Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving

Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.

FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.

Principals filling in for teachers in classrooms at Garland ISD

Garland ISD says it’s been through sub shortages before, but none as large as the one they’ve seen this fall. And with more than half of its subs not accepting jobs, administrators decided to step in.

Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests

A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.

Hospitalizations still high for COVID-19 in Houston, Mayor Turner hinting possible curfew

According to Dr. James McCarthy, the Chief Physician Executive for Memorial Hermann Health System, they’re getting ready now for another possible surge of COVID-19 patients after the holidays.

Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

Bar applies to become church in owner's scheme to skirt UK's pandemic lockdown restrictions

Since the U.K. permits places of worship to remain open amid the pandemic, James Aspell hopes to turn 400 Rabbits Tequila and Mezcal Cocktail Bar into “The Church of The Four Hundred Rabbits.”

Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings

Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.

Oldest toy store in Los Angeles fights to survive pandemic

Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market was supposed to have a celebration marking 75 years in business this October.  Instead, the oldest toy store in LA is struggling to survive. 

Terrell ISD extends Thanksgiving break to avoid COVID-19 outbreak

Terrell ISD extended its Thanksgiving break for another week because of several coronavirus cases among students and staff.

Holiday travelers urged to get tested for COVID-19 in 3-5 days

People who ignored medical advice and traveled or visited others over Thanksgiving break are getting new advice – get tested.