Majority of California counties revert back to state's most restrictive tier
Due to a continued surge in new COVID-19 cases in the Golden State, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon the majority of the state’s 58 counties, including all of Southern California, reverted back to the state’s most restrictive tier status.
Due to a continued surge in new COVID-19 cases in the Golden State, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday afternoon the majority of the state’s 58 counties, including all of Southern California, reverted back to the state’s most restrictive tier status.
48-year-old Dallas police officer dies because of COVID-19
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
A Dallas police officer praised for being a hero has died because of COVID-19. Family members said he was a healthy 48-year-old man before he caught the virus.
Florida-Based 'Safe Spacer' among COVID-wearable tech products booming
The "Safe Spacer" is one of the latest wearable tech products made with COVID-19 in mind. It buzzes and beeps whenever you come within six feet of another person wearing one.
The "Safe Spacer" is one of the latest wearable tech products made with COVID-19 in mind. It buzzes and beeps whenever you come within six feet of another person wearing one.
JetBlue to stop blocking seats in January 2021
Nothing lasts forever – not even extra leg room.
Nothing lasts forever – not even extra leg room.
Central Florida health officials concerned over rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of Thanksgiving
Central Florida leaders and health officials are concerned over the increase in COVID-19 cases, especially with Thanksgiving around the corner.
Central Florida leaders and health officials are concerned over the increase in COVID-19 cases, especially with Thanksgiving around the corner.
Lightning announce layoffs months after winning the Stanley Cup
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning say they're eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship doesn't spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Just months after winning the Stanley Cup, officials with the Tampa Bay Lightning say they're eliminating 30 positions in a sign that even winning a championship doesn't spare a team from the effects of the coronavirus.
Newsom considering statewide curfew as COVID-19 cases surge in California
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday said he was considering implementing a statewide curfew as coronavirus cases in California nearly doubled in the last 10 days, the "fastest increase yet," he said.
Safe Spacer social distancing tracker
A new device tells you if someone if getting too close when it comes to social distancing.
A new device tells you if someone if getting too close when it comes to social distancing.
FedEx driver gifts boy with new basketball, hoop in random act of kindness
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
A FedEx driver gifted an Ohio family she saw on her route often with a new basketball and basketball hoop in a random act of kindness.
As college students return home for Thanksgiving amid surging COVID-19 pandemic, doctors urge caution
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
Doctors offer COVID safety tips to college students returning home for the Thanksgiving break.
'Bad mistake': Gov. Newsom apologizes for attending birthday dinner
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
Newsom apologized for breaking the rules he's been preaching for months by attending a birthday dinner with a group of people at the French Laundry.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine highly effective
Moderna on Monday announced that its coronavirus vaccine has prove to be over 94 percent effective in trials.
Moderna on Monday announced that its coronavirus vaccine has prove to be over 94 percent effective in trials.
US governors, mayors increase COVID-related restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
More governors and mayors are ratcheting up COVID-19 restrictions ahead of Thanksgiving for fear that holiday travel and family gatherings will only worsen the record-breaking, coast-to-coast resurgence of the virus.
Biden vows to strengthen economy despite exploding COVID-19 pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Joe Biden on Monday outlined his plans to boost the U.S. economy but said any structural reforms depend first on reining in the COVID-19 pandemic.
US House to offer regular coronavirus testing for members, staff
After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.
After months without internal testing protocols, members of the U.S. House and their staff will now have regular access to coronavirus testing at the Capitol physician’s office when they return to Washington from their home states.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Many challenges remain as US casinos financially recover from virus
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
America's casinos are recovering from months of closures necessitated by the coronavirus outbreak, having regained 81% of the gambling revenue they saw in the third quarter of last year.
'Keep calm and carry on': Lockdown unlikely as Florida sees spike in COVID-19 cases
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said before he would not shut down the state again, and his communications director essentially echoed that sentiment in a tweet in response to Florida's rising coronavirus numbers.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has said before he would not shut down the state again, and his communications director essentially echoed that sentiment in a tweet in response to Florida's rising coronavirus numbers.
Orange County portal for $1,000 checks closes within 32 minutes
In the past, only one person per household could apply. However, multiple people per household can now apply.
In the past, only one person per household could apply. However, multiple people per household can now apply.
San Diego gyms, restaurants sue for right to operate indoors
Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.
Four San Diego County restaurants and gyms that were forced to halt indoor operations beginning Saturday have filed a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction to halt the shutdown.