‘We won’t be social distancing,’ South Dakota governor says of Trump’s Mount Rushmore event
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Gov. Kristi Noem defended the upcoming celebration at the memorial in a recent interview.
Protest held against Abbott shutting down bars again
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Protesters say all they want is Abbott to overturn his order and reopen bars statewide.
Scam alert: DOJ, HHS, FTC warn of fake COVID-19 contact tracing schemes amid pandemic
The DOJ, HHS and FTC are warning the public of an emergence of contact tracing scams that attempt to steal money or sensitive information during the pandemic.
The DOJ, HHS and FTC are warning the public of an emergence of contact tracing scams that attempt to steal money or sensitive information during the pandemic.
Entire Kemah police force self-quarantining after COVID-19 exposure
After a Kemah police officer tested positive for COVID-19, the entire force and other city staff have had to go into self-quarantine.
After a Kemah police officer tested positive for COVID-19, the entire force and other city staff have had to go into self-quarantine.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo tests negative for COVID-19
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has tested negative for COVID-19.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has tested negative for COVID-19.
LIFT UP Act would help struggling businesses
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
The LIFT UP Act would extend six months of federal disaster loan forgiveness dating back to money borrowed in 2015.
Fauci: US could reach 100,000 new coronavirus cases a day 'if this does not turn around'
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
“We can’t just focus on areas that are having the surge, it puts the entire country at risk,” Fauci noted.
'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans who may unknowingly be spreading the virus. Health officials think infected people who aren't showing symptoms are largely responsible for the rising number of cases across more than half of states.
Fauci, CDC chief raise concerns about full airline flights
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
The government’s top experts in infectious diseases on Tuesday criticized American Airlines' decision to pack flights full while the coronavirus outbreak continues to grow across much of the United States.
CDC official says United States has ‘way too much virus’ to contain
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The CDC principal deputy director spoke on the worrisome factors and wishful thinking regarding the United States’ handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Planning to fly this summer? Here’s what you can expect during TSA screening at airports amid pandemic
Those who haven’t flown since March will notice some differences.
Those who haven’t flown since March will notice some differences.
Multiple airlines stop serving alcohol, food on planes in response to COVID-19 pandemic
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Several airlines announced their new measures as part of an effort to maintain passenger safety.
Doctor demonstrates how face mask blocks respiratory droplets from spreading
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
One medical expert’s widely-shared Twitter thread demonstrates the effectiveness of wearing a facial covering amid a pandemic that is far from over.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo extending mandatory mask order until Aug. 26
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will extend an order that requires businesses to mandate that customers and employees wear a face covering or mask.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will extend an order that requires businesses to mandate that customers and employees wear a face covering or mask.
AT&T waives internet overage charges through September 30 as COVID-19 cases surge in US
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
AT&T has announced it will waive internet overage fees through Sept. 30 as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. see a significant uptick, with several states rolling back their reopening plans.
Puerto Rico to demand COVID-19 test results from arriving passengers
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Puerto Rico's governor on Tuesday announced strict new rules for all passengers flying into Puerto Rico in a bid to curb coronavirus cases as officials blame recent outbreaks on those who flew to the U.S. territory and were infected.
Spirit Halloween squashes closure rumors, says it will return despite COVID-19 pandemic
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Despite rumors circulating that the franchise would not be returning until 2021, Spirit Halloween has announced that it will be back this year.
Florida school district to spend $4 million on installing transparent screens in classrooms
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
A north Florida school district has voted to install transparent screens in classrooms in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
US consumer confidence rises to 98.1 in June
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
The confidence index was at a high of 132.6 in February 2020 before falling sharply in March and April.
NFL Players' Association calls football a 'perfect storm for virus transmission'
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.
The NFL players’ union released a statement Tuesday saying its athletes are especially susceptible to COVID-19 and should not be “complacent” when it comes to negotiating their rights to return to the field this fall.