FEMA will cover up to $9,000 in COVID-19 funeral expenses, application opens next week
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
The agency announced Wednesday it will cover up to $9,000 per funeral and that the application for reimbursement will open on Monday, April 12, 2021.
Biden open to ‘good-faith negotiations’ on proposed $2.3T infrastructure plan amid GOP criticism
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he’s open to negotiations on his proposed $2.3 trillion U.S. infrastructure plan that would largely be funded by an increase in corporate taxes.
UK COVID-19 variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, CDC says
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
As more and more younger adults are being hospitalized with severe COVID-19, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky confirmed Wednesday that the B.1.1.7 variant from the UK has become the most common lineage in the country.
San Francisco school board suspends plan to rename schools, commits to reopening full time this fall
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
The San Francisco school board has reversed a much-criticized decision to rename 44 schools it said were linked to racism, sexism, slavery or other injustices.
156 million coronavirus relief payments issued, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
The Treasury Department says it has issued more than 156 million payments as part of President Joe Biden’s coronavirus relief plan.
'I did three funerals in three weeks': Some dying of COVID-19 while waiting turn for vaccine
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Air Force veteran Diane Drewes spent months hoping to receive a COVID-19 immunization. But her daughter says the call offering an appointment came only when Drewes was dying of the illness.
Riverside family finally moves into dream home after 15-month standoff with squatter
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
After 15 long months of soaring legal bills, Tracie Albert finally walked through the front door of her new home in Riverside. But not before the suspected squatter was seen lunging at Tracie with a tire iron.
Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am launches high-tech face covering
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
The 'Xupermask' retails for $299
Georgia woman contracts breakthrough COVID-19 infection after vaccination
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
The Dallas, Georgia, IBM retiree hoped getting fully vaccinated would make it easier and safer, but almost a month after her second shot, she tested positive for COVD-19.
FOX 7 Discussion: Are Abbott's orders effective for COVID-19 response?
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
FOX 7 Discussion: Are Abbott's orders effective for COVID-19 response?
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas discuss possible confusion with Abbott's COVID-19 executive orders.
Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas
On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
On Tuesday, many groups that receive “public funds” were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
Abbott issues executive order prohibiting "vaccine passports" in Texas
On Tuesday, many groups that receive ?public funds? were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
On Tuesday, many groups that receive ?public funds? were scrambling to determine how Abbott's order will impact them, if at all.
California plans to fully reopen economy by June 15; no more color-coded tiers
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
California plans to dissolve its color-coded tier system on June 15 that has for months determined what businesses and activities are permitted in each county, health officials said Tuesday.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Fauci warns against Texas declaring victory, despite declining coronavirus cases after reopening state
Texas ignored Fauci's advice on masks and social distancing mandates last month when Abbott announced that the state would be "100 percent" open again.
Texas ignored Fauci's advice on masks and social distancing mandates last month when Abbott announced that the state would be "100 percent" open again.
California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
STAAR testing impacted by technical issues on Tuesday
Officials say three STAAR tests were affected by connectivity issues with the online testing platform on Tuesday. Testing will resume on Wednesday.
Officials say three STAAR tests were affected by connectivity issues with the online testing platform on Tuesday. Testing will resume on Wednesday.
CDC: There's 1-in-10,000 chance of getting COVID from surfaces
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
There is a less than 1-in-10,000 chance of catching COVID-19 from surfaces, according to a Monday update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Nearly 40,000 kids lost a parent to COVID-19, study suggests
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.
The total marks a 20% increase compared to the number of kids losing a parent during a typical year, researchers say.