Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know

With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.

Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19

A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.

COVID-19 testing down in Fort Bend County
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Officials in Fort Bend County are reporting a decrease in testing. FOX 26's Ivory Hecker has more.

20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges

Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.

US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus

The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids

Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.

Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado

Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.

TWC applies for funding to provide extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits

The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits. 

Expert worried future COVID-19 vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens

Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine worries future vaccine won't be effective for senior citizens.

Expert worried COVID vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens
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Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is concerned that when a COVID-19 vaccine does become available, it won't be effective enough to protect the elderly.