Early study suggests convalescent plasma therapy effective against COVID-19
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
There is a plasma trial underway at Houston Methodist Hospital. According to early data there, convalescent plasma therapy is working in the fight against COVID-19.
Company develops device that detects contaminants after hand-washing
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of thorough hand-washing under the microscope. An estimated one in six people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and now, a New York company is hoping to change that with a two-second test.
The COVID-19 pandemic has placed the importance of thorough hand-washing under the microscope. An estimated one in six people get sick each year from foodborne illnesses, and now, a New York company is hoping to change that with a two-second test.
CDC drops 14-day self-quarantine recommendation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday dropped its recommendation for travelers to quarantine for 14 days upon returning from trips overseas or out of state during the coronavirus pandemic.
Renters in Harris Co. can apply for rental assistance
Starting today, renters in Harris County can begin applying for rental assistance. Those funds are being administered by Baker Ripley. Chief Program Officer Rene Solis talks more about the program.
Starting today, renters in Harris County can begin applying for rental assistance. Those funds are being administered by Baker Ripley. Chief Program Officer Rene Solis talks more about the program.
Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
President Donald Trump has announced the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.
AP: Emails show businesses held sway over state reopening plans
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Records obtained by The Associated Press show that governors worked closely with business interests as they weighed when and how to reopen their economies last spring.
Vacationers, migrants drive Italy's surge in COVID-19 cases
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sicily's governor has ordered all migrants to be transferred from the island by Monday, part of a push-back by Italian regions alarmed by last week's surge in COVID-19 cases.
India's coronavirus caseload tops 3 million as disease moves south
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
India's coronavirus caseload topped 3 million on Sunday, with the country leading the world in new infections as the disease marched through impoverished rural areas in the north and the wealthier but older populations of the south.
Coronavirus cases rise by 4,943 in Texas, 215 new deaths
The number of reported coronavirus cases in Texas has increased by 4,943 and there are 215 more deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
The number of reported coronavirus cases in Texas has increased by 4,943 and there are 215 more deaths due to COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus.
Mounting US deaths reveal an outsize toll on people of color
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
As many as 215,000 more people than usual died in the U.S. during the first seven months of 2020, suggesting that the number of lives lost to the coronavirus is significantly higher than the official toll.
Global COVID-19 deaths surpass 800K, Johns Hopkins reports
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
The global death toll for the coronavirus has exceeded 800,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
COVID-19 forces dozens of area bars to close for good
For years, Daddy O's was the place to be in Pasadena. The bar, which featured live acts and dancing, was Bernard Lozano's father's dream.
For years, Daddy O's was the place to be in Pasadena. The bar, which featured live acts and dancing, was Bernard Lozano's father's dream.
Harris County and Houston officials are urging people to prepare for possible tropical weather
Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 had Houstonians on edge. Officials are suggesting people to prepare ahead of time.
Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Depression 14 had Houstonians on edge. Officials are suggesting people to prepare ahead of time.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Low humidity, drier air may contribute to increased COVID-19 transmission risk, researchers find
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
A study conducted by University of Sydney researchers found that climate conditions with low humidity and dry air may help the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Houston prepares for strong storms amid pandemic response
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the City of Houston is very experienced in responding to bad storms, hurricanes, and flooding, but nobody has experience handling a virus pandemic in that weather.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says the City of Houston is very experienced in responding to bad storms, hurricanes, and flooding, but nobody has experience handling a virus pandemic in that weather.
HISD school bus drivers concerned about returning to work during pandemic
Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.
Although HISD has rolled out its Reopening Plan some workers still have questions and concerns. "How are we going to be shielded?" one bust driver said.
Millions of jobs lost to coronavirus pandemic could take years to return
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
The damage inflicted to the jobs market is expected to persist for years, IRS projections show.
As US deaths mount, virus takes outsize toll on minorities
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
The new figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight a stark disparity: Deaths among minorities during the crisis have risen far more than they have among whites.
Dozens of California elementary schools permitted to reopen for in-person classes
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.
Dozens of California elementary schools have been approved to reopen with in-person instruction under special waivers approved by health officials in counties that were placed on a state monitoring list because of high numbers of coronavirus infections.