The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.
US infection rate rising outside New York metropolitan area as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the known infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson on Gov. Abbott's new orders: "I’m not sure that this is exactly what we need right now”
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he was surprised at the governor’s announcement on Tuesday to reopen salons Friday.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says he was surprised at the governor’s announcement on Tuesday to reopen salons Friday.
Drive-thru graduation celebration held for Trinity High School seniors in Euless
Graduating seniors at Trinity High School in Euless received a special celebration on Tuesday.
Graduating seniors at Trinity High School in Euless received a special celebration on Tuesday.
White House Coronavirus Task Force could wind down work by early June
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
The White House has begun discussions about winding down its coronavirus task force, which has already been meeting less frequently, Vice President Mike Pence said. Its members have become fixtures on television sets across the nation, with Americans hungry for information and marooned at home.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Dallas Zoo, Arboretum would reopen by end of May under proposal
The Dallas Zoo and the Dallas Arboretum have proposed plans to open with reduced capacity before the end of May.
The Dallas Zoo and the Dallas Arboretum have proposed plans to open with reduced capacity before the end of May.
Tarrant County officials urge citizens to continue social distancing
Tarrant County leaders say cases have not started to trend downward in a way to make them feel social distancing isn't needed.
Tarrant County leaders say cases have not started to trend downward in a way to make them feel social distancing isn't needed.
Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Dallas salon owner gets 7 days in jail for reopening in defiance of countywide restrictions
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
A Far North Dallas salon owner will spend 7 days in jail after she refused to apologize for opening her business in defiance of countywide restrictions.
US infection rate rising outside New York as states open up
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Take the New York metropolitan area’s progress against the coronavirus out of the equation and the numbers show the rest of the U.S. is moving in the wrong direction, with the infection rate rising even as states move to lift their lockdowns, an Associated Press analysis found Tuesday.
Texas hair salons, barbershops, nail/tanning salons to reopen May 8; gyms on May 18
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
“This allows these types of businesses to open up, but it doesn’t require them to do so,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “Every owner of every salon should use their own best judgement.”
Fired scientist claims Trump administration rejected his early warnings on COVID-19
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
A government scientist says he was ousted from his position after raising concerns that the Trump administration wanted to “flood” coronavirus hot spots like New York and New Jersey with a malaria drug that President Donald Trump was pushing despite scant scientific evidence it helped.
Dallas County breaks daily record with 253 new COVID-19 cases
Dallas County set a record for new daily cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a feat that has occurred on a day-to-day basis for nearly a week.
Dallas County set a record for new daily cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a feat that has occurred on a day-to-day basis for nearly a week.
Amazon VP resigns after accusing company of 'firing whistleblowers'
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
Tim Bray said he could no longer be an Amazon VP.
White House disputes projected death toll increase
There are predictions that there may be a significant increase in deaths across the United States due to the coronavirus. But, the White House is pushing back against those projections.
There are predictions that there may be a significant increase in deaths across the United States due to the coronavirus. But, the White House is pushing back against those projections.
Adopt a Senior movement honors class of 2020
The pandemic put a halt to traditional high school graduation ceremonies but some people are still finding ways to celebrate the class of 2020.
The pandemic put a halt to traditional high school graduation ceremonies but some people are still finding ways to celebrate the class of 2020.
Arlington ISD to hold in-person graduations in July
High school seniors in the Arlington school district got good news – they can graduate in person.
High school seniors in the Arlington school district got good news – they can graduate in person.