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.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Elective surgeries suspended in 4 more Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Tuesday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in four more Texas counties.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Tuesday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in four more Texas counties.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Houston firefighters stretched thin as businesses, patrons disregard Gov. Abbott's COVID-19 orders
In the fourth month battling the pandemic, the HFD chief says there has been a 30% increase in calls. Meanwhile, 25% of his firefighters are in quarantine due to possible exposure to someone infected with COVID-19.
In the fourth month battling the pandemic, the HFD chief says there has been a 30% increase in calls. Meanwhile, 25% of his firefighters are in quarantine due to possible exposure to someone infected with COVID-19.
More than 200 Planet Fitness gym-goers asked to quarantine after 1 tests positive for COVID-19
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area business owners react to Abbott's order closing bars
Local bar owners are upset by Gov. Abbott's order to close bars, so they are suing for the right to remain open.
Local bar owners are upset by Gov. Abbott's order to close bars, so they are suing for the right to remain open.
Three Houston businesses placed on Mayor Turner's "wall of shame" for not following COVID-19 guidelines
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called out three businesses that are on his Wall of Shame for not following COVID-19 guidelines placed forth by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called out three businesses that are on his Wall of Shame for not following COVID-19 guidelines placed forth by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Johns Hopkins University immunology specialist debunks common face mask myths
Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.
Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.