Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say

Coronavirus likely to come back each year, Chinese scientists say

Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.

Scientists in China appeared to dampen hopes that the coronavirus would eventually burn out for good and said the virus, which has been blamed for 200,000 deaths and decimating the world economy, will likely return each year.

Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow

Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow

“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.

“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.

Bastrop County backs off face covering requirement

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

Georgia restaurants resume dine-in services Monday

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

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

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.