American man faces jail, $500K fine for repeated violation of Canadian border restriction
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian police arrested an American man for allegedly violating the Quarantine Act, which limits non-essential border crossings amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
New COVID-19 test shows results like a pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Tarrant County residents point to political issues as they question health director's advice
During much of the COVID-19 pandemic, politics has been injected into public health.
During much of the COVID-19 pandemic, politics has been injected into public health.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs in October
American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
American Airlines said Tuesday it will eliminate 19,000 jobs in October as it struggles with a sharp downturn in travel because of the pandemic.
TABC eases requirements for bars to reopen as restaurants
More bars in Texas will soon be able to reopen as restaurants.
More bars in Texas will soon be able to reopen as restaurants.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Experts say decline in new US COVID-19 cases is result of masks, insufficient testing
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
The number of Americans newly diagnosed with the coronavirus is falling — a development experts credit at least partly to increased wearing of masks — even as the outbreak continues to claim nearly 1,000 lives in the U.S. each day.
Tuscaloosa closes bars after University of Alabama reports more than 500 COVID-19 cases last week
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
At least 531 students, faculty, and staff on the University of Alabama's main campus in Tuscaloosa have been infected with the virus, officials reported.
Utah teachers, students who defy mask mandate could be charged with misdemeanor
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Utah officials say school staff and students can be charged with a misdemeanor if they do not wear a mask.
Carroll ISD unveils dashboard to keep track of COVID-19 in the district
Carroll ISD in Southlake started school Monday with about half its students going back to the classroom.
Carroll ISD in Southlake started school Monday with about half its students going back to the classroom.
Southwest Airlines to cut 35,000 flights this October
Southwest Airlines will cut roughly 40 percent of its flights from the October schedule.
Southwest Airlines will cut roughly 40 percent of its flights from the October schedule.
Revved by Sturgis Rally, COVID-19 infections move fast, far
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
An analysis of anonymous cell phone data from Camber Systems, a firm that aggregates cell phone activity for health researchers, found that 61% of all the counties in the U.S. have been visited by someone who attended Sturgis, creating a travel hub that was comparable to a major U.S. city.
Two North Texas health systems working on COVID-19 study
Two health systems say they are working together on a COVID-19 prevalence study in North Texas.
Two health systems say they are working together on a COVID-19 prevalence study in North Texas.
Dallas County reports less than 100 new COVID-19 cases Monday
Dallas County reported less than 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
Dallas County reported less than 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday.
KFC drops 'finger lickin' good' slogan amid coronavirus pandemic
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.
KFC is cleaning up its act and dropping the iconic "finger-lickin' good" slogan as the coronavirus health crisis continues.