Houston launches mental health initiative to help Houstonians dealing with COVID-19 crisis
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
The mental health helpline launches October 1 and is open every day from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m. through December 24. The number is 713-999-9442.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
Missouri City accepting applications for rent, mortgage, utility relief
Households can receive up to $2,000 for rent or mortgage for two months, plus $500 per month for utilities for two months, according to Missouri City's website.
Households can receive up to $2,000 for rent or mortgage for two months, plus $500 per month for utilities for two months, according to Missouri City's website.
Chicago adds 4 states to quarantine travel order
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that four more states have been added to the city's travel quarantine list.
The Chicago Department of Public Health announced Tuesday that four more states have been added to the city's travel quarantine list.
2 NFL teams suspend in-person activities after positive COVID-19 tests
The Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings will suspend in-person club activities after three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, the NFL announced Tuesday.
The Tennessee Titans and the Minnesota Vikings will suspend in-person club activities after three Titans players and five personnel tested positive for the coronavirus, the NFL announced Tuesday.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
Houston ISD reveals 23 COVID-19 cases on new dashboard
Houston ISD launched a new COVID-19 case dashboard ahead of in=person instruction on Oct. 19, it reveals 23 cases on district campuses.
Houston ISD launched a new COVID-19 case dashboard ahead of in=person instruction on Oct. 19, it reveals 23 cases on district campuses.
Election 2020: How to protect yourself at the polls amid COVID-19 pandemic
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Many public health experts agree that voting by mail is the safest method to avoid the risk of transmission of COVID-19, but how can people who want to vote in person stay safe?
Going to the dentist during the coronavirus pandemic
FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez visits Precise Dental of Houston to learn how they are seeing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez visits Precise Dental of Houston to learn how they are seeing patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Mom wants airlines to reexamine mask policies after getting kicked off flight
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU
There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.
There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.
Texas health officials report 3,306 new coronavirus cases Friday
Texas health officials reported 3,306 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with 97 new deaths from the illness.
Texas health officials reported 3,306 new cases Friday of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, along with 97 new deaths from the illness.
Mnuchin, Pelosi agree to revive coronavirus relief talks as Dems draft $2.4T proposal
The revised measure is likely to include funding for state and local governments; a second $1,200 stimulus check; more than $100 billion in aid for schools to safely reopen; and renewed funding for jobless aid.
The revised measure is likely to include funding for state and local governments; a second $1,200 stimulus check; more than $100 billion in aid for schools to safely reopen; and renewed funding for jobless aid.
NIH researchers find genetic link in patients with severe COVID-19
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health say they have found a genetic link in patients who have severe COVID-19 and are closer to finding why more men die from the disease.