CDC drops controversial COVID-19 testing advice that caused backlash

Health officials were evasive about why they had made the change in August, and some speculated it was forced on the CDC by political appointees.

Houston gyms prepare to increase to 75% capacity on Monday

Gym across Houston are preparing to increase their capacity to 75% on September 21 after the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott.

Global COVID-19 cases top 30 million, according to Johns Hopkins

There are now more than 30 million known COVID-19 infections around the world, according to Johns Hopkins University.

EPA: Pine-Sol effective against coronavirus

What scientists discovered was that the disinfectant was found to be effective against the virus with a 10-minute contact time on hard, non-porous surfaces, Clorox said.

TWC: Scammers using stolen identities to claim unemployment money

The Texas Workforce Commission has been flooded with claims since the pandemic left thousands of Texans without jobs.

Houston-area leaders react to Texas Governor's state reopening announcement

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner reacted Thursday to Texas Governor Greg Abbott's state reopening announcement as COVID-19 cases continue to be reported.

Texas launches webpage on COVID-19 cases at public schools statewide

Texas public schools are required to report positive COVID-19 cases on their school campuses. The TEA and DSHS will update the data webpage weekly on Wednesdays.

RAW: Gov. Abbott provides update on COVID-19 in Texas, announces capacity increases
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to discuss the state's response to COVID-19 and announce expanded capacity for some businesses in regions with COVID-19 hospitalizations below 15 percent.

Gov. Abbott announces expansion of capacity for some Texas businesses
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Governor Greg Abbott announced that retail stores, restaurants and some other businesses in certain areas of Texas will be allowed to operate at 75 percent capacity.

Mayor de Blasio will furlough everyone in his office, including himself

The New York City mayor says he is going to require everyone who works in his office to take a 5-day unpaid furlough because of a budget shortfall.

Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine

Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.

Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations

A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.