Jobless Texans may get additional $300 weekly unemployment benefits soon
Unemployed Texans may receive an additional $300 weekly in benefits.
Unemployed Texans may receive an additional $300 weekly in benefits.
State, local positivity rates falling in the state of Texas
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling. FOX 26's Tiffany Justice has more.
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling. FOX 26's Tiffany Justice has more.
20% of US nursing homes faced severe PPE and staff shortages amid COVID-19 surges
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Significantly, there was no improvement from May to July in the shortages of personal protective equipment, known as PPE, or in the staffing shortfalls, according to the analysis of federal data by academic researchers. The summer has seen the coronavirus surge across the South, and much of the West and Midwest.
Report: Department of Health and Human Services to return COVID-19 data collection process to CDC
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
In July, President Donald Trump’s administration told hospitals to bypass the CDC with their COVID-19 data reporting.
US unemployment claims jump back above 1 million in face of coronavirus
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
The coronavirus recession struck swiftly and violently. Now, with the economy still in the grip of the pandemic five months later, the recovery looks fitful and uneven — and painfully slow.
Coronavirus concerns lead NFL prohibition of cheerleaders and mascots on field
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Others on the list include sideline reporters and pregame TV reporters.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, working families are enlisting grandparents to help with the kids
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Many seniors who already live in multigenerational households or are grandparent-guardians are navigating routine interactions with young ones, from family dinner to a hug at bedtime, to avoid COVID-19. Others, like the Hills, have never been physically closer to the grandkids. They hope their protective bubbles will save them all.
Nearly 40% of Americans who lost their jobs during pandemic can't last a month on savings
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
One in five respondents said their savings would last just two weeks.
Boston's 'Cheers' bar to permanently close due to coronavirus
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
The iconic "Cheers" bar at Boston’s Faneuil Hall will close on Aug. 30 after nearly 20 years in business.
Weed vending machines pop up in Colorado
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
Coloradans who are concerned about the coronavirus pandemic can now purchase marijuana through a contactless weed vending machine at certain dispensaries.
TWC applies for funding to provide extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits
The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits.
The Texas Workforce Commission has applied for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week for qualifying Texans receiving unemployment benefits.
Expert worried future COVID-19 vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine worries future vaccine won't be effective for senior citizens.
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine worries future vaccine won't be effective for senior citizens.
Expert worried COVID vaccine won't be enough to protect senior citizens
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is concerned that when a COVID-19 vaccine does become available, it won't be effective enough to protect the elderly.
Dr. Nir Barzilia, the Director of the Institute for Aging Research at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine is concerned that when a COVID-19 vaccine does become available, it won't be effective enough to protect the elderly.
Airbnb issues worldwide party ban at its rental property listings amid coronavirus pandemic
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
The new policy also includes an occupancy cap of 16 guests.
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations fell below 6,000 Wednesday
Texas also reported 6,000 new cases as the number of total deaths pushed past 10,500 since tracking began in March, the fourth-most in the U.S.
Texas also reported 6,000 new cases as the number of total deaths pushed past 10,500 since tracking began in March, the fourth-most in the U.S.
Local coronavirus numbers appear to be leveling off
Houston-area COVID-19 numbers appear to be moving in the right direction, but local officials are still encouraging everyone to get tested.
Houston-area COVID-19 numbers appear to be moving in the right direction, but local officials are still encouraging everyone to get tested.
How COVID-19 pandemic impacts special education services, rights
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
This month, the CDC found two in five Americans were reporting mental health issues as direct results of the global pandemic. As the pandemic carries on, parents have the added stress now of back to school.
COVID-19 pandemic affecting special education services
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte has more on how special education services are being affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public health responds to letter from 10 superintendents on schools reopening
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism about school re-opening program
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.
Harris County public health officials respond to criticism from area superintendents.