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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coronavirus hospitalizations surge as COVID-19 pandemic shadows 2020 election
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metrics continue to grow in the wrong direction in the COVID-19 pandemic.
CDC: You can still vote if you have COVID-19 or are quarantined
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.
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.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy dies after battle with COVID-19
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Johnny Tunches, 56, passed away Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19.
The Harris County Sheriff's Office says Deputy Johnny Tunches, 56, passed away Tuesday after a battle with COVID-19.
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.”
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.”
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.”
Texas records highest number of total positive COVID-19 cases in US
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
As the coronavirus pandemic surges across the nation, the data from Sunday — the most recent available — says that there have been 937,317 cases in Texas, the nation's second-largest state.
Hosting Thanksgiving? Amid coronavirus pandemic, you may need to rethink your dinner plans: expert
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Dr. Erika Schwartz gives her recommendations for a safe Thanksgiving
Trump suggests he will fire Fauci after Tuesday’s election
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
President Donald Trump is suggesting that he will fire Dr. Anthony Fauci after Tuesday’s election.
Billions in COVID-19 business loans possibly given to scammers, report says
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
The Office of Small Business Administration (SBA) Inspector General Michael Ware found that it may have distributed billions of dollars to fraudulent businesses claiming financial distress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report.
Houston Health offering free COVID-19 testing at 13 sites
There will be 13 free testing sites across Houston, including three mega sites.
There will be 13 free testing sites across Houston, including three mega sites.
England's monthlong lockdown may last longer amid rising COVID-19 cases
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
The British government says a new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough.
Health officials reminding everyone about Covid-19 safety ahead of Thanksgiving
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping people from enjoying Halloween, as the unofficial holiday season begins.
The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t stopping people from enjoying Halloween, as the unofficial holiday season begins.
US reports nearly 100,000 COVID-19 cases, breaking new single-day record
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
Friday’s death toll exceed 1,000, with 1,030 deaths recorded, bringing the total death count in the U.S. to more than 230,000, according to data collected by John Hopkins University and Medicine.
Reported coronavirus cases in Texas surpasses 900,000
There were a reported 6,845 new cases and 90 additional deaths to bring the totals to 900,596 cases and 18,024 who have died since the pandemic began in March.
There were a reported 6,845 new cases and 90 additional deaths to bring the totals to 900,596 cases and 18,024 who have died since the pandemic began in March.