For pandemic jobless, the only real certainty is uncertainty

The COVID-19 outbreak and resulting economic upheaval have thrown millions of lives into disarray. Industries have collapsed, businesses closed, jobs disappeared. Compounding the misery is a question no one can answer: When will this all be over?

Texas governor extends disaster declaration for coronavirus

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Saturday extended a statewide disaster declaration he first issued in March to allow the state to better respond to the coronavirus pandemic.

Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren't coming back after COVID-19 pandemic

As the coronavirus continues to transform a vast swath of the economy, it's becoming evident that millions of Americans face the prospect of a permanent job loss that will force some to seek work with new industries or in new occupations.

Still haven't received your first $1,200 stimulus check? What you need to do

While Congress is deadlocked on another coronavirus relief package that's widely expected to include a second stimulus check, millions of Americans are still awaiting the arrival of their first $1,200 cash payment.

Families create 'learning pods' amid uncertain school year

The pod phenomenon is new, arising from the chaos that many parents experienced in the spring trying to do their jobs while overseeing their children’s education after schools closed en masse in March as the coronavirus began its spread.

Chicago to use social media to track tourists violating quarantine; city dismisses comparison to 'Big Brother'

Chicago is doubling down on efforts to enforce its emergency coronavirus travel order, as officials will now be reviewing the social media posts of possible violators as the pandemic continues.

Arnold Schwarzenegger describes quarantine life with pet donkey and mini horse

While most pet-owners have spent the pandemic sheltering with their favorite dog or cat, Arnold Schwarzenegger joined FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss the eclectic mix of animals he’s been joined with during quarantine - namely a miniature horse named Whiskey, and a donkey called Lulu.

Breastfeeding concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic

It is World Breastfeeding Week and, now more than ever, parents are concerned about nursing their little ones during the pandemic.

4 US deaths tied to methanol-based hand sanitizers

Health officials reported this week that 15 adults were poisoned in Arizona and New Mexico in May and June after drinking hand sanitizer.

How schools plan to disinfect classrooms this fall
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FOX 26 Reporter Chelsea Edwards gives you a look at how schools plan to sanitize classrooms this fall.

Cuomo says all schools in New York can reopen

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday that he would allow children statewide to return to classrooms for the start of the new school year, citing the state’s success in battling the coronavirus pandemic.

65% of COVID-19 survivors surveyed report experiencing hair loss, among other long-term effects

A recent survey conducted by Survivor Corps, a COVID-19 nonprofit, and Dr. Natalie Lambert from Indiana University School of Medicine found that 65% of coronavirus survivors reported hair loss.

US adds 1.8 million jobs in July, a dip from previous months

The United States added 1.8 million jobs in July, a pullback from the gains of May and June and evidence that the resurgent coronavirus is stalling hiring and slowing an economic rebound.

Mourning America: Website honors lives lost to COVID-19

More than 160,000 people have died from COVID-19 in the US. The website "Mourning America" was created to honor and memorialize each life lost.