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New Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool For Travelers

New Covid-19 Risk Assessment Tool For Travelers

(WBAP/KLIF) –  If you plan to travel to attend a traditional Thanksgiving Day gathering, you can assess your covid risk at your destination with a new tool developed by Georgia Tech.  It lets you see the risk of coming into contact with a person who has covid-19, based on the county you plan to travel…MORE

Biden Officially Wins Arizona as Homeland Security Officials Say Overall Election Was the Most Secure in American History

Biden Officially Wins Arizona as Homeland Security Officials Say Overall Election Was the Most Secure in American History

Arizona (WBAP/KLIF) – Though FOX News and the Associated Press called the presidential race in Arizona for Joe Biden days ago, the state has officially gone in Biden’s column, further cementing his ascension to President-elect of the United States. The victory delivers another victory for Democrats who have been trying to flip the Republican stronghold…MORE

Tarrant County Judge Wants Fines Imposed Against Mask Mandate Violators

Tarrant County Judge Wants Fines Imposed Against Mask Mandate Violators

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – As COVID-19 hospitalizations have reached the highest levels in three months at nearly 7,000, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley says that he’s seeking approval from those in power, for the power to impose fines against violators.  As it stands, Governor Abbott’s reopening orders does not allow for fines or jail…MORE

Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spiking

Texas COVID-19 Hospitalizations Spiking

Almost 7,000 COVID-19 patients were in Texas hospitals Thursday, the most in almost three months, as infections of the coronavirus that causes the disease continue statewide, nationwide and worldwide. The 6,925 hospitalizations are the most Texas has counted since Aug. 12, according to reports by the Texas Department of State Health Services. However, state figures…MORE

Cook Children’s Tweaks Visitation Policy Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases

Cook Children’s Tweaks Visitation Policy Amid Rise in COVID-19 Cases

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF) – A rise in local COVID-19 cases has prompted Cook Children’s Medical Center to change its inpatient visitor policy. Doctors said Thursday that the adjustment is intended to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus on campus. Beginning Monday, only one primary caregiver will be allowed per patient inside the medical center.…MORE