EL PASO, Texas — Police departments in the Borderland region are shifting resources and adjusting priorities in an attempt to maintain public safety while doing their best to prevent infection among officers and the citizens they serve during the coronavirus pandemic. The El Paso Police Department announced these changes to their “response protocol” on Friday:
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Billionaire Michael Bloomberg invested a staggering $935 million of his personal fortune through February into his short-lived bid for the Democratic presidential nomination, a campaign that saw him win just a single contest. In February alone, the media and business data tycoon donated nearly $471.6 million to his campaign, as he spent heavily on advertising
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The Florida Keys and Panama City Beach announced they would restrict access to beaches in an attempt to control the spread of the coronavirus, following a trend set by other local governments in the state. Starting Sunday at 6 p.m., the Florida Keys will temporarily close to visitors as coronavirus continues to spread throughout the
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The coronavirus dominated this week as the president maintained daily updates and Congress got to work on an economic stimulus package for the rapidly changing US economy. Monday Health officials warn US government does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment to deal with coronavirus New limits on UK, Ireland travel pose another test for Trump
Continue Reading This was the first week of our new normal: surging coronavirus cases, major cities on the East and West Coast quarantined and no clear answer on when this might all end. With most everyone — aside from some idiotic spring breakers in Florida — staying close to or at home, the country is literally watching
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Television host Andy Cohen announced in an Instagram post on Friday that he’s tested positive for coronavirus. “After a few days of self-quarantine, and not feeling great, I have tested positive for Coronavirus,” Cohen wrote. “As much as I felt like I could push through whatever I was feeling to do #WWHL from home, we’re
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(CNN Español) — La primera paciente diagnosticada con el nuevo coronavirus en Honduras tuvo un niño este jueves que nació sin la enfermedad, informó el director Hospital General San Felipe de Tegucigalpa, Edwin Cruz. El funcionario informó que el bebé fue trasladado al Hospital María, Especialidades Pediátricas, también en la capital hondureña, para brindarle los
Continue Reading The US military said it is working to convert buildings into hospitals and could potentially provide 10,000 hospital beds in New York, as the coronavirus pandemic escalates. Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, the head of the US Army Corps of Engineers, said Friday that retrofitting hotels or dormitories into temporary hospitals to alleviate the burden on
Continue Reading For even more videos from this part of the world head to Great Big Story. For more than 30 years, Mauro Morandi has been the sole inhabitant of a beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea. For the past few weeks his hermit’s hut has been an aptly isolated location from which to watch the global
Continue Reading Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer made a surprise appearance on Friday in the briefing room he once oversaw — but this time, on the other side of the lectern. Spicer, who hosts a show on Newsmax, appeared to become the first former White House press secretary to question the President that they once
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Most children seem to be spared the worst of the coronavirus. People with underlying conditions appear to have increased fatality rates. And older adults seem to face the greatest risk of serious complications. But this week, the Trump administration focused on a group that so far has received relatively little attention: young adults. “We don’t
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Click here for updates on this story Livingston County (KCTV) — A driver was shot and killed by a Livingston County deputy Thursday evening following an altercation during a traffic stop. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy stopped the vehicle near Wheeling in the east side of the county. The deputy reported
Continue Reading Colton Underwood, who starred in Season 23 of “The Bachelor” in 2019, announced in an Instagram post on Friday that he has tested positive for coronavirus. “I have been following all of the social distancing rules since last week. My symptoms started a few days ago, I was tested and just received my results today.
