Maryland-based company gets $1.6B from government to develop coronavirus vaccine
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Maryland-based Novavax will receive $1.6 billion through the government's Operation Warp Speed to develop a coronavirus vaccine as early as this year, the publicly-traded company announced on Tuesday.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
North Texas hospitals could receive federal help as COVID-19 cases surge
Hospitals in North Texas may soon get help from the federal government to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Hospitals in North Texas may soon get help from the federal government to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Dallas public COVID-19 test sites slow to deliver results
The increase in people tested for COVID-19 in North Texas has brought about an unintended negative consequence -- a backlog at the labs testing samples and a delay in people getting test results.
The increase in people tested for COVID-19 in North Texas has brought about an unintended negative consequence -- a backlog at the labs testing samples and a delay in people getting test results.
TEA releases guidelines for reopening schools amid coronavirus pandemic
The Texas Education Agency released its highly anticipated guidelines for both in-person and virtual learning this fall.
The Texas Education Agency released its highly anticipated guidelines for both in-person and virtual learning this fall.
Coronavirus expert says Americans will be wearing masks for 'several years'
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Texas doctors working on app to keep track of COVID-19 symptoms
North Texas researchers say we can’t keep playing catch up with COVID-19. They say they have a tool to help get ahead of it, but they need your help.
North Texas researchers say we can’t keep playing catch up with COVID-19. They say they have a tool to help get ahead of it, but they need your help.
Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
President Donald Trump says he will pressure governors to reopen schools and colleges this fall, arguing that some want to keep schools closed for political reasons against the will of families.
14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new virus cases in single day
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day Tuesday for the first time, crossing a sobering milestone rarely seen since the pandemic first hit the U.S. in March.
Texas surpassed 10,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day Tuesday for the first time, crossing a sobering milestone rarely seen since the pandemic first hit the U.S. in March.
Dallas County reports more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for fifth day in a row
For the fifth day in a row, Dallas County is reporting more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.
For the fifth day in a row, Dallas County is reporting more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer warns Michigan may have to 'dial back' reopening as COVID-19 cases rise
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday the nation needs a mask policy to effectively fight the continual spread of COVID-19 while also saying, if Michigan cases continue to rise, she's ready to close parts of the economy again and move the state backward, if necessary.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday the nation needs a mask policy to effectively fight the continual spread of COVID-19 while also saying, if Michigan cases continue to rise, she's ready to close parts of the economy again and move the state backward, if necessary.
‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Houston leaders ask Texas Republicans to cancel convention
Houston city leaders on Monday asked the Texas Republican Party to cancel its in-person convention set for next week, calling it a potential "super spreader" event.
Houston city leaders on Monday asked the Texas Republican Party to cancel its in-person convention set for next week, calling it a potential "super spreader" event.
Houston company selected for COVID-19 vaccine trials, volunteers wanted
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.