UT Austin moving classes online for remainder of spring, summer semesters

UT President Gregory Fenves announced the move in a letter, saying UT is asking students not to return to campus after March 30 unless there is a specific need and if they have living arrangements elsewhere.

Texas City Dike to shut down from April 3 to April 6

The Texas City Dike will remain closed from 5 p.m. on Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6 at 8 a.m.

Why health experts aren't warning about coronavirus dangers in food

Chicken with salmonella can make you sick. So can romaine lettuce with E. coli and buffets with lurking norovirus. So why aren’t health officials warning people about eating food contaminated with the new coronavirus?

Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death

According to the Matagorda County Health Department, the man in his 70s passed away at Matagorda Regional Medical Center with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

College, high school graduates deal with uncertain future due to COVID-19

About a month ago, college seniors were about to graduate into one of the strongest job markets in years, but in a matter of weeks, the economy has taken a steep downturn. 

California to release up to 3,500 inmates over coronavirus

California is planning to release within days as many as 3,500 inmates who were due to be paroled in the next two months as it tries to free space in cramped prisons in anticipation of a coronavirus outbreak, state officials said Tuesday.

Houston Health Department opens second COVID-19 testing site

The Houston drive-thru testing site for people with COVID-19 symptoms opens on April 1. Those who wish to be tested must first go through a screening process to determine if they are eligible.

Target, Trader Joe's to close on Easter to give employees working during coronavirus a break

On their website, Trader Joe's said, "All Trader Joe's Stores will be CLOSED on Easter Sunday, April 12th to give our incredible Crew Members a much needed day of rest."

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack dies of coronavirus

Star Wars actor Andrew Jack has died in Britain as a result of the coronavirus, his agent said on Wednesday. He was 76.

A guide to surviving financially as the bills come due

The coronavirus has already dealt a financial blow to millions of Americans dealing with layoffs, furloughs or reduced hours.

Pennsylvania pastor slams coronavirus precautions, plans 'Woodstock'-like Easter gathering

A Pennsylvania pastor said Tuesday he plans to organize an outdoor “Woodstock”-like service in protest of coronavirus stay-at-home orders and following the arrests of multiple pastors in the U.S for allegedly violating such orders.

How to find work during the COVID-19 crisis
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Find out from the Texas Workforce Commission how to find a job as they become scarce.

Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher

An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.