Bastrop County backs off face covering requirement

The county said in a release that all other provisions in its COVID-19 Order currently in effect remain unchanged.

Hair salons left out of new executive order from Gov. Abbott

The governor's new order on Monday which expanded the list of businesses allowed to have a conditional reopening did not include hair salons.

Irvine-based company among first to offer COVID-19 antibody testing to employees

As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees. 

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday

Starting Monday, Governor Brian Kemp is allowing customers eat inside restaurants statewide.

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.

Leader of North Carolina group protesting lockdowns reportedly tests positive for COVID-19

An administrator for the ReOpen NC Facebook page, which has helped organize recent protests in the state, posted a message saying she tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to reports.

Texas State University expands Bobcat Promise program in response to COVID-19

Bobcat Promise is now designed to increase access for Texas students with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) that does not exceed $50,000 annually. Previously, the upper AGI limit was set at $35,000.

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest

The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.

Police cite owner of home that was site of packed Chicago house party

The owner of a home that was the site of a large house party which violated social distancing guideline over the weekend on the Northwest Side has been cited by police.