'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
El Paso imposes curfew as coronavirus cases overwhelm hospitals
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Fear and anxiety spike in COVID-19 hot spots across US
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
About half of U.S. states have seen their highest daily coronavirus infection numbers so far at some point in October, and the country as a whole came very close to back-to-back record daily infection rates on Friday and Saturday.
Italy closes gyms, shuts eateries early amid rising COVID-19 cases
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Italy’s leader has imposed at least a month of new restrictions to fight rising coronavirus infections, shutting down gyms, pools and movie theaters and putting an early curfew on cafes and restaurants.
Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.”
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aides
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said Saturday.
Spain orders nationwide curfew to stem worsening outbreak
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
Spain’s 19 regional leaders will have authority to set different hours for the curfew as long as they are stricter, close regional borders to travel and limit gatherings to six people who don’t live together, the prime minister said.
LIVE: Downtown small businesses in limbo as pandemic rolls on
As the pandemic continues, many small business owners in downtown Austin are having to re-evaluate their business strategy, many of them choosing to stay closed. On Good Day Sunday, Dewitt Peart, President and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne to talk about what they?re doing to help.
As the pandemic continues, many small business owners in downtown Austin are having to re-evaluate their business strategy, many of them choosing to stay closed. On Good Day Sunday, Dewitt Peart, President and CEO of the Downtown Austin Alliance joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne to talk about what they?re doing to help.
College student from suburban Chicago dies of coronavirus after leaving campus, returning home
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Michael Lang, 18, was a native of La Grange, Illinois. He went away for his freshman year of college, and returned home on Sept. 13 to take classes remotely instead. On Thursday, he died of coronavirus related complications "following a lengthy hospitalization," the University of Dayton said.
Vice President Pence's top aide tests positive for coronavirus
A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday.
A spokesman says Vice President Mike Pence will continue with his aggressive campaign schedule after his chief of staff, Marc Short, tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday.
Europe, U.S. watch cases surge, debate new COVID-19 restrictions
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Confirmed coronavirus infections are continuing to soar in many parts of the U.S. and Europe. So has anger over the restrictions governments put in place to try to stem the tide and avoid overwhelming hospitals.
Colombia reaches 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Colombia reached 1 million confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday, becoming the second country in Latin America to report that number in less than a week.
Texas seeing uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas is currently seeing an increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19 across the state, with the highest being in El Paso.
Texas is currently seeing an increase in hospitalizations due to COVID-19 across the state, with the highest being in El Paso.
WHO director warns of ‘critical juncture’ in COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Hemisphere
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the Northern Hemisphere faces a critical moment in the battle against the novel coronavirus amid rising infections and a death count with no apparent end in sight.
Some hospitals in crisis as US approaches record number of new daily COVID-19 cases
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation.
Dutch hospital airlifts patients to Germany amid COVID-19 surge
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
The clatter of the helicopter’s rotors as it lifted off from Amsterdam was a noisy reminder of how the coronavirus is again gripping Europe.
Costco begins selling at-home COVID-19 test kits
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
The PCR saliva kits can be used at home and don't involve "painful nasal swabs," according to the description on Costco's website.
Round Rock extends face-covering requirement into December
City Council readopted the ordinance on Thursday which extended the requirement through Dec. 28.
City Council readopted the ordinance on Thursday which extended the requirement through Dec. 28.
Texas court upholds order allowing multiple absentee ballot drop-off locations, appeal to hold opening others
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.
A state appeals court has upheld a Travis County State district court order allowing Texas counties to have multiple drop-off locations for hand delivery of absentee ballots, undercutting Gov. Greg Abbott's recent directive limiting counties to one drop-off site.