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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

FOX 7 Discussion: Are Abbott's orders effective for COVID-19 response?
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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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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).

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. 

Alabama fan's death after attending NCAA tournament prompts COVID-19 contact tracing in Indiana

Health officials in Indiana are investigating whether anyone was exposed to COVID-19 by Alabama residents after a fan reportedly died of COVID-19 following attendance of the NCAA Tournament.

Abbott issues order against ‘vaccine passports’ in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott said Texans will not have to prove they've gotten the COVID-19 vaccine -- at least not to state and local governmental officials.