Global coronavirus death toll tops 150,000, according to Johns Hopkins

More than 150,000 people across the globe have died from the novel coronavirus, which causes COVID-19 — according to the most recent data collected by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

'LIBERATE!' Trump goads states to lift coronavirus restrictions

One day after laying out a roadmap for gradually reviving economic activity, President Donald Trump urged his supporters to “LIBERATE” three states led by Democratic governors Friday, in effect encouraging protests against the stay-at-home restrictions against the coronavirus.

As $2 trillion in virus aid starts to flow, oversight lags

There are only two people presently overseeing how coronavirus funds from the $2 trillion package are spent..

Dallas County reports biggest one-day number of COVID-19 cases, 124, on Friday

Dallas County reported its largest one-day number of COVID-19 cases on Friday just minutes after state officials outlined plans to slowly re-open the Texas economy.

California governor expects $7 billion in virus spending

The news came Thursday as state lawmakers held their first oversight hearing of the more than $2 billion Newsom has already spent, questioning administration officials about a nearly $1 billion contract with a Chinese-owned company to provide up to 200 million masks per month.

Dallas County adds face covering requirement, reports 7 deaths & 80 new COVID-19 cases

Dallas County reported seven deaths and 80 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday as officials issued new guidelines to go into effect Saturday that will require face coverings for people going out to essential businesses or using public transportation.

Thursday is Ovation Day in Dallas and Fort Worth

There was a coordinated effort between the Dallas and Fort Worth mayors to go out and make some noise as a show of support for healthcare workers and essential workers.

Line of cars wrapped around Fair Park for food pantry distribution

Hundreds of cars stretched far beyond the entrance of Fair Park Thursday morning as the North Texas Food Bank, with help from the National Guard, handed out boxes of food to those in need.