As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal

As officials consider easing COVID-19 restrictions, small ‘social bubbles’ may be way to new normal

As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.

As the White House’s social distancing guidelines expire and states like Georgia and Oklahoma lift coronavirus lockdown orders, the desire to go back to the way things were doesn’t necessarily mean that social life will be what it was before the restrictions.

Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow

Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow

Video from the SkyFOX Drone showed a large number of vehicles in the parking area and how the distribution was organized. It wasn't a free-for-all but instead, methodical, with vehicles moving in sections, from the parking lot into several food distribution lanes.

Video from the SkyFOX Drone showed a large number of vehicles in the parking area and how the distribution was organized. It wasn't a free-for-all but instead, methodical, with vehicles moving in sections, from the parking lot into several food distribution lanes.

TWC to continue benefits to some workers who can't return to work

TWC to continue benefits to some workers who can't return to work

As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.

As businesses start to re-open, many workers say they're worried about returning to work. Many don't have child care or fear they'll catch COVID-19 on the job.

Some childcare centers remain open for essential workers during coronavirus
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Some childcare centers remain open for essential workers during coronavirus

Although businesses are opening back up, not all child care centers are. Some daycare facilities managed to remain open during the pandemic, but only to essential workers.

Although businesses are opening back up, not all child care centers are. Some daycare facilities managed to remain open during the pandemic, but only to essential workers.

Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow
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Food bank distribution expanding as needs grow

With the need continuing to grow the food bank is expanding this program. The extra work is also going beyond Austin

With the need continuing to grow the food bank is expanding this program. The extra work is also going beyond Austin

Abbott releases new TWC guidance for unemployment claimants

Abbott releases new TWC guidance for unemployment claimants

According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC. 

According to the new guidance, Texans can continue to receive unemployment benefits throughout the COVID-19 outbreak if they choose not to go back to work for certain reasons specified by the TWC. 

US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid

US jobless claims soar past 30 million as 3.8 million more workers seek aid

More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.

More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the U.S. economy slid further into a crisis that is becoming the most devastating since the 1930s.

Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches

Gov. Newsom announces temporary hard closure of Orange County beaches

In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.

In the continued fight against COVID-19, Gov. Gavin Newsom imposed a temporary hard closure of all Orange County beaches after seeing images of large crowds last weekend.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

More than 1 million people have recovered globally from COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

As of April 30, there were more than 1 million people globally who had recovered after contracting the novel coronavirus, according to data from Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center.

Navy ship Comfort sent to aid NYC hospitals departs Manhattan's west side

Navy ship Comfort sent to aid NYC hospitals departs Manhattan's west side

The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stressed New York City hospitals as coronavirus cases surged is set to leave this week Thursday and return to its homeport in Virginia, the U.S. Navy said.

The Navy hospital ship sent to relieve stressed New York City hospitals as coronavirus cases surged is set to leave this week Thursday and return to its homeport in Virginia, the U.S. Navy said.