COVID-19 News Coverage

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As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to impact our day-to-day lives here in East Texas, stay up-to-date with the latest information on how to protect yourself and your family.

News regarding COVID-19 developments in the state of Texas can be found here on the Texas Department of Health and Human Services website, along with new information released here by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

If you would like a list of COVID-19 symptoms, those can be found here by the CDC.

A current list of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state of Texas can also be found here.

East Texas COVID-19 Hotlines

CHRISTUS COVID-19 hotline: 1-800-458-4559

City of Longview Coronavirus (COVID-19) hotline: 903-237-1215 (8 a.m. – 8 p.m., seven days a week)

70 UT-Austin Students Went To Mexico For Spring Break; Now 44 Are Positive For COVID-19

They went against the advice of White House officials who asked that people avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 and nonessential air travel.

Lauren Moyer

The Home Depot Now Closing Earlier, Limiting Numbers Of Customers In Stores Due To COVID-19 Risk

The company says it must make changes to protect its customers and employees.

Lauren Moyer

‘Pandemic’ Scientist Says His Team May Have Found A Cure For COVID-19

Dr. Jacob Glanville, one of the doctors on the Netflix series “Pandemic,” says his team may have found antibodies which they believe could treat COVID-19.

Lauren Moyer

Walmart Will Begin Temperature Checks, Provide Masks And Gloves For Employees

“This week we are also sharing a new framework with associates regarding healthy behaviors at work,” Walmart’s corporate website says.

Lauren Moyer

Toyota Is Now Building Face Shields To Send To Texas Hospitals

Toyota is planning to start making face shields to provide to medical personnel on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Lauren Moyer

City Of Marshall Confirms First COVID-19 Case In Harrison County

The City of Marshall announced via social media Thursday that Harrison County now has its first case of COVID-19.

Lauren Moyer

Texas Requires New York, New Orleans Travelers To Quarantine

People arriving by plane must quarantine for two weeks.

Staff

Tyler Joann Fabrics Store Is Participating In Free Mask-Making Kits

Joann Fabrics is asking its customers to help offset the shortage of face masks by making masks at home to send to healthcare workers.

Lauren Moyer

PHOTOS: Take A Look Inside Tyler’s Incredible Workspace You Can Use As You ‘Work From Home’

If you've been booted from your college campus, need a new place to study, or want to work from home - or somewhere similar with a break from the kids, you're in luck because your professional workspace just got a lot cooler. WorkHub right here in Tyler,TX is one of the largest, shared office space locations in the state, and right now, the office space is open to everyone needing space amid the

Lauren Moyer

U.S. Jobless Claims Hit 3.3 million, Quadruple Previous Record

The surge in weekly applications for benefits far exceeded the previous record set in 1982.

Staff

Longview + Gregg County Issue Mandatory Shelter In Place Order

The order will begin Thursday night March 26th at 11:59 p.m. and last through Thursday, April 9th at 11:59 p.m.

Lucky Larry

Tyler Mayor Issues ‘Stay At Home’ Request To Citizens

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in Smith County, Tyler's mayor Martin Heines has made a request for the citizens of his city, 'stay at home' if you don't have to leave home.

Lucky Larry