Military to take over Houston hospital wing in fight against COVID-19
Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse said the military medical personnel, called the U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force, will be taking over an unused hospital wing at UMMC to help in the fight against coronavirus.
Brooklyn Center man is fighting for his wife’s life after she gives birth on ventilator, battling COVID-19
Juan Duran’s wife, Aurora, has been on a ventilator at North Memorial Hospital since June 19. Since then, her baby was delivered via emergency C-section. Now Juan is fighting to get her a treatment she needs that could be the last resort to save her life.
Harris County works to help Hispanic community during COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith gives you a look at how Harris County plans to help the Hispanic community, who has been hit very hard by COVID-19.
COVID-19 and heat: Temperatures, coronavirus cases climb in tandem across the US
Experts were hopeful the summer heat could dampen COVID-19. But record heat, along with a fast-spreading virus, continue to impact the United States.
US pediatricians walk back support for in-person schooling as WHO warns against politicization
The American Academy of Pediatrics said in a joint statement that science must guide decisions on reopening in the fall after the White House cited its earlier guidance.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ new study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after just weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
US grapples with COVID-19 pandemic as WHO warns 'no return to normal'
The United States is grappling with the worst coronavirus outbreak in the world, as Florida shattered the national record for a state’s largest single-day increase in new confirmed cases with a reported 15,299.
Gov. Newsom calls for immediate re-closure of additional businesses in most of California
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a new statewide Stay-at-Home order on Monday and also called for the immediate closure of indoor operations at additional businesses for counties on California's watch list including fitness centers, places of worship, hair salons and barbershops. This impacts 80% of California's population.
Newsom: All California counties must shutter certain indoor activities
In addition, Gov. Newsom said that the 30 counties on the state's monitoring list must also close fitness centers, worship, personal care services, hair salons and malls.
NY gov. warns visitors from 'highest-risk' coronavirus states to fill out paperwork or face $2,000 fine
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is now warning out-of-state travelers they could face up to $2,000 in fines if they leave its airports without handing over their contact information upon arrival.
Bar owners hold rally demanding Texas Gov. reopen bars amid pandemic
The rally comes as Texas marked more than 8,000 COVID-19 cases Sunday and more than 10,000 Saturday.
Disney World offering mask-free 'relaxation zones'
Walt Disney World has reportedly opened several designated spaces throughout its theme parks where visitors can remove required facial coverings.
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.
Hong Kong Disneyland to close again due to rise in coronavirus cases
Disney is temporarily closing Hong Kong Disneyland once more due to a rise in coronavirus cases.
Application opens for $30 million Harris County Small Business Relief Fund
The application process for the $30 million Harris County Small Businesses Fund grant program opened Monday morning and will remain open until 3:30 p.m. July 24.
Coronavirus recoveries in the US surpass 1 million as death toll also increases, according to Johns Hopkins
Deaths from the virus have been rising in the U.S., especially in the South and West.
Costco to keep coronavirus senior hours indefinitely after planning to reduce them
Wholesale chain will maintain its special operating hours at five days a week.
UHCL helps international students continue education in US
The University of Houston Clear Lake is ready to help international students impacted by the recent ICE mandate transfer to their campus to comply with regulations and avoid deportation.
Bar owners hold rally demanding Texas Gov. reopen bars
Local bar owners, who have been hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening and closing again, are demanding Texas Governor Greg Abbott reopen bars. FOX 26's Natalie Hee has more.