1-866-779-6121. Questions may also be emailed to covid-19@flhealth.gov. Email responses will be sent during call center hours. LINK: Florida Department of Health COVID-19 updates <span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span> *The map is best viewed on a desktop computer. If you don’t see the map above tap HERE for a fullscreen version.