Posts Tagged: social distancing

Fort Worth bar shut down and cited after reopening twice

Fort Worth code enforcement officers shut down a Stockyards bar that opened Friday and Saturday despite Gov. Greg Abbott’s order to remain closed. Dozens of people packed the sidewalk outside of the Thirsty Armadillo Friday before officers asked the bar to close. Bar owner Fred Barnett says he made the decision himself and wasn’t forced… Read more »

US Reports Deadliest Day for Coronavirus as States Reopen

The U.S. has now suffered its deadliest day during the Coronavirus outbreak.  The World Health Organization, collecting and sharing data as of 4 am Friday, reports that 2,909 people died from COVID-19 in a 24-hour period. The deadliest day for the U.S. comes as some states have or prepare to reopen businesses and ease restrictions… Read more »

Workers from Six Companies Planning Historic Strike

In an unprecedented move, workers from six major U.S. companies have banded together for a planned strike to protest their working conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. The strike, planned for Friday, is set to involve employees of Amazon, Walmart, FedEx, Target, Instacart, and Whole Foods, organizers say. They say they’ve been forced to risk their… Read more »