Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
Save Our Stages Act will provide financial relief to North Texas music venues
Stopped cold by a global pandemic, North Texas venues went from a packed house to an empty house and reopenings at a snail’s pace. But the passage of the COVID relief bill gave live entertainment a much-needed lifeline.
Stopped cold by a global pandemic, North Texas venues went from a packed house to an empty house and reopenings at a snail’s pace. But the passage of the COVID relief bill gave live entertainment a much-needed lifeline.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Fauci, CDC say new COVID-19 strain accelerating spread in UK may already be in US
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
A new COVID-19 mutation blamed for more rapid spread of the coronavirus in the U.K. has U.S. officials and the CDC on guard.
Walgreens, CVS to begin vaccinating Texans at long-term care facilities next week
Walgreens and CVS are preparing to vaccinate millions of residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Texas as soon as next Monday.
Walgreens and CVS are preparing to vaccinate millions of residents and staff at long-term care facilities in Texas as soon as next Monday.
Gov. Abbott gets COVID-19 vaccination in effort to assure Texans of safety, importance
Gov. Abbott said he received the shot at an Austin hospital to help reassure the public that COVID-19 inoculations are safe.
Gov. Abbott said he received the shot at an Austin hospital to help reassure the public that COVID-19 inoculations are safe.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin for Cook Children’s staff
Officials said at least 2,000 medical professionals got their first doses of the Pfizer's vaccine.
Officials said at least 2,000 medical professionals got their first doses of the Pfizer's vaccine.
Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Christmas in the ICU: Decorations, lights and tears
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
A Christmas tree stands outside the intensive care room where a man stricken by COVID-19 lies unconscious, a machine breathing for him. A few feet away, a plastic snowman adorns the door of another patient whose face is barely visible behind ventilator tubes.
California could see 100,000 coronavirus hospitalizations in a month
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
The state has recorded a half-million coronavirus cases in the last two weeks, and Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that a projection model shows California could be facing nearly 100,000 hospitalizations within a month.
$600 stimulus checks could roll out before end of 2020 — here’s how to find out if you qualify
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
There are few caveats with the latest round of proposed stimulus checks for Americans. Here’s how to find out if you qualify to receive the money.
Economic relief bill includes bailout for struggling airline industry
People in the airline industry say it's a good step in changing the course brought on by the pandemic.
People in the airline industry say it's a good step in changing the course brought on by the pandemic.
Zoom allowing unlimited video calls for Christmas, New Year’s holidays
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
Zoom is allowing unlimited minutes to chat on video calls over the holidays with family and friends who may be far away.
U.S. surgeon general still encourages COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma
The U.S. surgeon general says while the vaccine rollout is promising, there is something COVID-19 survivors can do right now to help those who are already sick: donate plasma.
The U.S. surgeon general says while the vaccine rollout is promising, there is something COVID-19 survivors can do right now to help those who are already sick: donate plasma.
Tarrant County leaders plan COVID vaccine PSAs targeting minority communities
While the much-anticipated vaccine is now getting into the arms of health care workers, Tarrant County is preparing to get vaccine awareness messaging into minority communities.
While the much-anticipated vaccine is now getting into the arms of health care workers, Tarrant County is preparing to get vaccine awareness messaging into minority communities.
Texas to vaccinate those 65 and older, those with serious health conditions in next phase
The State of Texas has announced who will be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine following frontline workers.
The State of Texas has announced who will be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine following frontline workers.
Maskless Santa Claus tests positive for COVID-19, special needs children potentially exposed
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
A man who played Santa Claus at a sensory event for children with autism tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing the children and their families to the novel coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
Man with COVID-19 symptoms dies on United Airlines flight bound for LAX, CDC investigating
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.
Passengers aboard the aircraft claimed that the deceased passenger's wife admitted that he felt shortness of breath, and had also lost his sense of taste and smell prior to boarding. Now, the CDC is working with the airline to contact any passengers who may have been exposed to the virus.