COVID-19
COVID-19 continues to pose a challenge for our country. Together we can do more to protect our health and ensure we're better prepared for any future pandemics.
The Latest on COVID-19
Statement: 1 million Americans dead from COVID-19
STATEMENT: President Biden’s new COVID-19 plan should help curb rampant spread of delta variant
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PIRG urges Congress to approve COVID-19 funding
Another winter during COVID-19: How to stay safe and sound
Nursing home safety during COVID: Cases and Vaccines
Price gouging: What to watch for to protect your wallet
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COVID-19 vaccines, tests and treatments are peddled in new scams
Con-artists are preying on people's fear of infection or desperation for money
Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force
President-elect Joe Biden has announced the group of top health experts who will advise the incoming administration on efforts to contain the novel coronavirus.
How many lives will we choose to save?
COVID-19 is raging across the country, and experts warn that without swift action, tens of thousands of people will die.
New report: COVID-19 pandemic worsens existing consumer problems with car buying
Consumer complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding vehicle loans and leases have increased sharply during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report by the TexPIRG Education Fund and Frontier Group. The analysis suggests that consumers in Texas and across the United States are facing abusive and deceptive practices from the automobile lending industry. “Personal car ownership was once a symbol of freedom in the United States. Now, for too many Americans, owning a vehicle isn’t a choice, but an expensive necessity,” said Bay Scoggin, Director of TexPIRG Education Fund. “That’s why making it easier to get around without a car, including by building more pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly infrastructure and improving the cost and availability of public transit, is an important step to help Americans reduce their exposure to auto debt.”
Home safe for the holidays
Public Health Campaigns Director Matt Wellington and Dr. Syra Madad detail how people can safely gather this holiday season in the era of COVID-19.