TJJD currently has 5 active COVID-19 cases: 3 youth, 2 staff
For more information about the agency's response to COVID-19, please visit the TJJD website.
For more information about the agency's response to COVID-19, please visit the TJJD website.
US nursing home cases up nearly 80% in COVID-19 rebound
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
A new report says COVID-19 cases in U.S. nursing homes jumped nearly 80% earlier this summer, driven by rampant spread across the South and much of the West.
Texas becomes 4th state to surpass 10,000 virus deaths
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
Texas has surpassed 10,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths as the lingering toll of a massive summer outbreak continues.
UNC-Chapel Hill to move to remote learning for undergrad courses after jump in COVID-19 cases
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
“Courses in our graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are, or as directed by the schools,” the university said in an announcement.
Pizza Hut franchisee NPC International files bankruptcy: 300 restaurants, mostly dine-in locations, to close
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
The Leawood, Kansas, company filed for bankruptcy protection last month.
Returning vacationers face new constraints as coronavirus spikes
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Countries in Europe and Asia that saw a summer respite from coronavirus outbreaks are tracking swiftly rising numbers of new confirmed cases.
Quarantine requirements may delay children's return to in-person school amid COVID-19 pandemic
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
As states around the country require visitors from areas with high rates of coronavirus infections to quarantine upon arrival, children taking end-of-summer vacations to hot spots are facing the possibility of being forced to skip the start of in-person learning at their schools.
French nursing home sees 9 deaths in one week as coronavirus returns
Nine people with the virus died over the past week in a single nursing home in eastern France, and other French care homes are shutting their doors as the country battles a new rise in COVID-19 infections.
Nine people with the virus died over the past week in a single nursing home in eastern France, and other French care homes are shutting their doors as the country battles a new rise in COVID-19 infections.
Yale’s rapid COVID-19 saliva test receives FDA emergency use authorization
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
The Yale School of Public Health expects labs to only charge about $10 per sample.
Houston Fire Marshals continue checking COVID-19 occupancy complaints
Houston Fire Marshals have had a busy year responding to Coronavirus occupancy complaints. So far, they’ve received more than 10,000 complaints involving businesses in Houston since mid-March.
Houston Fire Marshals have had a busy year responding to Coronavirus occupancy complaints. So far, they’ve received more than 10,000 complaints involving businesses in Houston since mid-March.
Houston Health Department, partners announce free COVID-19 testing schedule for week of Aug. 17
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners have announced the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 17, 2020.
The Houston Health Department and its agency partners have announced the schedule for sites offering free COVID-19 tests the week of Aug. 17, 2020.
Coronavirus hasn't devastated the homeless as many feared
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
The coronavirus doesn't appear to have devastated homeless people as initially feared.
New local initiative hopes to get children tested for COVID-19 at a higher rate
As schools try to figure out reopening plans, testing students for COVID-19 is getting more attention.
As schools try to figure out reopening plans, testing students for COVID-19 is getting more attention.
New initiative looking to test children for COVID-19 at a higher rate
A new local initiative is seeking to test children at a higher rate for COVID-19 in Houston. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has more.
A new local initiative is seeking to test children at a higher rate for COVID-19 in Houston. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards has more.
Cuomo: Annual 9/11 ‘Tribute in Light’ is back on
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the annual 9/11 "Tribute in Light" will continue this year, and state health personnel will provide support to make sure the event is held safely.
Family demands answers after loved one died from Coronavirus outbreak in Katy rehab facility
Earlier this week, FOX 26 told you about a rehabilitation facility that was placed on lockdown due to an outbreak of COVID-19, leaving several people dead. We spoke with the family of one of the family members who lost a loved one.
Earlier this week, FOX 26 told you about a rehabilitation facility that was placed on lockdown due to an outbreak of COVID-19, leaving several people dead. We spoke with the family of one of the family members who lost a loved one.
Enrollment period for landlords starts Monday for Houston’s Rental Assistance Program
The enrollment period will begin Monday for landlords as part of the second round of the Rental Assistance Program in the city of Houston.
The enrollment period will begin Monday for landlords as part of the second round of the Rental Assistance Program in the city of Houston.
Need for food continues amid COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus closures continue to impact families throughout the United States and Houston.
Coronavirus closures continue to impact families throughout the United States and Houston.
Houston event-producer transforms a warehouse to a music venue, to stream live performances
A Houston warehouse has been transformed into a music venue so musicians can livestream performances.
A Houston warehouse has been transformed into a music venue so musicians can livestream performances.
COVID-19 testing for kids made easier in Houston as more kids test positive
Cases among kids spiked by 40% last month, with health professionals saying Brown and Black children are being more severely affected.
Cases among kids spiked by 40% last month, with health professionals saying Brown and Black children are being more severely affected.