Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
CDC did not decrease US COVID-19 death toll — here’s how the data was misconstrued
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine reaches major hurdle: final US testing
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
The potential vaccine was invented by the University of Oxford and an associated company, Vaccitech. Meanwhile, a U.S. advisory panel is suggesting a way to ration the first limited doses once a vaccine does prove safe and effective.
Visitors to Hawaii will be required to fill out mandatory health questionnaire before entry
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hawaii officials announced the implementation of a mandatory health questionnaire that also requests travel information for all visitors to the island amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Clear Creek ISD kindergartner tests positive for COVID-19
Clear Creek ISD believes the child didn't infect anyone else at school. The teachers union says the district is doing the right thing by being transparent.
Clear Creek ISD believes the child didn't infect anyone else at school. The teachers union says the district is doing the right thing by being transparent.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Woman crochets ‘beer-friendly’ face mask for easy access to alcoholic drinks
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
A woman from the Dominican Republic crafted a new face mask that gives easy access to beer and other alcoholic beverages.
Houston improves Coronavirus numbers, while state increases
City officials say coronavirus numbers are dropping rapidly in Houston.
City officials say coronavirus numbers are dropping rapidly in Houston.
Maskless man at Walmart in Alaska throws tantrum, screams at employees for 'taking away' his rights
Walmart has praised several employees for their “patience and professionalism” when dealing with an irate, mask-eschewing customer in Anchorage, Alaska.
Walmart has praised several employees for their “patience and professionalism” when dealing with an irate, mask-eschewing customer in Anchorage, Alaska.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Katy nursing home latest with COVID-19 outbreak
A Katy nursing home has become the latest facility with a COVID-19 outbreak.
A Katy nursing home has become the latest facility with a COVID-19 outbreak.
Child flourishing from teletherapy during the pandemic
Hands-on therapy has gotten challenging during the pandemic, when we're all encouraged to stay feet away from each other, but that's where tele-therapy has come to the rescue.
Hands-on therapy has gotten challenging during the pandemic, when we're all encouraged to stay feet away from each other, but that's where tele-therapy has come to the rescue.
Texas brewery calls for Abbott to change criteria for breweries, taprooms
Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria.
Infamous Brewing Company says they would like to see Abbott independently categorize breweries, taprooms, wineries, distilleries, bars and restaurants and stop using food as criteria.
'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.