Houston Health Authority on current COV-19 risk
Texas has hit the grim milestone of being the first state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse talks about the numbers in Houston.
Texas has hit the grim milestone of being the first state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases. Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse talks about the numbers in Houston.
Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
The economy appears poised to benefit from a COVID-19 vaccine
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
"Businesses are back to the business of doing business," says RIA Advisors economic strategist Lance Roberts. "What a vaccine does is allow them to expand operation, to attract more business, and take advantage of more things."
Houston twins recognized nationally for feeding families in need
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
Coronavirus mask mandates: Amid COVID-19 surge, states implement new rules
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
More states across the country are now requiring people to wear masks as the U.S. continues to grapple with record-shattering daily new coronavirus cases.
JJ, Kealia Watt team up on shoe design, matching profits with donations to women's shelter
With each pair that is purchased the Watt's will donate a pair to the Mission of Yahweh Women's Shelter in Houston.
With each pair that is purchased the Watt's will donate a pair to the Mission of Yahweh Women's Shelter in Houston.
9% of hospitalized coronavirus patients readmitted within 2 months of discharge: CDC report
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that looked at hospitalized coronavirus patients found that up to 9% were readmitted within two months of discharge.
Houston health officials recommend limiting holiday gatherings to household members
The Houston Health Department is encouraging residents to limit in-person holiday gatherings to household members this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Houston Health Department is encouraging residents to limit in-person holiday gatherings to household members this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
UTMB's COVID-19 trial has been using Pfizer's effective vaccine for months
Pfizer announced a vaccine that's 90% effective against COVID-19, but when will it be ready? Who will get it first? And how will it all work out? UTMB experts have details from their clinical trials.
Pfizer announced a vaccine that's 90% effective against COVID-19, but when will it be ready? Who will get it first? And how will it all work out? UTMB experts have details from their clinical trials.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
US surpasses 10 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau allows debt collectors to use social media
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
Debt collectors won't be allowed to deceive debtors, such as trying to "friend" someone without disclosing they are a debt collector.
COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas has had more COVID-19 deaths in prisons than any other state
Texas has had more COVID-19 infections and deaths among incarcerated people and staff than any other state in the country.
Texas has had more COVID-19 infections and deaths among incarcerated people and staff than any other state in the country.