The latest on COVID-19 cases across East Texas.

On Wednesday April 1, the East Texas Food Bank became aware that a staff member working in our administrative office, which is separate from our warehouse and volunteer center, tested positive for COVID-19.

Even though the spread of the coronavirus has shut down the travel industry, things will return to normal eventually, and it’s not too early to start thinking about future trips abroad.

KLTV’s Blake Holland spoke to Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman about his decision to assign most of his investigators to assist local health officials in their contact tracing efforts for people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow, some healthcare professionals in areas of the United States that have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus are dealing with shortages of critical supplies and equipment.

A Harrison County resident has died from complications due to COVID-19.

“With a heavy heart and deep regret, I believe it is in the best interest of our artists and our many loyal patrons that the Texas Shakespeare Festival will not produce a 2020 season,” said Raymond Caldwell, TSF Founder and Artistic Director.

State Rep. Chris Paddie spoke with East Texas Now’s Blake Holland about Governor Abbott’s executive order requiring those traveling into Texas from Louisiana to self-quarantine for 14 days.

The second case is travel related and the person is currently recovering with mild illness under self-isolation at home.

2nd COVID-19 death in East Texas reported in Van Zandt County

President Donald Trump will be giving his update on the COVID-19 crisis from the USNS Comfort hospital ship in Norfolk, Virginia.

Country singer and Longview resident Neal McCoy is continuing his free concerts on Facebook.

The couple only needed to step outside in order to help remind their neighbors of the importance of social distancing.

KLTV anchor Sydney Shadrix spoke to members of a Texas band Thursday morning about the impact the ongoing COVID-19 crisis has had on local and/or lessser-known artists.

Governor Greg Abbott spoke with KLTV anchor Blake Holland from his office in Austin on Wednesday.

The latest update from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows nine people have died from COVID-19 in the state.

ETN host Kayla Lyons spoke to a former East Texan who is currently living in California about the “shelter-in-place” order that has been issued to residents of that state Tuesday.

East Texas Now’s Jeremy Butler discussed the ins and outs of coronavirus testing.

According to the City of Murchison Facebook page, Van Zandt County has its first confirmed case of COVID-19.

According to Deadline, contestants will be going home to their families.

East Now host Kayla Lyons spoke to a Lufkin man who was on a cruise ship that was exposed to the coronavirus and is now in quarantine at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

East Texas Now’s Kayla Lyons spoke with Keven Ellis, Chair of the State Board of Education Monday.

Traffic will be diverted today because the northbound flyover on U.S. Highway 59 South at the intersection of South Loop 287 will be closed temporarily, so crews can repair signage, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.

As social distancing becomes the new (temporary) normal and East Texas school districts shut their doors to help contain the spread of COVID-19, kids are finding themselves with much more time spent at home.

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CDC recommends organizers cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more for the next eight weeks.

According to the TSA website, the sanitizer containers can be up to 12 oz.

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) in accordance with Governor Abbott’s declaration, effective today, will be temporarily suspending visitation at all our facilities (statewide) until further notice.

We will livestream the press conference on East Texas Now.