Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

American Airlines Hopes New COVID-19 Testing Program Will Help Bring Increased Traffic Back To The Skies

American Airlines Hopes New COVID-19 Testing Program Will Help Bring Increased Traffic Back To The Skies

FT. WORTH(WBAP/KLIF) – COVID-19 Testing will now be an option for select passengers to the United Kingdom. In an effort to increase confidence for air travelers and governments, Ft. Worth-based American Airlines and British Airways are introducing new coronavirus testing, just in time for the holiday travel season. Beginning November 25th, eligible air travelers flying to…MORE

Senator Grassley, 87, says he Tested Positive for Coronavirus

Senator Grassley, 87, says he Tested Positive for Coronavirus

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa, the longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The 87-year-old Grassley had said Tuesday morning that he was quarantining after being exposed to the virus and was waiting for the results of a test. On…MORE

Health Experts Warn of Shrinking Hospital Capacity as COVID-19 Cases Surge

Health Experts Warn of Shrinking Hospital Capacity as COVID-19 Cases Surge

DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF) – Dallas County health officials are concerned about hospital capacity as the number of COVID-19 cases in North Texas continues to spike. According to Dallas County Health and Human Services, local health experts use hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and ER visits as three of the key indicators as part of determining the COVID-19 Risk…MORE

Tarrant County Health Issues Public Health Warning

Tarrant County Health Issues Public Health Warning

TARRANT COUNTY (WBAP/KLIF)- Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja issued a public health warning after a rise in Covid-19 cases. Taneja says this isn’t an order but strongly advises people and businesses to take action in order to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Actions the public should take: Stay Home and only go out…MORE