City of Houston preparing for two large events amid COVID pandemic
The City of Houston is preparing for two large events that haven’t taken place since the pandemic started.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up
Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events amid COVID-19 surge
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons placed in COVID-19 protocols
Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has been placed in COVID-19 protocols.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers test positive for COVID-19, join growing list of infected celebs
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
'Flurona' in California: Testing site in LA County confirms first known local case
Officials at the 911 COVID Testing site in Brentwood said a child they tested for both the flu and COVID-19 tested positive for both. In addition, the boy’s mother tested positive for COVID-19 the next day.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Del Valle ISD welcomes students back to school as COVID surges
Many school districts are pushing through with plans for in-person classes despite a surge in COVID-19 cases across Texas.
Chicago Public Schools cancels Wednesday classes after teachers union votes to switch to remote learning
Leaders of Chicago Public Schools canceled classes Wednesday after the teachers union voted to switch to remote learning due to the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Walmart and Kroger raise prices for BinaxNOW rapid COVID-19 tests
The companies previously sold them at cost
Gov. Whitmer isolating from husband after he tests positive for COVID-19
The governor, who has no symptoms, had a negative rapid test Tuesday and is awaiting the results of a PCR test out of an abundance of caution, a spokesperson says.