Coronavirus cases in Texas are soaring again. But this time Gov. Greg Abbott says no lockdown is coming.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
We Are Blood facing shortage due to pandemic, asking for donations
We Are Blood says it is facing a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is once again asking for donations. Those who donate will also receive COVID-19 antibody testing.
We Are Blood says it is facing a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is once again asking for donations. Those who donate will also receive COVID-19 antibody testing.
FDA authorizes 1st rapid COVID-19 test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
U.S. regulators are allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be done entirely at home.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
Williamson County plans how to use vaccine once it becomes available
For Williamson County, Dr. Jarvis says their main priority will be first responders and healthcare workers.
For Williamson County, Dr. Jarvis says their main priority will be first responders and healthcare workers.
Clinical psychologist: Why people panic buy and why it’s impractical
The U.S. is seeing a second-wave of COVID-19 cases and with it a resurgence of panic buying.
The U.S. is seeing a second-wave of COVID-19 cases and with it a resurgence of panic buying.
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
Orlando couple honors COVID-19 victims with 220k Christmas light display
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
More than 220-thousand lights decorate a couple's front yard in Orlando with each light representing a COVID-19 victim.
Clinical psychologist: Why people panic buy and why it's impractical
Dr. Steven Taylor says an average episode of panic buying lasts 7 to 10 days.
Dr. Steven Taylor says an average episode of panic buying lasts 7 to 10 days.
Williamson County plans how to use vaccine once it becomes available
For Williamson County, Dr. Jarvis says their main priority will be first responders and healthcare workers.
For Williamson County, Dr. Jarvis says their main priority will be first responders and healthcare workers.
Trump reverses 'ridiculous' decision to cancel 'Wreaths Across America' at Arlington
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
The annual event honors the memory of fallen soldiers and is scheduled for December 19
COVID patients from other parts of Texas being flown into Austin
Dr. Escott warned more patients from other Texas metro areas are expected to be hospitalized in Austin.
Dr. Escott warned more patients from other Texas metro areas are expected to be hospitalized in Austin.
FOX 7 Discussion: President Trump refuses to coordinate transition
Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on President Trump's refusal to coordinate with Biden's transition team.
Travis County GOP Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas share their opinions on President Trump's refusal to coordinate with Biden's transition team.
COVID patients from other parts of Texas being flown into Austin
Dr. Escott warned more patients from other Texas metro areas are expected to be hospitalized in Austin.
Dr. Escott warned more patients from other Texas metro areas are expected to be hospitalized in Austin.
Iowa Sen. Chuck Grassley, 87, tests positive for COVID-19
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
On Tuesday evening, he tweeted that he had tested positive.
Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.
4-year old boy orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
A Texas boy is orphaned after losing both parents to COVID-19 months apart.
Tarrant County issues dire ‘public health warning’ due to COVID-19 surge
Various aspects of the pandemic were up for discussion at Tuesday’s commission meeting. One thing was made clear: every COVID-19 metric in Tarrant County is trending in the wrong direction.
Various aspects of the pandemic were up for discussion at Tuesday’s commission meeting. One thing was made clear: every COVID-19 metric in Tarrant County is trending in the wrong direction.
'Whenever possible, stay home': Pritzker announces new COVID restrictions across Illinois
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.
With COVID-19 surging across Illinois and the nation, Governor JB Pritzker is imposing additional mitigations across the state to slow the spread of the virus.