Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Texas county orders businesses to require face coverings when distancing isn’t feasible
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
California prisons to release up to 3,500 more inmates to prevent further spread of COVID-19
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Prisoners who are serving time for domestic violence, or a violent or serious crime, or are sex offenders are not eligible for this early release.
Coronavirus: 16 people test positive after night out at Florida bar
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bars were allowed to reopen on June 5 after Florida closed nonessential businesses in April amid the coronavirus pandemic.
China's new coronavirus outbreak raises fears for rest of the world
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
China raised its emergency warning to its second-highest level and canceled more than 60% of the flights to Beijing on Wednesday amid a new coronavirus outbreak in the capital. It was a sharp pullback for the nation that declared victory over COVID-19 in March and a message to the rest of the world about how tenacious the virus really is.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Texas continues to reopen as COVID-19 cases hit record, governor urges safety procedures
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
Gov. Abbott says recent COVID-19 spike is a concern, but not alarming
The Governor said there are several different reasons why there are more people testing positive for the virus.
The Governor said there are several different reasons why there are more people testing positive for the virus.
COVID-19 Liability Waivers: Are you signing away your rights?
Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.
Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.
If you're looking to buy a bicycle, it could be difficult to find
As people look for ways to exercise and pass the time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycles have become a hot commodity and are in short supply.
As people look for ways to exercise and pass the time, during the COVID-19 pandemic, bicycles have become a hot commodity and are in short supply.
Experts tie pandemic isolation to surge in substance abuse
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Abbott says plenty of hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients as Texas mayors ask for mask requirements
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
NASCAR wants 30,000 fans at All-Star race in Tennessee
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NASCAR is set to allow up to 30,000 fans at the track in Bristol next month when it moves the All-Star race out of Charlotte Motor Speedway for just the second time in the history of the race.
NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
Recovering during the recovery
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Austin extends stay-at-home order
The City of Austin has extended it's stay at home order until at least August after a 7 day run of 20 or more new hospitalizations a day
The City of Austin has extended it's stay at home order until at least August after a 7 day run of 20 or more new hospitalizations a day
Should you sign a COVID-19 liability waiver?
Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.
Heather Sullivan shares some smart sense about the COVID-19, liability waivers that many organizations and businesses are asking participants and employees to sign.