COVID-19

The Oklahoma State Department of Health is reversing course on its decision to no longer release COVID-19 data by city and zip code. The agency announced the move on Wednesday after consulting with Attorney General Mike Hunter. Oklahoma Case County through June 3.

Last summer, about four thousand kids attended camp at the Texas 4-H conference center in Brownwood. This year, because of Coronavirus, there will be fewer camps, and they’ll only be half full. Cari Snider, AgriLife Extension program specialist, says there will be enhanced sanitizing and social distancing. There are other …

Work on finding a vaccine for the Coronavirus is gaining traction. A critical part of any new drug is testing on animals. That is happening at San Antonio-based Texas Biomed. Researcher Joanne Turner says, while it’s unlikely that we’ll have a vaccine by the end of the year, they have …

Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third phase of reopening businesses in Texas amid the coronavirus pandemic. Under the governor’s plan, most Texas businesses will be allowed to operate at 50% capacity, effective immediately. That includes businesses currently operating at 25% capacity, such as bars, gyms, and indoor wedding venues. Most …

On Wednesday, June 3, Lamar County received notification of one additional COVID-19 case, a 30-year-old male. Lamar County has 152 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with seven cases are travel-related, and 145 community spread. There are 11 total COVID-19 related deaths. Eight are associated with Paris Healthcare Center, one with Stillhouse, …

Wednesday, Jun 03 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 6,511,599 384,499 2,893,226 3,071,495 The U.S. 1,888,888 108,449 649,098 1,131,341 Texas 67,973 1,735 44,517 33,385 Wednesday, May 20 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 5,039,500 326,501 1,994,012 2,720,114 The U.S. 1,577,936 93,867 364,683 1,119,386 Texas …

Workers are spending less time socializing with their colleagues. Still, businesses are introducing virtual events as more employees work remotely, according to Clutch’s new data, a B2B ratings, and reviews firm. While enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are likely to keep managers available to employees and invest more heavily in …

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation is making preparations in case the COVID-19 pandemic continues. The Department of Licensing and Regulation plans to ask lawmakers during the 2021 legislative session to allow telehealth as a treatment option permanently. When the pandemic shut down the state, Governor Abbott had to …

Free Drive-Thru Testing, with or without symptoms, will be held today through Friday from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, at the Mt Pleasant Civic Center. To register: go online to TXCOVIDTEST.ORG or call 512-883-2400. You can only register for a specific day approximately 24 hours in advance. The state will …