Shelter-at-home order issued for Dallas County's residents and workers

A shelter-at-home order goes into effect at 11:59 p.m. Monday in Dallas County in an effort to try to contain and stop the spread of the coronavirus.

'Knees and toes!' Man shows seniors around the world how to stay active during coronavirus pandemic

Described as a "national treasure," 96-year-old Bob Fulton is showing fellow residents of the United Kingdom and seniors around the world that you can still keep active while being isolated at home during this novel coronavirus pandemic.

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.

Cook Children’s sees spike in child abuse cases likely from COVID-19 stress

Cook Children's Medical Center says it has treated seven cases of severe child abuse in the last week. Two of those children died from their injuries.

North Texas food pantries see higher demand amid coronavirus pandemic

These organizations are trying to do what they can to continue to serve hundreds of families in need while still keeping safe social distancing measures and working with fewer volunteers and staff.

Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus

Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.

DeSantis to issue executive order requiring 14-day isolation for those traveling from NYC area to Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference Monday afternoon, saying he is issuing an executive order that would require mandatory 14-day self-isolation for anyone traveling to the Sunshine State from the New York City area.

Childcare centers can stay open during Dallas County shelter-at-home order

The goal is to allow the many people with essential jobs to obtain childcare while they go to work, but some day care centers may choose to close. It also appears the county is relying on people with non-essential jobs to police themselves. 

UT Dallas staff donate medical supplies to Parkland during shortage

With the shortage in personal protective equipment (PPE) amidst the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, UT Dallas staff donated supplies to a local hospital.

Sen. Rand Paul kept working for 6 days after virus test

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul was tested a week ago for the novel coronavirus, but continued working at the Capitol because he “felt that it was highly unlikely” he was sick since had no symptoms of the illness, he said Monday.