Posts Tagged: coronavirus

TCU CAMPUS SPIKES WITH COVID-19 CASES

Texas Christian University has become the latest hotspot for the coronavirus. As the second week of classes begin, school leaders are struggling to keep up with the number of coronavirus cases. Senior Benton McDonald has been reporting the outbreak on campus stating that students don’t want to see the campus shut down so soon. Most… Read more »

Airlines Cutting Fall Flights

If you have an airplane trip booked this fall, you should pay attention to changes and cancellations on your scheduled trip. USA Today reports that airlines have started removing flights from scheduled because demand during the pandemic is low. After a spike in summer travel, fall trips are not being booked as frequently. United Airlines has… Read more »

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FDA Approves Fast $5 Coronavirus Test

The FDA has given Abbott Labs the green light to market a portable COVID-19 test that delivers results in just 15 minutes and costs only $5.  Abbott executives told NBC News that the test is about the size of a credit card, doesn’t require any additional lab equipment and even uses a less-invasive swabbing method… Read more »

AMERICAN AIRLINES PLANS TO FURLOUGH WORKERS IN OCTOBER

The coronavirus pandemic has already left millions without jobs, and it looks like American Airlines will have a second wave of people furloughed once again. Coming October, American Airlines will furlough over 17,000 union workers. The CEO Doug Parker and President Robert Isom state; “Today is the hardest message we have had to share so… Read more »

TEXAS COLLEGES SEE AN INCREASE IN COVID-19 CASES

This week starts the beginning of the fall semester for college students at Southern Methodist University (SMU). During this pandemic college students are hoping for a traditional campus life, while some university in Dallas are already seeing cases of covid-19 on campuses. Though with proper managing of these cases can result in the difference between… Read more »

Southwest Launches $39 Sale

Southwest Airlines is trying to get people back to flying during the pandemic by tempting the public with low fares. On Tuesday, Southwest launched a 3-day sale that has fares starting at $39 one-way depending on where you want to go.  The inexpensive fares go into next April so if you feel COVID-19 might be… Read more »