Abbott deploys Texas National Guard in support of COVID-19 response

Abbott has ordered an initial focus on two critical missions: assisting drive through testing sites and bolstering the state’s healthcare infrastructure.

Cellphone 'heat map' shows coronavirus' potential spread as spring break revelers went home

Heat maps that show cellphone location data in the U.S. paint a disturbing picture of the potential spread of coronavirus as the country grapples with lockdown measures and tries to stem the virus' tide.

Texas AG: Local governments cannot use disaster declarations to restrict gun sales

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a legal opinion on Friday that concluded that local governments cannot use their disaster declarations to restrict gun sales.

Kristen Bell hosts Nickelodeon pandemic special for kids

Kristen Bell is hosting a Nickelodeon special with a “kid’s-eye view” of the coronavirus pandemic to address youngsters' concerns and help families weather the crisis, the channel said Friday.

Italy is 2nd country to surpass China's coronavirus case total

The country now has 86,498 cases, surpassing China to record the grim distinction of the second-most infections in the world, behind the U.S.

Virus changes menus, operations as restaurants struggle to adapt

In the battle to keep their New York City restaurant going despite sharp restrictions during the coronavirus outbreak, the owners of Il Posto Accanto are relying on something Beatrice Tosci would have considered sacrilege in normal times.

Dallas County judge criticizes Collin County leaders over coronavirus response

Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins is criticizing Collin County’s leaders who have ordered a less strenuous stay-at-home order than other counties in the area.

Dallas County leads Texas in COVID-19 cases, Texas National Guard unit to base in Dallas

Dallas County leads the state with the highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and deaths. On Friday it reported 64 new cases for a total of 367 cases, including seven deaths so far.

Child found beside body of mother who died of coronavirus hours earlier: report

The woman was one of two health care workers in Georgia who died last week from coronavirus. A 48-year-old woman who worked at a hospital had also died. 

Kids and coronavirus: What are the dangers?

Like many parents, Kerry McKenna didn’t think her 4-year-old son was in danger of contracting coronavirus.

British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.