Houston medical experts discuss increase in Covid-19 cases across the country

As the U.S. case of Covid-19 hit records, local health officials say what is happening in areas like El Paso and the Valley can certainly happen here.

Constable offers free legal help as Houston has 2nd highest eviction cases in country

The Princeton University Eviction Lab reports that Houston has the second highest number of eviction cases filed in courts in the country this year. Families lined up for free legal help at the Precinct One Constable's Eviction Assistance Program.

US COVID-19 cases surge past 100K for 3rd day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The U.S. has recorded more than 100,000 new confirmed coronavirus cases for a third consecutive day, according to data from Johns Hopkins University. 

U.S. Dept. of Defense sends medical teams to El Paso to fight Coronavirus

The U.S. Department of Defense deployed three Air Force medical teams to El Paso on Friday to help fight the surging coronavirus in the region, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.

Application opens for $1,200 payment from Harris County COVID-19 relief fund

The Harris County COVID-19 Emergency Direct Assistance Fund will provide one-time payments of $1,200 to up to 33,000 families who have financial hardships related to COVID-19.

Youth to be focus of 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The 2021 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is set to focus on youth and will forego the mostly-adult Open Show.

US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins

The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)

New antibody treatment treats the sickest of COVID-19 patients

The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.

Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.

AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end

AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.

751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.

Nintendo profits soar as people play more games during pandemic

Nintendo, the Japanese company behind Super Mario and Pokemon video games, reported Thursday that its fiscal first half profit more than tripled as passed time while stuck at home during the pandemic playing games.

McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.

US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time

The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.

CDC: You can still vote if you have COVID-19 or are quarantined
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The CDC says you can still vote while quarantined or if you have tested positive for COVID-19. Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease expert with Memorial Hermann, discusses ways you can minimize the risk for others.

WHO chief enters quarantine after contact with person with COVID-19

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus tweeted that he is “well and without symptoms” but will self-quarantine in “coming days, in line with WHO protocols, and work from home.”

‘Great Barrington Declaration’ on COVID-19 ‘herd immunity’ draws criticism from experts

The head of the World Health Organization warned against the idea that herd immunity might be a realistic strategy to stop the pandemic, dismissing such proposals as “simply unethical.”