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  • The coronavirus pandemic is already having a big impact on Orlando area businesses. Wall Street Cantina in Orlando and other bars statewide were ordered closed by Governor Ron DeSantis this week in a bid to enforce social distancing to stop the spread of the virus. Photo: Steve Yasko, WMFE
    Intersection: Answering Questions On Coronavirus
    Matthew Peddie
    Schools are closed, businesses shut down and Central Florida’s tourism engine has ground to a halt as theme parks shut their gates and flights are grounded. As coronavirus cases continue to rise statewide, Intersection discusses the impact in Central Florida, with ER physician, Dr. Omayra Mansfield, economic analyst Hank Fishkind and WMFE health reporter Abe Aboraya.