COVID-19 diagnoses, deaths continue to climb in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The number of reported illnesses diagnosed as caused by the new coronavirus continued to climb Wednesday, as did the death count. The cases of COVID-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, reported to state health officials increased in number by about 1,000 Wednesday to 27,054, with 1,702 now in Texas hospitals,…MORE

Trump Says He’s Not Extending Social Distancing Guidelines; Promising COVID-19 Treatment

WASHINGTON (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the U.S., the federal government’s social distancing guidelines are soon to expire, and President Donald Trump says he’s not extending them; that, as Trump’s adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, is predicting that the country will be “really rocking again” by July. Adding to their optimistic…MORE

Medical Experts Report “Disturbing Trends” Related to COVID-19 in DFW

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) -As some coronavirus restrictions in Texas will be lifted in coming days, medical experts are reporting what they refer to as “disturbing trends” in DFW when it comes to the spread of COVID-19. Retailers, movie theaters, malls, and restaurants can open at 25% occupancy May 1 and doctors are urging good hygiene practices…MORE

Houston Lab Mass Processes FDA-Approved COVID-19 Antibody Test

HOUSTON (AP) – A Houston medical diagnostic lab is now capable of testing thousands of blood samples for coronavirus antibodies. SynerGene Laboratories, a facility owned by Principle Health Systems, is offering a COVID-19 test developed by pharmaceuticals giant, Abbott Laboratories. It tests for antibodies for the novel coronavirus and can can detect whether a person…MORE

Dallas Billionaire & Trump Donor Gets Tens of Millions in Loans Meant for Small Business

Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – The Dallas billionaire hotelier whose company was the single largest recipient of COVID19 aid funds meant for small business, says that he “will not return the money.” Monty Bennett, CEO of Ashford Inc. received over 96-million dollars from the Paycheck Protection Program, according to the Dallas Morning News. The money went to…MORE

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