DOD issues order requiring face masks on all military installations
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin signed a memo on Thursday ordering all individuals present on U.S. military installations to wear face masks under the most recent CDC guidelines.
Ellume COVID-19 home test: US awards $231M contract to provide over-the-counter kits
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
The test, made by Ellume, can show results on the person’s smartphone within 15 minutes and is available without a prescription.
Missouri lawmaker charged with selling fake stem cell fluid, claiming it was treatment for COVID-19
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Federal prosecutors allege Patricia Derges, who was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives, knowingly sold fake stem cells marketed as a treatment for COVID-19, defrauding individuals for thousands of dollars.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
State GOP repeals mask mandate, followed by new Evers emergency order
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Wisconsin’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday repealed Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ mask mandate, brushing aside warnings from health experts against making Wisconsin one of only 10 states without a statewide order.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Trader Joe's adds $2 per hour in COVID-19 'hazard pay' for workers
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Parents, lawmakers voice concerns about in-person STAAR testing
The TEA did announce one change to this year’s tests - school districts won’t be rated based on results.
The TEA did announce one change to this year’s tests - school districts won’t be rated based on results.
Parents, lawmakers voice concerns about in-person STAAR testing
The TEA did announce one change to this year?s tests - school districts won?t be rated based on results.
The TEA did announce one change to this year?s tests - school districts won?t be rated based on results.
First case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Austin-Travis County
COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.
COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.
World's first face, double hand transplant recipient addresses media
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
A 22-year-old man from New Jersey who became the first person in the world to undergo a successful face and double hand transplant addressed the media Wednesday.
Texas House Democrats want to cancel in-person STARR testing
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Teacher groups are against in-person testing, and Texas Democratic lawmakers want the test canceled altogether.
Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
First case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Austin-Travis County
COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.
COVID-19 variants have been likely in Austin-Travis County for weeks, after a Harris County man with no history of travel was discovered to have a variant.
City of San Francisco sues its own school district to force classrooms to open
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
San Francisco becomes the first in the state — and possibly the entire country — to sue its own school district to force classroom doors open.
Man who started baking to raise money for mom’s cancer treatments quits jobs, sells cakes full-time
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
When his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018, Anthony Lewis started baking red velvet cakes using his mom's recipe, then sold them to raise money for her treatments. He had no idea it would turn into a full-time career.
After 53 years of marriage, couple dies 16 minutes apart after COVID-19 battle
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
KB and Nancy Magown texted each other from their hospital beds, urging the other to continue to fight the virus. But after 53 years of marriage, they were only separated in death by 16 minutes.
Man wakes up from 11-month coma, as family weighs how to explain pandemic to him: report
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
A teenager from the United Kingdom has woken up from a roughly 11-month long coma, leading his family to weigh how they will explain the coronavirus pandemic to him, according to reports this week.
Fauci says US will 'go by the science,' not delay 2nd vaccine dose as UK takes different approach
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
The U.K. is delaying second doses so it can protect more people more quickly, and new research Wednesday on the AstraZeneca vaccine could support this decision. But Dr. Fauci said the U.S. won’t be switching strategies.
California has few specifics on state vaccination system; rollout has been bumpy and chaotic
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.
Desperate residents report ongoing problems trying to schedule an appointment as state officials attempt to craft a system that protects the most vulnerable.