The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Small businesses come up with unique solutions to improve cash flow during pandemic
Small business owners are coming up with creative ways to keep cash flowing during the pandemic.
Houston health officials suggest Halloween alternatives amid COVID-19 pandemic
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the City is not canceling Halloween this year, but health officials are encouraging residents to find alternative ways to celebrate amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diverscity Clothing Co. 'rebounding and recovering' after COVID-19 crisis
Diverscity Clothing Co. had to close their Galleria store at the beginning of the pandemic, but they have found a way to "rebound and recover".
Alvin ISD policy called into question after confirmed COVID-19 case
Alvin ISD's handling of a positive coronavirus case is coming into question after a student tested positive.
TSA screens over 1 million passengers in single day for first time since March
TSA said it screened 1,031,505 people at security checkpoints nationwide on Oct. 18, 2020. The agency hasn’t seen that volume since March 17.
COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where
Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Houston and surrounding areas. There are public testing sites and private sites. Some are free of charge, others cost a fee or bill a patient's insurance.
Wales to implement 2-week 'firebreak' lockdown as COVID-19 cases spike
All non-essential retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses in Wales will close for two weeks beginning Oct. 23 — a lockdown similar in scope to the U.K.-wide measures imposed in March.
China's economy accelerates as coronavirus recovery gains strength
China’s shaky economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic is gaining strength as consumers return to shopping malls and auto dealerships while the United States and Europe endure painful contractions.
Coronavirus cases top 40 million worldwide
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.
Texas teen wins $25K for work on possible COVID-19 solution
14-year-old eighth-grader Anika Chebrolu of Frisco has won the 2020 3M Young Scientist Challenge for her study on COVID-19.
Lakewood Church reopens following city of Houston's recommendations
Churches and faith-based organizations were allowed to reopen over the weekend with a set of recommendations from the City of Houston.
City of Houston announces recommendations for reopening sanctuaries, faith-based organizations
The City of Houston has announced recommendations for allowing sanctuaries and faith-based organizations to reopen their doors for religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
El Paso sees largest number in hospitals due to COVID-19
In the El Paso area, only seven ICU beds are available, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services.
White House: Tennessee mask mandate 'must be implemented'
The White House quietly told Tennessee early this week that "a statewide mask mandate must be implemented" to curb its growing spread of COVID-19, strong instructions that the White House and governor did not discuss publicly before the report emerged in a records request.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Anxiety rises among COVID-19 survivors as Seattle man is confirmed to have caught virus twice
A Seattle man is likely feeling very lucky after officially surviving COVID-19 twice. His case is only the third case in the United States where doctors confirmed reinfection.
Jaguars working remotely following positive COVID-19 test
The Jaguars said Saturday that a practice squad player has tested positive for the coronavirus. The initial result was confirmed by a second test Friday evening.
Mayo Clinic doctors recommend against traditional trick-or-treating due to pandemic
Mayo Clinic doctors are recommending parents avoid allowing their children traditional trick-or-treating this year for Halloween as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.