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Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

Dallas Closes All Bars to Prevent Spread of COVID-19

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- The City of Dallas now has some of tightest restrictions when it comes to trying to fight COVID-19. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said in a statement Monday, “The city of Dallas is ordering the closing of all bars, lounges, taverns, nightclubs, gyms and health clubs, theaters, and entertainment or amusement venues such…MORE

White House Releases New Recommended Guidelines for Fighting the Coronavirus

White House Releases New Recommended Guidelines for Fighting the Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House on Monday urged all older Americans to stay home and everyone to avoid crowds and eating out at restaurants as part of sweeping guidelines meant to combat an expected surge of coronavirus cases. President Donald Trump and the coronavirus task force released the guidelines as the U.S. government moved…MORE

Dallas County Reports 5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases

Dallas County Reports 5 Additional Positive COVID-19 Cases

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) reported five additional positive cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Dallas County. Local public laboratories are no longer required to send “presumptive positive” samples to the CDC for confirmation.  Respiratory samples positive for COVID-19 in a public health laboratory will be considered “positive” with no need…MORE

Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

Cook’s Children Changes Visitation Policy in Response to Covid-19

FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF NEWS)- Starting at Monday at 5 A.M, Cook’s Children hospital in Fort Worth will be changing its visitation policy in response to the threat of COVID-19. Only two primary caregivers per patient will be allowed inside the medical center. Siblings and other visitors will not be allowed to enter. Visitation hours now…MORE