Tulare County defies California health orders with reopening
The 3-2 vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors allows reopening of nearly all businesses that fall under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the state’s plan, including dine-in restaurants, barbers, movie theaters and shopping malls, the Visalia Times Delta reported. Churches also are included.
The 3-2 vote Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors allows reopening of nearly all businesses that fall under Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the state’s plan, including dine-in restaurants, barbers, movie theaters and shopping malls, the Visalia Times Delta reported. Churches also are included.
Quarantine Sessions with Andrea Magee
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Andrea has played at historic Texas venues like ACL Live at The Moody and Gruene Hall.
Born and raised in Northern Ireland, Andrea has played at historic Texas venues like ACL Live at The Moody and Gruene Hall.
Gov. Abbott waives late fees for TABC license and permit renewals
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
The governor's office says that late fees will be waived on any renewals with an expiration date on or after March 13, 2020.
Recently released career criminal fatally stabbed grandma, 80, in broad daylight, Texas police union says
A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, police said.
A Texas career criminal who was recently released from jail despite being arrested nearly 70 times is accused of fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman out shopping Saturday, police said.
Tennessee hospital closed since last June received $121K in federal coronavirus relief: reports
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
A debt-ridden, rural Tennessee hospital that’s been shuttered since June 2019 received more than $121,000 in federal coronavirus relief funds, according to reports.
Minnesota reports 29 new COVID-19 deaths, highest since May 6
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 new deaths from the COVID-19 Wednesday, the highest since May 6 and the second-most in a single day. A total of 777 Minnesotans have now died from the disease.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 new deaths from the COVID-19 Wednesday, the highest since May 6 and the second-most in a single day. A total of 777 Minnesotans have now died from the disease.
Abbott, Texas DSHS distribute antiviral drug in Austin to treat COVID-19
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
DSHS received an initial 30 cases of remdesivir from the federal government last week and distributed it to 15 hospitals throughout Texas.
Testing every Texas nursing home resident and staff for COVID-19 could cost $29M, data shows
According to data from the breakdown, Texas has 1,219 nursing facilities with 93,561 residents and 99,780 staff, and the state would need 94,780 tests.
According to data from the breakdown, Texas has 1,219 nursing facilities with 93,561 residents and 99,780 staff, and the state would need 94,780 tests.
Planning a social gathering? Here are the dos, don'ts and risks
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
With people starting to socially gather, here’s what a doctor says is high and low-risk behavior.
Pa. man returns home after 29 days on ventilator, surviving COVID-19
Emmanuel Gilbert spent 29 days on a ventilator after he became ill with the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed the life of more than 90,000 Americans.
Emmanuel Gilbert spent 29 days on a ventilator after he became ill with the novel coronavirus strain that has claimed the life of more than 90,000 Americans.
Captain Tom Moore, 100, to be knighted after raising nearly $40M to help doctors, nurses
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
Moore raised nearly $40 million for the National Health Service -- and in the process became a national hero.
Celebrating the Class of 2020's college graduates
College seniors are coping with losing out on a milestone while trying to look ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therapist Grace Dowd has some advice and offers up a few ways to celebrate the grads.
College seniors are coping with losing out on a milestone while trying to look ahead during the COVID-19 pandemic. Therapist Grace Dowd has some advice and offers up a few ways to celebrate the grads.
COVID-19's impact on the Hispanic community in Austin
Hispanics represent more than half of all cases in Austin, Travis County and almost 40% of all deaths. Leaders in the Hispanic community are calling for the creation of a coalition or task force to address this disparity. Co-founder of Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin or HABLA Paul Saldana talks more about this topic.
Hispanics represent more than half of all cases in Austin, Travis County and almost 40% of all deaths. Leaders in the Hispanic community are calling for the creation of a coalition or task force to address this disparity. Co-founder of Hispanic Advocates Business Leaders of Austin or HABLA Paul Saldana talks more about this topic.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Children and COVID-19
The coronavirus has impacted adults in all age group and recently it has shown that it affects children too. Dr. Kumar has more on this and has tips to protect kids and others from getting sick.
The coronavirus has impacted adults in all age group and recently it has shown that it affects children too. Dr. Kumar has more on this and has tips to protect kids and others from getting sick.
Wearing a face mask can reduce coronavirus transmission by up to 75 percent, study says
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
A study conducted by a team of scientists in Hong Kong, found the rate of non-contact transmission through respiratory droplets or airborne particles dropped by as much as 75 percent when masks were used.
Trump tells governors feds 'will step in' if government disagrees with state reopening plans
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
President Trump told governors on a conference call Monday that he "will step in" if the federal government disagrees with state reopening plans.
‘Not just a horror story’: FTC says some nursing homes are taking residents' stimulus checks
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
The Federal Trade Commission learned some nursing homes have been trying to take stimulus checks from residents who use Medicaid.
More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal.
McDonald's workers plan strike over coronavirus protections
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Workers at McDonald's restaurants in 20 cities will go on strike Wednesday to put pressure on the company to improve employee protections during the coronavirus outbreak.
Austin security company uses infrared technology to measure body temperature
Readings take no time at all; all someone has to do is walk by, look at a camera briefly, and keep walking.
Readings take no time at all; all someone has to do is walk by, look at a camera briefly, and keep walking.