Social media and COVID shaming: Fighting a toxic combination
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Shaming people who get sick or don’t follow the rules in a public health crisis has been a thing since well before coronavirus, researchers say.
Florida ends restaurant capacity cap, moves to partial Phase 3 reopening
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Just in time for the weekend, restaurants can operate at full capacity -- regardless of local government rules -- as Florida moves into a partial Phase 3 reopening.
Dallas County health officials fear overlapping spikes in flu, COVID-19 cases
The flu hit people young and old hard in Dallas County last season. Now with COVID-19 still in our community, officials are urging people to get a flu shot now.
The flu hit people young and old hard in Dallas County last season. Now with COVID-19 still in our community, officials are urging people to get a flu shot now.
COVID-19 cases rising in parts of Midwest, West
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
The latest hot spot for the coronavirus in the United States is the heartland, where cases are rising in a worrying trend.
Texas health officials report 3,306 new coronavirus cases Friday
Texas health officials reported 3,306 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with 97 new deaths from the illness.
Texas health officials reported 3,306 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with 97 new deaths from the illness.
North Texans warned about virtual vehicle fraud scam during COVID-19 pandemic
A North Texas woman fell prey to a virtual vehicle fraud in which the scammer claimed their husband died from COVID-19.
A North Texas woman fell prey to a virtual vehicle fraud in which the scammer claimed their husband died from COVID-19.
Games cancelled after COVID-19 outbreak on Hebron H.S. volleyball team
Lewisville ISD said 15 players at Hebron High School in Carrollton are impacted either through lab-confirmed cases or contact tracing.
Lewisville ISD said 15 players at Hebron High School in Carrollton are impacted either through lab-confirmed cases or contact tracing.
Minnesota halts COVID-19 study after reports of intimidation
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Incidents occurred mostly in central and southern Minnesota — rural areas where there has been more resentment over COVID-19 restrictions.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Medical leaders from across North Texas discuss the latest guidance for COVID-19
Doctors across North Texas gave guidance on the coronavirus pandemic during a town hall style conversation Thursday.
Doctors across North Texas gave guidance on the coronavirus pandemic during a town hall style conversation Thursday.
Southwest Airlines updates COVID-19 policies, extends middle seat blocking through November
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Southwest evaluated its policies and procedures based on “science and evolved guidance from the CDC and broader medical community,” Ryan Green, SVP & chief marketing officer, said in a recent press release.
Mich. Gov. Whitmer, NY Gov. Cuomo call for investigation into Trump Administration's pandemic response
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and NY Gov. Cuomo are calling for Congress to investigate President Trump's handling of COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and NY Gov. Cuomo are calling for Congress to investigate President Trump's handling of COVID-19.
CDC Halloween guidelines names trick-or-treating among 'high-risk' activities
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
The agency ranked a number of popular Halloween activities by their level of risk, and several of the most popular activities, like trick-or-treating are considered to be the most dangerous.
CDC identifies nearly 11,000 potential COVID-19 exposures on 1,600 flights
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,600 flights from January to August 2020 that potentially led to nearly 11,000 coronavirus exposures of travelers
FDA chief says 'science will guide' decision on coronavirus vaccine approval
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
President Donald Trump is pushing for a fast decision. But Wednesday, the Food and Drug Administration's chief pledged to a Senate committee that the decision will be based on science, not politics.
Texas tops 15,000 COVID-19 deaths
The death toll from the coronavirus in Texas surpassed the 15,000 mark Wednesday as the total number of deaths across the U.S. topped 200,000, by far the highest in the world.
The death toll from the coronavirus in Texas surpassed the 15,000 mark Wednesday as the total number of deaths across the U.S. topped 200,000, by far the highest in the world.
Missouri governor and wife test positive for COVID-19
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson, a Republican who has steadfastly refused to require residents to wear masks, tested positive for the coronavirus. His office confirmed the positive test Wednesday.
Ten inmate deaths reported at Virginia prison from COVID-19, officials say
Officials in Virginia say 10 inmates have died at a prison where elderly and vulnerable inmates are being held.
Officials in Virginia say 10 inmates have died at a prison where elderly and vulnerable inmates are being held.
NFL fines five head coaches, teams over $1.7M for failing to wear masks in Week 2
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
The NFL has fined five head coaches and teams this week, totaling more than $1.7 million in fines, after they violated the league’s guidance on wearing face coverings during games.
Over 15,000 flags in Austin yard for every Texan life lost to COVID-19
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.
An artist has planted over 15,000 flags in his yard as a tribute for every Texan life lost to COVID-19.