CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Biden says he would shut down economy if scientists recommended it

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden said he would follow public health advisers’ advice if they called for a national shutdown should he take office and the coronavirus had not abated.

Salon Services During The Pandemic
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Nail salons are working to make the experience safer during the pandemic. Here's a look at the safety measures Miniluxe implemented at all locations on top of the other safety steps it takes regularly.

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19

President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans

Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.

India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south

India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.  

Dallas County reports more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases Saturday, with 862 from state backlog

Dallas County reported 1,086 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, but Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said more than 500 of those new cases are from May, June, and July due the state’s backlog.

Teachers turn COVID-19 desk shields into Jeeps: 'Playful, not imprisoned'

"They are really kind of utilizing the concept of a vehicle for safety rules," the teacher said. "No one else can be inside your car,  keep hands inside the vehicle, keep your mask on when you get out of your car. It's a way to make them feel playful rather than imprisoned."

As more colleges stay online, students demand tuition cuts

In petitions started at dozens of universities, students arguing for reduced tuition say online classes fail to deliver the same experience they get on campus. Video lectures are stilted and awkward, they say, and there's little personal connection with professors or classmates.

Southwest Preparatory Conference becomes first group in Texas to cancel fall high school sports

The Southwest Preparatory Conference has canceled fall sports due to the coronavirus pandemic, becoming the first group in Texas to cancel high school sports seasons for the fall semester.

Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic

Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.

Parents of North Texas special needs children work to make virtual learning effective

As many parents are struggling to navigate the world of virtual learning, some are in an even more difficult situation -- they're parents of students with special needs.