COVID-19 News Coverage

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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our day-to-day lives here in East Texas, stay up-to-date with the latest information on how to protect yourself and your family.

News regarding COVID-19 developments in the state of Texas can be found here on the Texas Department of Health and Human Services website, along with new information released here by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

If you would like a list of COVID-19 symptoms, those can be found here by the CDC.

A current list of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Texas can also be found here.

East Texas COVID-19 Hotlines

CHRISTUS COVID-19 hotline: 1-800-458-4559

City of Longview Coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline: 903-237-1215 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week)

Pandemic Anxiety Has Lead to a Shortage of Zoloft

In some ways, this is GOOD - it means that people are reaching out for help.

Pat

Only About Half Surveyed Say They’d Get a Vaccination Against the Coronavirus

It's okay, we won't make you.

Wes

Here’s A Glimpse Of What Classrooms Will Look Like Post COVID-19

The 2019-2020 school year has come to a close and with a lot of students learning online since the COVID-19 pandemic have you ever wondered what would your child's classroom would look like next year once they reopen? The CDC just released new guidelines on reopening the economy around the third week of May and they recommend schools place desks six feet apart, and serve lunches in classrooms, clo

Shawn Knight

World Health Organization Challenges Mask Policies In The US

The World Health Organization says the public should only wear masks when caring for infected people

Greg Atoms

A New Virus is Attacking Kids; What to Watch For

Kids are getting a mystery illness that's related to COVID-19, but the symptoms are usually different. Most of the time parents can see them pop up on kids' lips and toes.

Jen Austin

Governor Abbott Wants College Football This Fall With Fans

As we continue to open more activities and businesses around Texas, sports still have an uncertain future. Governor Abbott is hoping to have football this fall.

Braden

Travel Restrictions Have Been Removed For The State Of Texas

Phase 2 to Re Open Texas is underway!

Shawn Knight

The CDC Shifts Stance For COVID Spread On Surfaces and Objects

Previously the CDC and other organizations believe surface spread was dangerous. That theory has now been reevaluated

Greg Atoms

Next Round Of Stimulus Checks Could Come In A Debit Card

The good news is you would receive payment faster than waiting for a check!

Shawn Knight

California Company Claims They Have COVID-19 “Cure”

Sorrento has applied for emergency approval of the treatment from the United State Food and Drug Administration.

Greg Atoms

Get Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Done In Longview

COVID-19 testing has made it to East Texas! You can now receive a free drive thru COVID-19 test in Longview on the Fairgrounds within the Longview Convention Complex. KLTV reports in order for an individual to be tested they must be register on Monday (March 11th) and be screened for the following symptoms of COVID-19 Shortness of breath Fever Chills Body aches Vomiting Sore throat Loss of taste

Shawn Knight

A Majority Of Vaccine Skeptics Plan To Refuse A COVID-19 Vaccine

We found that about one-fifth of Americans, and more than half of people who hold skeptical views toward vaccine safety, may be unwilling to pursue vaccination.

Staff