Coronavirus expert answers questions about testing and therapy
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Coronavirus is a new term for many people but not for Dr. Ben Neuman. He is the chairman of the biology department at Texas A&M University - Texarkana and one of the few scientists who has been studying the family of viruses for more than 20 years. More: youtube.com/user/tamusystem

Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says

The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.

People with diabetes face greater risk with COVID-19
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The risks of coronavirus are even greater for millions of people with diabetes. That's about 12% of all Texans. Nurse and diabetes coach Patricia Daiker joined Good Day to talk about those risks and what diabetics can do to stay safe. More: betterdiabeteslife.com

FDA warns of heart risks with Trump-promoted malaria drug

The warning comes as doctors at a New York hospital published a report that heart rhythm abnormalities developed in most of 84 coronavirus patients treated with hydroxychloroquine and the antibiotic azithromycin, a combo Trump has promoted.

FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials

The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.

US coronavirus deaths surpass 50,000, according to Johns Hopkins

The number of people who have died from COVID-19 surpassed 50,000 on April 24, according to the most recent data from Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.

Texas A&M scientist believes COVID-19 will return like the flu

A scientist at Texas A&M University in Texarkana is helping people around the world understand the new coronavirus.

Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage

Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis. 

First COVID-19 deaths occurred in Bay Area in early February

The first known death from COVID-19 in the U.S. was believed to have occurred in Washington State in late February 2020, but the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner revealed on Tuesday that two individuals had died on Feb. 6 and Feb. 17 at home with coronavirus making them the first deaths recorded in the nation.

Dr. Fauci says reopening too quickly will 'backfire'

The top infectious-disease expert in the United States has a message for protesters who are ignoring their governors’ stay-at-home orders and calling for him to be fired over his guidelines.

Family says COVID-19 plasma trial may have saved Michigan man's life

A Michigan family credits an experimental plasma treatment from the Mayo Clinic's Convalescent Plasma Program to their loved one's recovery from the coronavirus.

Researchers discover new coronavirus symptoms: feet lesions

Researchers in Spain believe they have discovered another symptom —lesions on feet. The lesions have been found in Italy and France, the researchers added.

Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'

Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.

How To Boost Your Health During The Health Crisis
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Does during alcohol kill COVID-19? And what foods and vitamins should you consume to boost your immunity? Dr. Arielle Levitan, co-founder of Vous Vitamin, shares some advice so you can be healthy during the health crisis.