U.S. schools abandon classes, states retreat as virus surges
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
School systems in Detroit, Indianapolis, Philadelphia and suburban Minneapolis are giving up on in-person classes, and some governors are reimposing restrictions on bars and restaurants or getting more serious about masks.
Fauci compares COVID-19 pandemic to 1918 flu, says history is ‘repeating itself’
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
The nation surpassed 10 million COVID-19 cases earlier this week and has recorded more than 240,000 deaths, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Temperature and symptom checks miss many COVID-19 cases, study finds
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.
A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms. None of the infections were caught through symptom screening.
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
School districts across Central Texas, including Leander ISD, Manor ISD and Blanco ISD are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
‘Chipotle Digital Kitchen’: Chipotle to open its first digital-only restaurant
The restaurant chain announced plans to open its first-ever digital-only restaurant that will offer delivery and pick-up orders only.
The restaurant chain announced plans to open its first-ever digital-only restaurant that will offer delivery and pick-up orders only.
Two UT Austin professors named to Biden-Harris agency review teams
Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.
Dr. Mary Wakefield and Norma Cantú have been selected to serve as volunteers as part of the Biden-Harris transition's agency review teams.
New Kalahari Resort in Round Rock opens amid COVID-19 pandemic
The new resort is a 1.5 million sq ft complex located across from Dell Diamond and is now considered to be one of the largest employers in Round Rock.
The new resort is a 1.5 million sq ft complex located across from Dell Diamond and is now considered to be one of the largest employers in Round Rock.
Ivy League cancels winter sports amid worsening COVID-19 pandemic
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
The Ivy League Council of Presidents announced Thursday that it will cancel winter sports for the 2020-21 season as well as fall sports that were set to start in the spring of 2021.
Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Round Rock holds grand opening
The $550 million resort is now considered to be one of the largest employers in Round Rock.
The $550 million resort is now considered to be one of the largest employers in Round Rock.
LA County using CARES Act money to partially pay PR firms for COVID-19 messaging; now totaling $2.9 million
Los Angeles County has extended agreements with two PR firms hired to guide the county’s COVID-19 messaging and is using federal CARES Act money to offset part of the cost of their contracts, which now total $2.9 million, according to documents obtained exclusively by FOX 11.
Los Angeles County has extended agreements with two PR firms hired to guide the county’s COVID-19 messaging and is using federal CARES Act money to offset part of the cost of their contracts, which now total $2.9 million, according to documents obtained exclusively by FOX 11.
COVID-19 making the rounds at schools across Central Texas
School districts across Central Texas are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
School districts across Central Texas are dealing with COVID-19 on their campuses.
Costco mask policy: Customers with medical conditions now required to wear face shields
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
The retail giant is updating its COVID-19 policy to require all customers and employees to wear either a face mask or a face shield, except for children under the age of 2.
Williamson County to offer free COVID-19 testing in Taylor next week
Testing will be conducted from November 16-20 at the Williamson County Expo Center starting at 9 a.m.
Testing will be conducted from November 16-20 at the Williamson County Expo Center starting at 9 a.m.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
51-year-old mother serves as surrogate for daughter struggling with infertility
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
9 toy hazards to avoid during gift-giving, sheltering-in-place
Researchers found that many toys have hidden dangers or missing warning labels.
Researchers found that many toys have hidden dangers or missing warning labels.
Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021
Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Downtown Austin Alliance to hold 26th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
The stroll kicks off Nov 28 & will last until the end of the year, allowing the community to enjoy the holiday season in a safe & socially distant manner.
Cruise ship ends Caribbean voyage early due to COVID-19
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
The SeaDream, carrying 66 crew and more than 50 passengers, ended its trip early when at least five passengers tested positive.
COVID-19 vaccine: States sketch out plans, logistics for coming immunization effort
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history