Gov. Ducey urges Arizonans to stay at home amid rising COVID-19 cases; expect hospital surge capacity
Governor Doug Ducey admitted during a news conference that Arizona is getting hit hard by COVID-19, and that this is just the first wave with more to come.
Governor Doug Ducey admitted during a news conference that Arizona is getting hit hard by COVID-19, and that this is just the first wave with more to come.
Outdoor gatherings that exceed 100 people now prohibited in Travis County
The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 10 unless extended, modified or terminated early.
The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, June 26 and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Friday, July 10 unless extended, modified or terminated early.
Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
City of Georgetown closes Blue Hole Park to enforce physical distancing orders
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
The section of the trail going through Blue Hole Park will also be closed, and barricades will be installed at Scenic Drive and at Rock Street to close off the trail.
Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.
Five Mile Dam Park in Hays County closed until further notice
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
The park and access to the Blanco River at this location will be closed until further notice.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
COVID Crusades
Two filmmakers are using their time and skills to bring communities together, document history, and raise money to fight the pandemic in Austin and beyond. Kirk Word and Sam Dillon talk about their project. www.covidcrusades.com
Two filmmakers are using their time and skills to bring communities together, document history, and raise money to fight the pandemic in Austin and beyond. Kirk Word and Sam Dillon talk about their project. www.covidcrusades.com
New survey finds many reconsidering careers due to COVID-19 pandemic
More than half of office workers say feelings for their job have shifted according to a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half. Regional Vice President of Robert Half Danann Smith talks more about the findings and what companies can do to keep employees on board.
More than half of office workers say feelings for their job have shifted according to a new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half. Regional Vice President of Robert Half Danann Smith talks more about the findings and what companies can do to keep employees on board.
Hays County planning two new walk-up COVID-19 testing sites
People wanting to go are reminded that the sites will be walk-up testing only, not drive-thru, so people will need to be prepared to exit their vehicle.
People wanting to go are reminded that the sites will be walk-up testing only, not drive-thru, so people will need to be prepared to exit their vehicle.
Red Cross offering free COVID-19 antibody testing on blood, platelet and plasma donations
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Abbott pauses additional reopening phases
Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard health protocols provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Dos Equis releases free 'Seis-Foot Cooler' so people can drink together and practice social distancing
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
The company says the idea is for everyone to drink responsibly, a little more responsibly, as many states relax some COVID-19 guidelines.
DC man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken ‘Nana’s’ nursing home
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
US GDP fell at 5.0% rate in Q1; worse is likely on the way
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
It was the sharpest quarterly decline since an 8.4% fall in 2008 during the depths of the financial crisis.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order suspending electives surgeries in 4 Texas counties
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.