DeSantis' top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Ex-Purdue Pharma president denies responsibility for opioid crisis
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
Former Purdue Pharma president and chair Richard Sackler says he, his family and the company do not have any responsibility for the opioid crisis in the United States.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Biden to require COVID-19 vaccines for nursing home staff or face losing federal funds
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
The Biden administration will move to require nursing home staff to be vaccinated as a condition for receiving federal funding.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The new Texas COVID-19 surge could be worse than anything the state has seen yet
A record number of Texas hospitals have run out of intensive care beds and warned that they may soon have more COVID-19 patients than they can handle.
A record number of Texas hospitals have run out of intensive care beds and warned that they may soon have more COVID-19 patients than they can handle.
Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Biden extends 100% federal reimbursement of states’ COVID-19 costs
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
President Joe Biden has ordered FEMA to continue to cover 100% of states’ costs associated with the COVID-19 pandemic through the end of the year.
Big 12 teams face forfeits if virus keeps them from playing
Big 12 teams unable to play a game this fall because of COVID-19, or any other reasons, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings.
Big 12 teams unable to play a game this fall because of COVID-19, or any other reasons, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings.
Disability rights group files federal lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott’s mask mandate ban
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Disability Rights Texas claims in a lawsuit that Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates prevents students with disabilities from safely returning to school and is a violation of students federal rights.
Paris ISD finds loophole in governor's mask mandate ban by adding masks to dress code
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
A small northeast Texas school district may have found a way to get around Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates. Masks are now part of the dress code for students in Paris ISD.
Katy area one of highest areas for active Covid-19 cases per zip code, officials say
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
Austin ISD starts new school year with masks, other COVID protocols
District officials say there will be plenty of masks on hand to pass out of students who may need one.
District officials say there will be plenty of masks on hand to pass out of students who may need one.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
The school district recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors.
The school district recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors.