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.
Could Americans still receive a second stimulus check? Everything we know
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
With White House officials and top Democrats at a weeks-long impasse over another coronavirus relief package, Senate Republicans are preparing to unveil their own new proposal — a pared-down version of a previous bill that notably does not include a fresh round of stimulus checks.
Minnesota couple in their 90s celebrates after beating COVID-19
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
A Minnesota couple is celebrating after catching and recovering from COVID-19. Both are in their 90s but beat the odds against a disease that is especially devastating for elderly patients.
Some college students, parents may be stuck with apartment costs while taking online classes
College students and parents are concerned they could be stuck with apartment or meal plan costs while taking online classes.
College students and parents are concerned they could be stuck with apartment or meal plan costs while taking online classes.
Texas, Houston-area COVID-19 positivity rates falling
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling around the state of Texas.
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling around the state of Texas.
COVID-19 testing drops by 60 percent in Fort Bend County
Officials in Fort Bend County are reporting a drastic decrease in testing.
Officials in Fort Bend County are reporting a drastic decrease in testing.
COVID-19 testing down in Fort Bend County
Officials in Fort Bend County are reporting a decrease in testing. FOX 26's Ivory Hecker has more.
Officials in Fort Bend County are reporting a decrease in testing. FOX 26's Ivory Hecker has more.