Joe Biden walks back threat to shut down US economy

Democratic nominee Joe Biden is clarifying his threat to shut down the U.S. economy as president if COVID-19 rages on.

‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.

Texas public schools to complete weekly COVID-19 case report starting next week

Starting next week, all public schools in Texas will have to complete a weekly COVID-19 case report to the Texas Education Agency and the Department of State Health Services.

Minnesota reports first COVID-19 death among Sturgis attendees

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed one of the state's most recent COVID-19 deaths was a patient who had attended the Sturgis Rally in South Dakota.

Long-lasting sanitizer developed in Houston with nano technology to kill germs on contact

Companies, schools, and sports teams are all trying to find ways to fight COVID-19. Now a local company is getting national attention, after developing a product that is touted to protect and last eight hours at a time.

CDC directs halt to renter evictions to prevent virus spread

Renters covered through the executive order must meet four criteria, including a household income of $198,000 or less for couples filing jointly, or $99,000 for single filers.

Fort Bend Co. moves from "high" to "moderate" COVID-19 risk level

Fort Bend County went from the red “High Community Risk” level to the orange “Moderate to Significant Community Risk” level.

Nancy Pelosi confirms she got hair done indoors in San Francisco

Nancy Pelosi's office has confirmed that she got her hair cut indoors at a San Francisco salon, but claims she hadn't done anything wrong.

COVID-19 vaccine trial participant shares his experience

Signing up as a volunteer for Moderna’s clinical COVID-19 vaccine trial was a selfless decision for James Palma. 

Clear Creek ISD student, teacher test positive for COVID-19

One case involves a staff member at Greene Elementary. The second case involves a kindergarten student at Ross Elementary. The student was reported on the first day of on-campus learning.

FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.

AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing

The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.

Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry

Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.