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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

New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Options Available to Tarrant County Residents

New Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Options Available to Tarrant County Residents

Tarrant County, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Tarrant County has four new coronavirus drive-through test sites for residents. They’re operated by urgent care for kids. While the facilities typically focus on pediatric care, tests are open to adults who have COVID-19 symptoms. There are two locations in Fort Worth and sites in Arlington and Mansfield. An online…MORE

Minnie’s Food Pantry In Plano With An Urgent Call For Help Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Minnie’s Food Pantry In Plano With An Urgent Call For Help Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF News) – As the Easter holiday approaches, Minnie’s Food Pantry’ in Plano is asking for the public’s help during the coronavirus pandemic. Founder Cheryl Jackson says she has worked for non-profits for 30 years, but has never seen anything like this. “I have never seen such gratitude, first of all, from someone trying…MORE

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Hosting Virtual Events to Help Businesses Affected by COVID-19

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Hosting Virtual Events to Help Businesses Affected by COVID-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce is providing virtual events for businesses needing resources amid COVID-19. There’s a whole schedule of events this week so local businesses can be in the know regarding stimulus funding, marketing strategies and how to keep your employees motivated. Fort Worth Chamber’s Chris Strayer says they want…MORE