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.
Fort Worth ISD delays in-person classes until October 19
In a 5-4 vote, trustees decided to extend online learning and give students the option to return to the classroom October 19 instead of the original date of October 5.
In a 5-4 vote, trustees decided to extend online learning and give students the option to return to the classroom October 19 instead of the original date of October 5.
200,000 COVID-19 deaths memorialized by 20,000 American flags across National Mall
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
The United States officially marked a grim milestone on Tuesday when the number of American deaths attributed to COVID-19 hit 200,000.
Some see irony in COVID-19's impact on Mayflower commemoration
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
Dozens of events were planned to mark the 400th anniversary of the religious separatists’ arrival at what we now know as Plymouth, Massachusetts, but have been postponed or canceled.
More than 200,000 dead in US from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
The United States has reached the 200,000 mark in COVID-19 deaths, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
‘You couldn’t help but cry’: Hospice nurse helps fulfill patient’s wish to watch son’s football game
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
A Kentucky hospice nurse flew her patient to his son’s season opener football game, helping him fulfill a bucket-list wish.
Closing time: UK pubs must shut early as COVID cases surge
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
The prime minister’s office said starting Thursday, pubs, bars and other hospitality venues will be restricted to table service only and will have to close at 10 p.m.
Minnesota uses its coronavirus morgue - but not for bodies
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Minnesota has never stored a body in a St. Paul building that state officials bought for $5.5 million this year as a temporary morgue for coronavirus victims.
Dallas County avoids post-holiday spike in coronavirus cases, health director says
Dallas County has remained steady with new cases over the past few weeks.
Dallas County has remained steady with new cases over the past few weeks.
28-year-old Houston doctor passes after losing battle with COVID-19
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
In July she tested positive for COVID-19 and Saturday she lost her battle to the illness.
Texas bars, distilleries rip Gov. Greg Abbott for leaving them out of "unacceptable" reopening plan
As Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his latest reopening plan last week, bar owner Greg Barrineau watched in disbelief. Abbott, who announced that Texas restaurants could expand dine-in service to 75% capacity, said bars must remain closed.
As Gov. Greg Abbott outlined his latest reopening plan last week, bar owner Greg Barrineau watched in disbelief. Abbott, who announced that Texas restaurants could expand dine-in service to 75% capacity, said bars must remain closed.