A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections
As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival.
As nations grapple with new outbreaks and spiking death tolls from the coronavirus, a commonly available drug appeared Tuesday to offer hope that the most seriously ill could have a better chance of survival.
Report: Next stimulus package could include $4,000 vacation credit, second check
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
The president brought up the “Explore America” Tax Credit during a White House roundtable last month.
Businesses ask patrons to waive right to sue if they get ill
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
As businesses reopen across the U.S. after coronavirus shutdowns, many are requiring customers and workers to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they catch COVID-19.
Abbott says plenty of hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients as Texas mayors ask for mask requirements
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell warns that long downturn would mean severe damage
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
“The longer the downturn lasts, the greater the potential for longer-term damage from permanent job loss and business closures,” Powell said. “Long periods of unemployment can erode workers’ skills and hurt their job prospects.”
Families happily return to Great Wolf Lodge as resorts take COVID-19 precautions
The Great Wolf Lodge on Tuesday joined the Gaylord Texan as the second large North Texas family resort to reopen its doors to guests.
The Great Wolf Lodge on Tuesday joined the Gaylord Texan as the second large North Texas family resort to reopen its doors to guests.
Canada, US and Mexico extend border restrictions to July 21
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
The U.S., Canada and Mexico have agreed to extend their agreements to keep their shared borders closed to non-essential travel to July 21 during the coronavirus pandemic.
US, China to each allow 4 weekly flights for airlines
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced on Monday that U.S. carriers have been approved to fly four weekly flights to China.
Arlington Martin HS suspends football workouts after player tests positive for COVID-19
Summer workouts are on hold at one Arlington high school because of a positive coronavirus case.
Summer workouts are on hold at one Arlington high school because of a positive coronavirus case.
Parkland Hospital doctors and nurses helping to bridge the gap for COVID-19 families
One of the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic is that the sickest patients cannot see their family in the hospital. But the team at Parkland Hospital in Dallas is working to bridge that gap.
One of the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic is that the sickest patients cannot see their family in the hospital. But the team at Parkland Hospital in Dallas is working to bridge that gap.
Red Cross now testing donors for COVID-19 antibodies
The American Red Cross said it will begin testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
The American Red Cross said it will begin testing all blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
More North Texas restaurants report employees with COVID-19
A Dallas restaurant is just the latest in a string of recent businesses that have had employees test positive for COVID-19.
A Dallas restaurant is just the latest in a string of recent businesses that have had employees test positive for COVID-19.
Houston protesters starting to test positive for COVID-19
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Protesters who took over Houston streets nearly two weeks ago are now starting to test positive for COVID-19.
Ezekiel Elliott’s positive COVID-19 test raises player safety questions for NFL
Ezekiel Elliott’s positive test for COVID-19 is raising questions about player safety as the NFL attempts to play a full season this fall.
Ezekiel Elliott’s positive test for COVID-19 is raising questions about player safety as the NFL attempts to play a full season this fall.
Extra $600 in unemployment benefits ends next month, what happens then?
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Lawmakers are at odds over additional aid for the tens of millions of Americans who are still unemployed.
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.