Researchers: Global death toll from COVID-19 surpasses 200,000
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
The worldwide death toll topped 200,000, according to a tally compiled by John Hopkins University from government figures. The actual death toll is believed to be far higher.
Williamson County reports first coronavirus cluster at nursing home, 46 confirmed cases
An ongoing investigation led by the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has reported that this is the first cluster at a nursing home with 46 confirmed cases of staff and resident
An ongoing investigation led by the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD) has reported that this is the first cluster at a nursing home with 46 confirmed cases of staff and resident
South Florida shop makes face masks from alligator, python, iguana skins
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
A South Florida man is making stylish face masks that could help the environment. Brian Wood says pythons are invasive species that he hunts and turns into masks.
Coronavirus: Miami goes 7 weeks without a murder for the first time since 1957
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
According to the paper, in 1957, the city went 7 weeks, 3 days without a reported murder.
Police: 'Excessive' wearing of medical mask possibly caused NJ driver to pass out, crash
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Officials said masks should be used in public but aren't necessary “when driving a vehicle with no additional occupants.”
Texas slowly starts reopening with some stores offering "retail-to-go"
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
2 women charged by feds for Walgreens robbery, coughing on employees
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
"We have COVID," the women told a store manager and security guard after coughing without wearing masks. They allegedly fled the store without paying for merchandise.
Dallas salon opens for business despite COVID-19 stay-at-home order
A Dallas salon owner is now open for business, despite a county order that says her non-essential business must stay closed.
A Dallas salon owner is now open for business, despite a county order that says her non-essential business must stay closed.
Williamson County sees spike in COVID-19 cases
County health officials report the 24 new cases reported Friday was due to more testing being done in the private sector.
County health officials report the 24 new cases reported Friday was due to more testing being done in the private sector.
‘A smile can be very contagious’: 93-year-old veteran shares heartwarming poem from hospital
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
A 93-year-old Canadian hospital patient and military veteran went viral after reciting a warm and much-needed poem, titled, “A Smile Can Be Contagious.”
Tennessee men caught price-gouging nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer avoid fines with donation
Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday.
Two Tennessee brothers accused of price gouging and hording a stockpile of nearly 18,000 bottles of hand sanitizer amid supply shortages during the COVID-19 pandemic avoided criminal punishment after reaching a settlement with the state attorney general’s office Tuesday.
Salado businesses cautiously reopen during COVID-19 pandemic
There are still a lot of store doors that remain locked in Salado, and those who have reopened are cautiously optimistic.
There are still a lot of store doors that remain locked in Salado, and those who have reopened are cautiously optimistic.
Heatwave draws 40,000 to Newport Beach
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Newport Beach does not feel like it’s in the middle of a pandemic. Although some are following stay-at-home and social-distancing rules, thousands are at the beach without masks.
Another Navy warship at sea reports a coronavirus outbreak
Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.
Another Navy ship at sea has reported a coronavirus outbreak and is returning to port, the Navy said Friday.
Trump approved of Georgia's plan to reopen before bashing it
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, according to two administration officials.
Nurse asks: ‘Is the hair appointment so you can look good while you’re in the casket?’
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
A Texas nurse has a stark warning for people considering visiting reopened businesses as states like Georgia and Oklahoma begin to ease social distancing guidelines despite warnings from health experts.
98-year-old WWII veteran beats COVID-19, receives ovation from hospital staff
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
A 98-year-old World War II veteran left a hospital in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, on April 22, to applause from staff after beating COVID-19.
Governor Abbott explains how we will reopen the Texas economy safely
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concern that the state may be moving too fast to reopen.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the concern that the state may be moving too fast to reopen.
Austin retail stores partially open doors for retail-to-go services
Retail stores across the state have been given the green light to partially open its doors to offer to-go services.
Retail stores across the state have been given the green light to partially open its doors to offer to-go services.
ICU nurse at Dell Seton shares her experience of treating and comforting COVID-19 patients
The numbers have been on the rise in Austin, but she wants to remind the public that those numbers are people.
The numbers have been on the rise in Austin, but she wants to remind the public that those numbers are people.