Beaches packed before county's closure goes into effect midnight Saturday
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
With the weekend practically here, people tried to enjoy one last day on the sand because, come 11:59 p.m. Friday, Pinellas county beaches will be closed until April 6.
People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.
Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid coronavirus crisis
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.
A blow dryer will not kill the coronavirus
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.
Cuomo orders barber shops, nail, hair salons and personal care services to close
All barber shops, nail and hair salons and personal care services were ordered closed in New York by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday.
All barber shops, nail and hair salons and personal care services were ordered closed in New York by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday.
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus.
Member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff tests positive for coronavirus.
Gov. Abbott allowing event permit refunds for businesses affected by coronavirus
So far, the coronavirus outbreak has lead to the closures of multiple major Texas festivals, including Rodeo Austin and SXSW, which faced its first cancellation in its 34-year history.
So far, the coronavirus outbreak has lead to the closures of multiple major Texas festivals, including Rodeo Austin and SXSW, which faced its first cancellation in its 34-year history.
Family recreates their Disney trip with homemade video after vacation canceled due to coronavirus
A family, whose Disney vacation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, made a video that recreates what they would've done on their trip to the "most magical place on Earth."
A family, whose Disney vacation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, made a video that recreates what they would've done on their trip to the "most magical place on Earth."
Billy Bob’s, Carter BloodCare host ‘social distancing’ blood drive
Within 10 minutes of starting, a steady stream of donors began to show up. After signing in, donors had to pass a strict medical screening. From sign in to finish, the process averaged about 45 minutes.
Within 10 minutes of starting, a steady stream of donors began to show up. After signing in, donors had to pass a strict medical screening. From sign in to finish, the process averaged about 45 minutes.
Costco stores aren’t accepting returns on water, rice, other high-demand items amid COVID-19
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Photos of signs at some Costco stores have begun circulating on social media that explain that returns on various high-demand items will not be accepted.
Amid coronavirus shutdown, some North Texas restaurants offering free meals
At a time when state regulations are devastating the restaurant and bar industry, some North Texas restaurants are still stepping up to provide free meals to people in need.
At a time when state regulations are devastating the restaurant and bar industry, some North Texas restaurants are still stepping up to provide free meals to people in need.
North Texas company now offering in-home testing for COVID-19
A Plano company is offering in-home COVID-19 testing for those who meet certain criteria.
A Plano company is offering in-home COVID-19 testing for those who meet certain criteria.
Student, two faculty members test positive for COVID-19, says Baylor University president
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
Livingstone says the cases are all travel-related and that the university anticipates they will have additional positive cases during the days and weeks ahead.
FCC warns consumers to be aware of COVID-19 phone and text scams
The FCC urges that consumers be aware of text scams that offer free home testing kits and prey on other virus-related fears.
The FCC urges that consumers be aware of text scams that offer free home testing kits and prey on other virus-related fears.
Some North Texans unable to say their final goodbye to loved ones as gatherings limited to 10 people
Funeral homes across the country are now facing a new set of challenges, as new ordinances limit gatherings to 10 people, including funerals and gatherings at cemeteries.
Funeral homes across the country are now facing a new set of challenges, as new ordinances limit gatherings to 10 people, including funerals and gatherings at cemeteries.
Flight change fee waivers, cancellations: This is how major airlines are reacting to COVID-19
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Airlines are slashing flights, offering change fee waivers to customers as they experience a sharp drop in bookings in the face of the spreading coronavirus.
Scams targeting Texans, preying on coronavirus-related fears
Texas Senator John Cornyn also warned people about scammers calling people promising free COVID-19 testing.
Texas Senator John Cornyn also warned people about scammers calling people promising free COVID-19 testing.
1,006 positive COVID-19 cases reported in California
There are 1,006 confirmed coronavirus cases in California, according to the state's public health department.
There are 1,006 confirmed coronavirus cases in California, according to the state's public health department.
Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.
Southwest to cancel around 1,000 daily flights until April
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.
Southwest says they will continue to assess the demand for their service with the goal of canceling flights that have alternative options and that affect the fewest number of travelers.