Coronavirus capable of traveling 16 feet, according to Univ. of Florida researchers
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
Researchers at the University of Florida have conducted a study that shows coronavirus can travel up to 16 feet, and that it is still capable of infection at that distance. The team said their findings "strengthen the notion that airborne transmission of viable SARS-CoV-2 is likely and plays a critical role in the spread of COVID-19.”
95-year-old World War II veteran leaves Dallas hospital after beating COVID-19
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
Johns Hopkins: More than 750,000 people have died from COVID-19 across the world
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
There are more than 20 million confirmed COVID-19 cases worldwide and over 5 million in the United States alone, according to Johns Hopkins.
2 doctors, father and son, die weeks apart after treating COVID-19 patients in Florida
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
The two men were respected figures in the Miami medical community.
Coronavirus vaccine trial underway in Dallas needs more volunteers
The first injections of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are underway in Dallas this week as part of a late phase trial.
The first injections of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine are underway in Dallas this week as part of a late phase trial.
ICU doctor runs 22 miles while wearing mask to prove it doesn’t drop oxygen levels
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
A U.K. doctor decided to run 22 miles while wearing a mask to help reassure anyone who has seen misinformation on social media claiming masks drop oxygen levels, that for the most part, it's simply not true.
Food delivery company in India offers 'period leave' for female employees
A major food delivery service in India is offering its female employees extra days off for a specific reason. According to the company, women no longer need to make excuses for missing work due to their cycle.
A major food delivery service in India is offering its female employees extra days off for a specific reason. According to the company, women no longer need to make excuses for missing work due to their cycle.
West Nile virus threat grows in Tarrant County, health officials warn
Tarrant County Public Health says the threat from West Nile, especially in northeast Tarrant County, is going up.
Tarrant County Public Health says the threat from West Nile, especially in northeast Tarrant County, is going up.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Marijuana use during pregnancy linked to greater risk of autism in children, study says
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
The study found that women who used cannabis while pregnant were 1.5 times more likely to have a child with autism.
North Texas man loses mother, brother and uncle to COVID-19; other family members also sick
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Researchers test 14 types of face masks to see how well they protect against COVID-19
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Among the 14 masks tested were surgical masks, a bandana, a valved N95 mask, as well as different types of cotton-based masks.
Clinical trial underway at Baylor Scott & White on lab-manufactured COVID-19 antibodies
A new clinical trial that is part of Operation Warp Speed is now underway at Baylor Scott & White.
A new clinical trial that is part of Operation Warp Speed is now underway at Baylor Scott & White.
More than 5 million COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
Trump says he may take executive action on evictions, student loans, payroll taxes if no aid agreement reached
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Southwest Airlines no longer cleaning armrests, seat belts between flights
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
The airline said it will be prioritizing high-touch areas like tray tables and lavatories.
Russia's race for coronavirus vaccine raises concerns in the West
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Russia is boasting that it’s about to be the first country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine, with mass vaccinations planned as early as October using shots that are yet to complete clinical trials.
Staff members at four North Texas school districts test positive for COVID-19
Several North Texas school districts have now confirmed that staffers have tested positive for COVID-19.
Several North Texas school districts have now confirmed that staffers have tested positive for COVID-19.
100-year-old Marine Corps veteran survives COVID-19 in Central Florida
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19
A 100-year-old Marine veteran has survived a bout with COVID-19
Dallas County reports its first human case of West Nile this year
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the county’s first human case of West Nile this year.
Dallas County Health and Human Services has reported the county’s first human case of West Nile this year.