Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
White House: Georgia leads nation in rate of new COVID-19 cases
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Collin County says it has “no confidence” in its daily coronavirus case count
Collin County is telling residents to not trust the coronavirus case numbers it is reporting.
Collin County is telling residents to not trust the coronavirus case numbers it is reporting.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
State-level backlog continues to inflate COVID-19 case numbers across North Texas
Issues with the state’s case reporting system are still causing dramatically higher numbers for some counties, including Collin, Tarrant and Dallas.
Issues with the state’s case reporting system are still causing dramatically higher numbers for some counties, including Collin, Tarrant and Dallas.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
High-end dining domes ordered to be removed in San Francisco
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
A public health officer ordered Hashiri, a high-end Japanese restaurant, to remove the domes “due to the enclosed nature of the structure, which may not allow for adequate air flow,” the Chronicle reported.
FDA warns of false coronavirus test results from Thermo Fisher kit
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
News comes a month after Connecticut officials reported at least 90 false-positive test results.
Dallas County ends contract with COVID-19 testing lab over accuracy, timeliness concerns
Dallas County is ending its contract with the company that runs one of the largest COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas.
Dallas County is ending its contract with the company that runs one of the largest COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas.
DFW Airport suspends multi-billion-dollar expansion project due to coronavirus pandemic
DFW International Airport, which creates jobs for tens of thousands of North Texans, says more people are traveling.
DFW International Airport, which creates jobs for tens of thousands of North Texans, says more people are traveling.
Texas surpasses 10,000 coronavirus deaths
Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and health experts expressed concerns that recent encouraging trends could be fragile as schools begin reopening for 5 million students across the state.
Texas surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths Monday as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues, and health experts expressed concerns that recent encouraging trends could be fragile as schools begin reopening for 5 million students across the state.
Tarrant County leaders cautiously optimistic about COVID-19 efforts despite case backlog
A backlog from the state created what looked like a spike in COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County over the weekend.
A backlog from the state created what looked like a spike in COVID-19 cases in Tarrant County over the weekend.
French nursing home sees 9 deaths in one week as coronavirus returns
Nine people with the virus died over the past week in a single nursing home in eastern France, and other French care homes are shutting their doors as the country battles a new rise in COVID-19 infections.
Nine people with the virus died over the past week in a single nursing home in eastern France, and other French care homes are shutting their doors as the country battles a new rise in COVID-19 infections.
The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?