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.
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.
Vacationing during the pandemic
Tips for families heading out to a vacation rental during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tips for families heading out to a vacation rental during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
Study finds that flushing could release virus-laden ‘toilet plumes’ into the air
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Need a good reason to close the toilet lid? Here’s one.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
Two medical students write children's book to explain why we've been staying home
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
How do you explain to your child why we are staying home during the pandemic and what coronavirus is? A new book written by two medical students could help with that.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations keep rising, set 1-day high
Texas health officials reported 2,326 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and 1,254 new cases, the most ever reported for a Monday, which is typically the lowest day of the week for new virus cases.
Texas health officials reported 2,326 patients hospitalized for COVID-19 and 1,254 new cases, the most ever reported for a Monday, which is typically the lowest day of the week for new virus cases.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.