Texas medical board warns physicians who claim COVID-19 cure

The Texas board that licenses doctors has warned physicians that it could take action against anyone who falsely advertises a cure for COVID-19.

Mounting evidence shows masks may help avoid severe illness, even if you get COVID-19

Researchers and scientists are now learning that not only does wearing a mask reduce viral transmission, but it may also help you avoid major illness, even if you end up contracting the novel coronavirus.

FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products

More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.

Telemedicine proves valuable during pandemic
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More patients than ever now turn to their smart phone or computer for their doctor's appointments.

Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states

Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.

 Two Houston firefighters die in as many weeks

Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena talks about the deaths of two people in his department due to COVID-19.

Texas not counting certain COVID-19 test results

Due to accuracy in testing, some forms of COVID-19 tests are not being counted in the Texas totals.

New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread

Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.

Houston teen shared experience after surviving tough bout with COVID-19

18-year-old Larissa Raudales, the rising high school senior, says she doesn’t have any underlying medical issues, but COVID-19 made breathing a challenge.

‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic

Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.