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Coronavirus Nears 2,500 Cases in Metroplex

Coronavirus Nears 2,500 Cases in Metroplex

(WBAP/KLIF) — The Metroplex is just shy of 2,500 confirmed cases of Coronavirus and nearing 50 deaths.  Dallas County still has more than twice the number of COVID-19 cases than any other North Texas county with 1,261. Tarrant County reported 517, Denton with 366, and Collin county lists 343 infected residents. The death toll sits…MORE

700 Airline Workers Positive for COVID-19

700 Airline Workers Positive for COVID-19

(WBAP/KLIF) — More than 700 North Texas airline employees are positive for Coronavirus.  Southwest flight attendants union leader Lynn Montgomery says attendants need proper equipment and planes require more frequent cleaning. The union is appealing to the FAA and OSHA. 100 American Airlines flight attendants and 600 Southwest workers have tested positive for Coronavirus. Montgomery…MORE

Two North Texans Jailed for Threatening to Intentionally Spread the Coronavirus

Two North Texans Jailed for Threatening to Intentionally Spread the Coronavirus

(WBAP/KLIF) – Two North Texans are being held responsible for threatening to intentionally spread the coronavirus. According to Grapevine Police, 27-year-old Jonathan Dechoudens was arrested for coughing into an officer’s face and claiming he had coronavirus. He is charged with Harassment of a Public Servant, a 3rd degree felony. “A Grapevine Police officer was sitting in…MORE

Loads of Hope: Tide Cleaners Offers Free Laundry Services for First Responders, Medical Personnel in Dallas County

Loads of Hope: Tide Cleaners Offers Free Laundry Services for First Responders, Medical Personnel in Dallas County

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and their immediate family can locate a nearby Tide Cleaners and get their personal clothes washed and dry cleaned for free. Front-line responders are putting their safety on the line every day to ensure the health and well-being of the Dallas community during the current COVID-19 Pandemic and…MORE

Dallas, Tarrant Counties Report Additional COVID-19 Deaths

Dallas, Tarrant Counties Report Additional COVID-19 Deaths

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – More than 2,300 cases of COVID-19 were confirmed in the DFW metroplex with well over 40 deaths, as of Tuesday afternoon. Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 106 additional positive cases of the virus Tuesday, bringing the total case count in Dallas County to 1,261. The 19th death from COVID-19 in…MORE

FEMA Denies Federal Funds Request for Dallas Tornado Recovery, Governor Appeals

FEMA Denies Federal Funds Request for Dallas Tornado Recovery, Governor Appeals

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – The Texas Governor’s office is working with the City of Dallas to appeal a FEMA decision to deny federal disaster money related to last year’s string of damaging tornadoes. In order to receive the federal funds Dallas had to prove it suffered more than $38 million dollars in uninsured damages. According to…MORE

HHS Watchdog: Significant Challenges to Hospital COVID-19 Response; Trump Says, “It’s just wrong”

HHS Watchdog: Significant Challenges to Hospital COVID-19 Response; Trump Says, “It’s just wrong”

CNN (WBAP/KLIF) – President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force  updated the nation on continued efforts to respond to the pandemic. The debate over using an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19 has erupted at the White House. Senior Trump administration adviser Peter Navarro is speaking out emphatically for using…MORE

Nursing home patients trying unproven virus drug in Texas

Nursing home patients trying unproven virus drug in Texas

Search AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says about 30 nursing home residents near Houston who tested positive for the coronavirus are receiving treatment with an anti-malaria drug not yet officially approved for fighting COVID-19. He also said Texas is on a path to be well-stocked with protective equipment, like masks and gloves,…MORE