3 million more US layoffs intensify fears of lasting damage

Roughly 36 million people have now sought jobless aid in just the two months since the coronavirus first forced businesses to close down and shrink their workforces, the government said Thursday.

Virus whistleblower tells lawmakers US lacks vaccine plan

Bright alleges he was ousted from a high-level scientific post after warning the Trump administration to prepare for the pandemic.

36 million have sought US unemployment aid since virus hit

Nearly 3 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as the viral outbreak led more companies to slash jobs even though most states have begun to let some businesses reopen under certain restrictions.

Wisconsin bars flooded with patrons hours after state Supreme Court ends coronavirus stay-at-home order

Several bars across Wisconsin were flooded with patrons just hours after the state Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down an extension of Gov. Tony Evers’ stay-at-home order that had been in effect since mid-March to limit the effect of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus deaths top 300,000 worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins

There are more than 4.3 million confirmed cases across the globe, including nearly 1.4 million in the U.S., Johns Hopkins’ data shows.

Lower anxiety by connecting more with family and friends

While focusing on your mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, a doctor says that it is important to remember to connect with friends and family, even if it’s online.

South Carolina restaurant uses blow-up dolls to enforce social distancing between tables

As businesses across the country begin to reopen, they're learning to adapt when it comes to social distancing. For one restaurant in South Carolina, that means using blow-up dolls. Yes, really.

Funeral services for HCSO Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski

Sgt. Raymond Scholwinski, who passed away after a battle with COVID-19, served as a member of the Harris County Sheriff's Office for 26 years.

100 children in NYC with inflammatory illness possibly linked to COVID-19

"We need public awareness to grow rapidly," said Mayor Bill de Blasio Wednesday about an alarming rise in the number of cases of an inflammatory illness in children that may be connected to COVID-19.

Pasadena police respond to moms, kids at closed playground

A Facebook video showing Pasadena police officers enforcing the state's stay at home order is going viral. The Pasadena Police Department is responding to the video posted on Tuesday, May 11, and those critical of their officer's actions.

First Responders, Texas Strong with Bryan Anderson Photography
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Bryan Anderson continues to say thank you to first responders, Texas style, with his epic photographs. Bryan's latest shoot was at Space Center Houston with the City of Nassau Bay Police, Fire, and EMS; Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, NASA JSC, City of El Lago, City of Webster, and Harris County Pct 8 Constables and Kemah Police

Cancer clinical trials canceled during COVID-19 crisis dooming many patients
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FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace with a cancer patient who is in trouble after clinical trials at MD Anderson were canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fauci urges caution on schools, warns against ‘cavalier’ idea that children are immune from COVID-19

Speaking at a Tuesday Senate hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci had a sharp retort for Sen. Rand Paul after the Kentucky Republican said that Fauci was not the “end all” in knowledge about the coronavirus, and that it’s “kind of ridiculous” to suggest children should be kept out of school in the fall.

House rescue package includes $25 billion for Postal Service

A new coronavirus aid package released Tuesday by House Democrats includes $25 billion for the cash-strapped U.S. Postal Service

COVID-19 keeps families of Alzheimer's patient from visiting

This pandemic is certainly unprecedented and for those who are battling Alzheimer's this odd time is making an already life-altering illness far more difficult to manage.  

More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations

American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.