Gov. Abbott issues statewide face covering requirement for Texans
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
"Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions."
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
Methodist Health System hospitals returning to zero-visitor policy
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in North Texas, Methodist Health System announced that their hospitals will be returning to a zero-visitor policy.
Due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in North Texas, Methodist Health System announced that their hospitals will be returning to a zero-visitor policy.
Dallas County adds more than 700 new COVID-19 cases in one day
The number of new coronavirus cases in Dallas County topped 700 for the first time on Thursday.
The number of new coronavirus cases in Dallas County topped 700 for the first time on Thursday.
US records more than 50,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day, a new record
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Former Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain in hospital after testing positive for COVID-19
A statement said Cain, 74, was being treated at an Atlanta-area hospital.
A statement said Cain, 74, was being treated at an Atlanta-area hospital.
Dallas to distribute $500,000 for immigrant families impacted by COVID-19
The city of Dallas has received $500,000 to distribute to families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those who aren’t eligible for federal relief programs, including immigrant workers.
The city of Dallas has received $500,000 to distribute to families who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizing those who aren’t eligible for federal relief programs, including immigrant workers.
Walmart is turning 160 of its parking lots into drive-in theaters this summer
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Walmart is converting dozens of its store parking lots in the US into drive-in movie theaters.
Rockwall to host Fourth of July parade, fireworks and more
Unlike a lot of larger cities, Rockwall still has a full calendar of events for the Fourth of July weekend starting with a concert on the lake Thursday night.
Unlike a lot of larger cities, Rockwall still has a full calendar of events for the Fourth of July weekend starting with a concert on the lake Thursday night.
Florida reports over 10,000 new coronavirus cases Thursday in latest record; 67 new deaths
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.
The Florida Department of Health says the number of known cases of COVID-19 in the state rose by 10,109 since yesterday morning as the virus spreads and as more people are tested across the state. The total number of cases in Florida is now 169,106.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections.
Officials: Students in Alabama threw COVID contest parties
Officials in an Alabama city said several college students organized "COVID-19" parties as a contest to see who would get the virus first
Officials in an Alabama city said several college students organized "COVID-19" parties as a contest to see who would get the virus first
Galveston beaches to close for Fourth of July weekend
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
Galveston beaches will be closed and parking will be blocked on both sides of Seawall Boulevard over the holiday weekend in response to the surge of COVID-19 cases.
First Baptist Dallas confirms positive cases among choir members ahead of vice president’s visit
First Baptist Dallas confirms several of its choir members tested positive for the virus ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's visit over the weekend.
First Baptist Dallas confirms several of its choir members tested positive for the virus ahead of Vice President Mike Pence's visit over the weekend.
Concerns grow in Tarrant County as COVID-19 cases continue to surge
Record coronavirus case counts were reported across the state, including Tarrant County.
Record coronavirus case counts were reported across the state, including Tarrant County.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is opening its fourth unit to treat COVID-19 patients
For the first time in five days, Dallas County did not have a record number of new coronavirus cases.
For the first time in five days, Dallas County did not have a record number of new coronavirus cases.