‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing

‘Reckless and untested musings’: Health experts criticize 2 doctors urging ease on social distancing

Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation. 

Two California doctors who made headlines for downplaying the seriousness of the COVID-19 pandemic, calling for an end to social distancing orders, have been called out by medical experts for spreading misinformation. 

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.

How to make your own snow!

How to make your own snow!

Snow is a rare sight, but other types of wintry precipitation, like sleet and freezing rain, are a little more common in Central Texas

Snow is a rare sight, but other types of wintry precipitation, like sleet and freezing rain, are a little more common in Central Texas

Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event

Oprah to headline Facebook, Instagram graduation event

Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.

Oprah Winfrey has bee slated to be the commencement speaker for the Class of 2020 in an online graduation live streamed from Facebook and Instagram.

Some San Marcos businesses to reopen starting May 1

Some San Marcos businesses to reopen starting May 1

Any business needing to determine its occupancy limit may contact the San Marcos Fire Department Prevention Division and the city says an inspector will respond to your location and calculate the allowed occupancy.

Any business needing to determine its occupancy limit may contact the San Marcos Fire Department Prevention Division and the city says an inspector will respond to your location and calculate the allowed occupancy.

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Abbott says alcohol to-go could become permanent in Texas

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said alcohol to-go could remain a permanent thing after the coronavirus pandemic ends.

Williamson County to let stay-at-home order expire

Williamson County to let stay-at-home order expire

Starting May 1, county businesses will follow Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order allowing businesses to reopen safely and strategically in phases while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

Starting May 1, county businesses will follow Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order allowing businesses to reopen safely and strategically in phases while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.

City of Austin releases new website to assist utility customers with applying for bill help

City of Austin releases new website to assist utility customers with applying for bill help

The Plus 1 Emergency Financial Support Program is meant to help customers who are facing financial difficulties and are unable to pay their utility bills due to unexpected circumstances.

The Plus 1 Emergency Financial Support Program is meant to help customers who are facing financial difficulties and are unable to pay their utility bills due to unexpected circumstances.

Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19

Officials: 2 Georgia men drank cleaning products to fight COVID-19

Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.

Two Georgia men were hospitalized after drinking cleaning products hoping to prevent a coronavirus infection, officials said.

Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees

Coronavirus pushes cities to cap third-party delivery fees

More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.

More U.S. cities are capping commission fees third party delivery services charge restaurants, many of which are mom-and-pop small business owners.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 18 more COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday, youngest a 30-year-old

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 18 more COVID-19 deaths reported Wednesday, youngest a 30-year-old

Minnesota reported 18 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Wednesday, including a 30-year-old--the youngest Minnesota to die from the coronavirus to date. The state's death toll from the disease is now 319. 

Minnesota reported 18 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Wednesday, including a 30-year-old--the youngest Minnesota to die from the coronavirus to date. The state's death toll from the disease is now 319. 

Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4

Costco stores will require customers to wear face masks while shopping starting May 4

Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.

Costco has updated its policy page regarding its response to the novel coronavirus, saying that all "Costco members and guests must wear a mask or face covering that covers the mouth and nose at all times while at Costco." The policy will go into effect May 4."This requirement does not apply to children under the age of 2 or to individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to a medical condition," according to Costco's updated page, noting that the use of a face mask or covering should not serve as substitute for social distancing.Costco had previously stated that the face mask policy would only apply to some of its stores before the April 29 update.