'Scared and confused:' DHS says teachers shouldn't wear N95 masks; scientist says that makes 'no sense'
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Governor Tony Evers and his top state health advisors have repeated the mantra, “We’re going to listen to the science.” But the administration’s current guidance on face masks for teachers has one scientist scratching his head.
COVID-19 hospitalizations decline in Houston
The City of Houston’s positivity rate has also dropped. On Monday, the Houston Health Department reported a 7.8% COVID-19 positivity rate. In comparison, the positivity rate in Houston was 20% on July 31st.
The City of Houston’s positivity rate has also dropped. On Monday, the Houston Health Department reported a 7.8% COVID-19 positivity rate. In comparison, the positivity rate in Houston was 20% on July 31st.
More money, deadline extended for rental assistance
Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.
Harris County Commissioners increased rental assistance from $25 million to $40 million. Add that to the rental assistance from the City of Houston and donors of $20 million, and that brings the combined pot to $60 million.
COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall in Houston
On Monday, the Texas Medical Center reported 100 new COVID-19 patients. In comparison, the Texas Medical Center reported roughly 450 new Coronavirus patients on July 5th, their all-time single day high.
On Monday, the Texas Medical Center reported 100 new COVID-19 patients. In comparison, the Texas Medical Center reported roughly 450 new Coronavirus patients on July 5th, their all-time single day high.
Research suggests coronavirus vaccine will likely require 2 shots to be effective
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Evidence and continuing studies are suggesting that people may need two doses, not just one in order for the vaccine to be effective.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
TCU dealing with a spike in COVID-19 cases
Texas Christian University is dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases.
Texas Christian University is dealing with a spike in coronavirus cases.
School districts begin in-person learning
This morning, Conroe ISD, Clear Creek ISD and Pearland ISD are heading back to school for in-person learning. All three are starting in phases, not bringing everyone back at the same time.
This morning, Conroe ISD, Clear Creek ISD and Pearland ISD are heading back to school for in-person learning. All three are starting in phases, not bringing everyone back at the same time.
Orange mayor tests positive for COVID-19 while his city cleans up from Hurricane Laura
According to Mayor Spears, he doesn’t have any symptoms. However, he tested positive for COVID-19 before a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump Saturday afternoon.
According to Mayor Spears, he doesn’t have any symptoms. However, he tested positive for COVID-19 before a scheduled meeting with President Donald Trump Saturday afternoon.
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of August 31
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 31, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including five mega sites.
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners are announcing the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 31, 2020. The week will offer more than 20 free testing sites across Houston, including five mega sites.
Texas deaths from illness caused by coronavirus pass 12,500
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Sunday reported 610,354 coronavirus cases and 12,510 deaths.
The Texas Department of State Health Services on Sunday reported 610,354 coronavirus cases and 12,510 deaths.
Houston hospitals helping COVID-19 patients following Hurricane Laura
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with United Memorial Medical Center who stepped in to help COVID-19 patients who were in Louisiana.
FOX 26's Matthew Seedorff spoke with United Memorial Medical Center who stepped in to help COVID-19 patients who were in Louisiana.
Hair loss, kidney damage, fatigue, emerge as possible long-term impacts of COVID-19
The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.
The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.
4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say
Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
1-year-old Georgia boy dies from COVID-19, state officials confirm
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
The state of Georgia announced its youngest death from the coronavirus, an infant from Cobb County.
Alameda, Contra Costa counties attempting to reopen again
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
Counties need to understand clearly “what thresholds to aim for and the public health data that will determine success or failure,” the California State Association of Counties said in a statement.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Texas coronavirus cases fall, along with testing numbers
The number of new cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continued to fall Thursday in Texas, while the number of tests administered to detect the virus remained well below peak levels.
The number of new cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continued to fall Thursday in Texas, while the number of tests administered to detect the virus remained well below peak levels.