Mysterious COVID-19 linked illness afflicting children in the US

Three pediatric patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles who tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies were showing symptoms of a rare autoimmune response doctors are calling Pediatric Inflammatory Multi-System Syndrome or PIMS which is similar to the autoimmune condition known as Kawasaki Disease.

North Texas doctors team up to form coalition to combat COVID-19

North Texas doctors say they need more timely information to better fight COVID-19. So physicians from six counties are forming an alliance to gather and share knowledge.

Higher COVID-19 mortality rate for African Americans, Pacific Islanders in L.A. County: officials

As Los Angeles County saw a spike in COVID-19 cases with one of the largest single-day jumps in the pandemic, health officials reported a higher mortality rate among African Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.  

The second virus wave: How bad will it be as lockdowns ease?

From Italy to Kansas, doctors are increasingly warning of a second wave of virus infections as many countries and U.S. states re-open for business to save jobs and economies.

US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 70,000, according to Johns Hopkins data

The number of people who have died from the novel coronavirus surpassed 70,000 on May 5, according to data from the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Dallas County breaks daily record with 253 new COVID-19 cases

Dallas County set a record for new daily cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a feat that has occurred on a day-to-day basis for nearly a week.

White House disputes projected death toll increase

There are predictions that there may be a significant increase in deaths across the United States due to the coronavirus. But, the White House is pushing back against those projections.

College student from North Texas who recovered from COVID-19 donates plasma with antibodies

A college student from North Texas who spent a week in ICU and 40 days in quarantine recovering from COVID-19 has reached a major milestone – being able to donate plasma with coronavirus antibodies.

FDA allows emergency use of remdesivir drug for coronavirus

The study of 1,063 patients is the largest and most strict test of the drug and included a comparison group that received just usual care so remdesivir’s effects could be rigorously evaluated, according to AP.

How to keep your family safe in public
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Despite businesses reopening, it is still as important as ever to protect yourself and your children from germs and viruses. Dr. Karen McClard, at the Pediatric Associates of Dallas, joins Good Day to offer some general tips for going out.

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study

A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility

The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.

Coronavirus expert answers viewer questions
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One of the world's top experts on the coronavirus joins Good Day to answer some of your questions about a second wave, virus mutations and whether the elderly or people with underlying health conditions will need to shelter in place until a vaccine is developed. More: youtube.com/user/tamusystem

Dr. Cooper helping on the Collin County economic recovery task force
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Decisions on when to stay home and how best to reopen businesses are decided by many experts. One of them is Dr. Tyler Cooper, the president and CEO of Cooper Aerobics. He talks to Good Day about striking a balance between health and businesses. More: cooperaerobics.com