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The crisis in the US airline industry from the coronavirus continues to deepen, and soon airline employees could be paying the price. United Airlines says it could be forced to cut payroll costs by as much as 60% if an airline industry bailout isn’t approved by Congress by the end of the month. And Delta
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EL PASO, Texas — William Beaumont Army Medical Center, the Department of Defense medical facility that provides comprehensive care to active duty military, their family members, and retirees, announced that mandatory coronavirus screening will now take place at the main gates before anyone is allowed to enter the facility. Officials said the procedure was likely
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Dallas (KTVT) — Rental property owners in Dallas say Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ order halting evictions for 60 days could actually force people out on the streets. Preventing evictions during such a volatile time will be welcome news to people who may have trouble paying their rent,
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Click here for updates on this story Dallas (KTVT) — Rental property owners in Dallas say Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins’ order halting evictions for 60 days could actually force people out on the streets. Preventing evictions during such a volatile time will be welcome news to people who may have trouble paying their rent,
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The novel coronavirus pandemic is upending our way of life. That includes our beloved weekends. To prevent its spread, public health officials agree: Social distancing has become essential. That means we should limit our contact with people and avoid groups. But social distancing doesn’t mean your weekend is doomed. You just have to get a
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Denver (KCNC) — When the coronavirus pandemic crossed into Colorado, Dr. Whitney Kennedy, a family medicine doctor in west Denver, said she knew she would need surgical masks for the staff at her clinic so she called her regular medical supplier. When the supplier said they were backed
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Click here for updates on this story Denver (KCNC) — When the coronavirus pandemic crossed into Colorado, Dr. Whitney Kennedy, a family medicine doctor in west Denver, said she knew she would need surgical masks for the staff at her clinic so she called her regular medical supplier. When the supplier said they were backed
Continue Reading As the scope and seismic economic impact of the coronavirus global pandemic was still not entirely clear to most Americans, several US senators were unloading large amounts of stock — moves that came before the massive drop in the stock market that has cost Americans trillions in wealth. Two Republican senators may have saved themselves
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — Another industry that is being hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak is the arts and entertainment industry. With theatres and venues canceling shows around the world, many in the industry already feeling the impact. “We just all kind of feel like we’re in limbo right
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Click here for updates on this story Minneapolis (WCCO) — Another industry that is being hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak is the arts and entertainment industry. With theatres and venues canceling shows around the world, many in the industry already feeling the impact. “We just all kind of feel like we’re in limbo right
Continue Reading In many ways, Covid-19 is forcing the entire US health care delivery system in the US to mature into the 21st century, whether it is ready or not. One enormous shift is clear: virtual care, or telemedicine, will become the new normal. This week the federal government demolished long-standing barriers for doctors to provide telemedicine,
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — Among the few businesses booming during this pandemic is the alcohol industry. But health officials worry strong sales mean customers are self-medicating at home while battling growing anxiety. Stressed out by the coronavirus and drinking your woes away? You’re far from the only one.
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Click here for updates on this story New York (WCBS) — Among the few businesses booming during this pandemic is the alcohol industry. But health officials worry strong sales mean customers are self-medicating at home while battling growing anxiety. Stressed out by the coronavirus and drinking your woes away? You’re far from the only one.
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Philadelphia (KYW) — During this tough economic time, price gouging can be a big issue for shoppers. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office received 1,600 price-gouging complaints from across the commonwealth. Among them includes one filed against a hardware store in South Philadelphia. “What they’ve been doing is wrong,”
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Click here for updates on this story Philadelphia (KYW) — During this tough economic time, price gouging can be a big issue for shoppers. The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office received 1,600 price-gouging complaints from across the commonwealth. Among them includes one filed against a hardware store in South Philadelphia. “What they’ve been doing is wrong,”
Continue Reading Click here for updates on this story Nevada City (KOVR) — A group of seniors in Nevada City say they’ve been without power for nearly a week, all while they are self-isolating. John Brackett, 68, said snow dumped at his Nevada City home. CBS13 spoke to Brackett over the phone as he and his wife
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Click here for updates on this story Nevada City (KOVR) — A group of seniors in Nevada City say they’ve been without power for nearly a week, all while they are self-isolating. John Brackett, 68, said snow dumped at his Nevada City home. CBS13 spoke to Brackett over the phone as he and his wife
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