Group photo of Georgia 3rd grade class without masks sparks controversy

A group picture of a 3rd grade class at Liberty Elementary School in the Cherokee County School District is getting criticism from some parents. 

Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West

Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.

Parents continue to voice concerns over school re-opening

We spoke with one family who is still dealing with personal tragedy, and don’t want to take any more chances with their other children. 

Limited visitation allowed at nursing, long-term care facilities

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Thursday they are allowing limited visitation rules for nursing facilities and long-term care facilities. 

Missouri City mayor says state did not alert her about nursing home outbreak
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A nursing home in Missouri City suffered an outbreak of COVID-19 and now the state is checking to see if the nursing home could have done anything different.

Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week

The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.

Laid-off workers endure loss of $600 federal aid amid COVID-19 pandemic

Around the country, across industries and occupations, millions of Americans thrown out of work because of the coronavirus are straining to afford the basics now that an extra $600 a week in federal unemployment benefits has expired.

Gov. Abbott urges Texans to get flu shot as early as possible this season

Gov. Greg Abbott was in Dallas Thursday to discuss preparations for the upcoming flu season, which he said will pose a new challenge for hospitals.

Managing anxiety about back-to-school pandemic decision

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions to help parents cope with anxiety about the upcoming school year.

How to manage anxiety about back-to-school decisions
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Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares suggestions to help parents cope with anxiety about the upcoming school year.

Cities go to extremes with coronavirus quarantine crackdowns: Checkpoints, power shutoffs, steep fines

With the daily number of coronavirus cases in the United States still hovering at about 50,000 and American deaths from the disease approaching 160,000, cities across the country are taking increasingly severe measures to force the curve of the outbreak downward -- including power shutoffs, fines and more.

California may release nearly 18K prisoners; organizations scramble to find them housing

The releases also are causing consternation as probation officers and community organizations scramble to provide housing, transportation and other services for inmates who may pose a public health risk because several hundred have been paroled while still contagious.

Study shows abnormal findings on cardiac MRIs in recovered COVID-19 patients

A new study shows almost 80% of people who had recovered from COVID-19 had abnormal findings on their MRI's, even if they only had mild symptoms, were young and had no pre-existing conditions.