Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
With millions more COVID-19 rapid tests available, results become difficult to track
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.
Dallas business owners switch gears during the pandemic
Mike Bird is the co-founder of PureBeam. He discusses how his audio visual company had to pivot during the pandemic after losing more than $2 million in business.
Mike Bird is the co-founder of PureBeam. He discusses how his audio visual company had to pivot during the pandemic after losing more than $2 million in business.
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Mike Bird is the co-founder of PureBeam. He discusses how his audio visual company had to pivot during the pandemic after losing more than $2 million in business.
Mike Bird is the co-founder of PureBeam. He discusses how his audio visual company had to pivot during the pandemic after losing more than $2 million in business.
Grand Prairie reimagines annual Halloween event during health pandemic
As North Texas leaders discuss ways to rethink Halloween celebrations, the city of Grand Prairie already thought about it and created an experience that can give families some thrills without leaving their cars.
As North Texas leaders discuss ways to rethink Halloween celebrations, the city of Grand Prairie already thought about it and created an experience that can give families some thrills without leaving their cars.
Married for 60 years, couple's seven-month COVID separation ends with tearful reunion
For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.
For one elderly couple, COVID-19 restrictions meant spending the last seven months apart. But now they're together again, and their emotional reunion will bring you to tears.
Dallas County officials say COVID-19 numbers once again trending in the wrong direction
Today Dallas County is reporting 20 new COVID-19 deaths, along with an increase in cases. Health officials say the numbers are clearly going the wrong way.
Today Dallas County is reporting 20 new COVID-19 deaths, along with an increase in cases. Health officials say the numbers are clearly going the wrong way.
Denton County judge tests positive for COVID-19
Republican Judge Andy Eads was exposed to an infected person and has since tested positive for COVID-19.
Republican Judge Andy Eads was exposed to an infected person and has since tested positive for COVID-19.
Remdesivir among 4 drugs with 'little or no effect' on COVID-19 survival, WHO study says
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
The WHO study looked at four existing COVID-19 treatments, including remdesivir and hydroxychloroquine, and found each had "little or no effect" on a patient's survival.
Lewisville polling location back open after worker tests positive for COVID-19
A polling location in Denton County closed early after a poll worker tested positive for COVID-19.
A polling location in Denton County closed early after a poll worker tested positive for COVID-19.
West Village co-op features North Texas artists, vendors
Market, in the trendy Dallas West Village, is a brand new co-op of 12 vendors -- nine of them women-owned small businesses.
Market, in the trendy Dallas West Village, is a brand new co-op of 12 vendors -- nine of them women-owned small businesses.
North Texas dry cleaners struggling to stay open during health pandemic
The press of the pandemic has been pushing hard against the dry cleaning industry. One report says sales are going to plummet in 2020, and many stores won't survive.
The press of the pandemic has been pushing hard against the dry cleaning industry. One report says sales are going to plummet in 2020, and many stores won't survive.
United Airlines-DOD study: Face masks make COVID-19 risk on flights ‘almost non-existent’
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
United Airlines partnered with the U.S. Department of Defense on a study that suggests that when passengers wear face masks, the risk of exposure to COVID-19 on airplanes becomes negligible — but some experts say that the claim could be misleading.
Brigham Young University says students may have sought COVID-19 infection for plasma payout
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
Brigham Young University-Idaho administrators believe that students aimed to get infected by the coronavirus so that they could get paid for donating plasma that contains COVID-19 antibodies.
McConnell rejects Trump's push for 'higher' coronavirus stimulus deal
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Thursday rejected a coronavirus relief deal that costs more than $1.8 trillion, hours after President Trump indicated he was "absolutely" willing to raise his spending offer.
Layoffs remain elevated as 898,000 seek unemployment aid
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
The government will issue its latest snapshot Thursday of the level of layoffs in the United States, which remain elevated seven months after the viral pandemic erupted and after the expiration of federal unemployment aid for millions of Americans.
Betsy DeVos visits North Texas for discussion on COVID-19 and education
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Education Secretary Betsy Devos visited a charter high school in Garland Thursday to talk to students, parents and teachers about challenges and opportunities during the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 cases in Germany, Italy deepen worries across Europe
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.
Record daily COVID-19 infection figures in Germany, the Czech Republic, Italy and Poland are adding to fears that Europe is running out of chances to contain the pandemic.