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. 

UN forecasts pandemic to shrink world economy by 3.2 percent

The United Nations forecast Wednesday that the COVID-19 pandemic will shrink the world economy by 3.2% this year, the sharpest contraction since the Great Depression in the 1930s.

Virus spikes could emerge weeks after US economic reopenings

U.S. states are beginning to restart their economies after months of paralyzing coronavirus lockdowns, but it could take weeks until it becomes clear whether those reopenings will cause a spike in COVID-19 cases, experts said Wednesday.

Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks Evers’ stay-home extension

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' administration overstepped its authority when it extended the governor's stay-at-home order through the end of May, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday.

Trump presses for schools to reopen, takes dig at Fauci

The president accused Fauci of wanting “to play all sides of the equation," a comment that suggested he is tiring of the nation's top infectious disease expert.

COVID-19 keeps families of alzheimers patient from visiting
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with a family who is heartbroken after being forced to stay away from their loved one suffering from alzheimers.

Texas Education Agency outlines options for adjusted calendars next school year
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The Texas Education Agency has laid out guidelines for how the next school year might look, adjusting for the possibility of continued coronavirus disruptions.

Mom makes 'hug time' device so her kids can give Nana a hug

A mom in Illinois came up with a way for her kids to hug their Nana while doing their best to keep her safe.