Families who lost loved ones to COVID are clamoring for $7K funeral funds
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
Lottie Cotton a 73-year-old longtime San Francisco public school elementary school advisor, is one of the more than 500,000 people in the United States who have died of coronavirus since the pandemic first broke out last year, and now her family is hoping to be reimbursed for her funeral through a new program authorized last month.
COVID-19 herd immunity still a while away, says Austin Public Health
With things slowly getting back to normal post-winter storm, APH warns another COVID-19 surge is possible.
With things slowly getting back to normal post-winter storm, APH warns another COVID-19 surge is possible.
UK judge rules comatose woman with COVID-19 should be removed from life support weeks after giving birth
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
A woman who has reportedly been in a coma for nearly a month after contracting COVID-19 will reportedly be taken off life support after the Court of Protection in the United Kingdom ruled not doing so would just “prolong her death.”
Best Buy lays off 5,000 workers, adds part-time roles
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.
Best Buy laid off 5,000 workers and added 2,000 part-time employees as the company responds to growing online sales during the pandemic and a diminishing need for in-store employees.
Vaccines for teachers set aside, but how long until they're all vaccinated?
Some of California’s 300,000 teachers have already been vaccinated, but many of those who haven’t, and their unions, say they don’t feel safe to return unless they’ve been vaccinated and schools improve ventilation.
Some of California’s 300,000 teachers have already been vaccinated, but many of those who haven’t, and their unions, say they don’t feel safe to return unless they’ve been vaccinated and schools improve ventilation.
‘The virus is not done with us’: CDC director says new variants of COVID-19 could stall progress in US
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stressed Friday that the trajectory of the pandemic is still concerning, as emerging variants of COVID-19 could be stalling progress in beating the virus back.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
APH weekly update on COVID-19 - 2/26/21
Austin Public Health discusses latest data on the coronavirus.
Austin Public Health discusses latest data on the coronavirus.
Austin Public Health provides update on COVID vaccine distribution
Austin Public Health provided an update on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the area and discussed the latest coronavirus numbers.
Austin Public Health provided an update on the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine in the area and discussed the latest coronavirus numbers.
Gov. Abbott considering an end to Texas mask mandate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is working on a plan to remove all statewide coronavirus restrictions and will make an announcement soon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is working on a plan to remove all statewide coronavirus restrictions and will make an announcement soon.
‘Symptomatic’ South Carolina elementary student who visited school nurse was held in storage closet
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
An elementary school student who attends Myrtle Beach Elementary School in South Carolina visited the school nurse for COVID-19-like symptoms and was placed in a storage closet to isolate themselves from other students, district officials say.
Study: Infectious coronavirus particles can survive on clothing for up to 3 days
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
Researchers at a public university in England studied cloth typically used for uniforms in a hospital setting and found that coronavirus particles survived on the items for up to three days, and standard washing machines don’t effectively remove the virus from fabrics.
‘You’re not alone’: 2 women in 30s who lost husbands to COVID-19 start Facebook support group
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
Kristina Scorpo and Pamela Addison were complete strangers, but formed a bond under heartbreaking circumstances: They both lost their husbands to the coronavirus in 2020.
California, New York coronavirus variants: Researchers tracking spread of new strains
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
Two different coronavirus variants have been detected by scientists in California and New York City, researchers say. Here’s what we know about each new strain.
'Save Our Seniors' initiative will help homebound Texans get vaccinated
As part of the statewide initiative, Texas will deploy more than 1,100 National Guardsmen to assist communities in vaccinating homebound seniors.
As part of the statewide initiative, Texas will deploy more than 1,100 National Guardsmen to assist communities in vaccinating homebound seniors.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood tests positive for COVID-19, Garth Brooks confirms
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.
Country singer Trisha Yearwood has tested positive for COVID-19, according to her husband Garth Brooks’ Facebook page.