Houston mayor launches new campaign to increase COVID-19 awareness
Turner says that right now Houston’s Hispanic community is affected disproportionately, accounting for 40% of positive COVID-19 cases and 45% of deaths.
Turner says that right now Houston’s Hispanic community is affected disproportionately, accounting for 40% of positive COVID-19 cases and 45% of deaths.
Trump, GOP suggest temporary fix for $600 jobless benefit
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
Frustrated congressional negotiators of a massive coronavirus relief bill are facing new pressure with Thursday's brutal economic news and the approaching lapse in a $600 per-week COVID-19 jobless benefit.
High school sweethearts who overcame cancer and strokes beat COVID-19 with help of caring doctor
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Robert Beecham and his wife, Janice, overcame COVID-19 thanks to the diligent and empathetic efforts of Dr. Satyam Nayak.
Family of Constable Deputy denied workers comp following COVID-19 death
Deputy Brown first got sick with COVID-19 in May. Michelle believes he got sick at work, then brought the virus home to her and their four children.
Deputy Brown first got sick with COVID-19 in May. Michelle believes he got sick at work, then brought the virus home to her and their four children.
Experts insist special needs kids should be allowed back in the classroom
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
As Texas school districts ponder the return of in-person?classroom instruction, experts insist a pair of at-risk?student populations should be at the first students back at school.
Family of Harris Co. Constable Deputy denied workers comp following COVID death
The family of the Harris County Constable deputy that died of COVID-19 has been denied workers compensation.
The family of the Harris County Constable deputy that died of COVID-19 has been denied workers compensation.
Trump urges COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma
Thousands of coronavirus patients have donated their plasma in hopes it could help other patients recover from the coronavirus, and scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
Thousands of coronavirus patients have donated their plasma in hopes it could help other patients recover from the coronavirus, and scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place.
2nd US virus surge hits plateau, but few experts celebrate
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
While deaths are mounting rapidly in the U.S., the nation's second surge in coronavirus cases appears to be leveling off. But experts say the flicker of good news is driven by changes in a few large states and that cases are rising in many others.
Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.
OakBend Medical Center in Richmond overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
Flexibilities for Medicaid, CHIP recipients in Texas extended through October
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
The flexibilities will protect access to important care and resources that many Texans rely on for their health and safety.
Dunkin' to permanently close 800 US stores in 2020, 8% of US restaurants
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Closures include 450 locations in Speedway gas stations that had previously been announced
Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.
Herman Cain, former GOP presidential candidate, dies after being hospitalized with COVID-19
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
A statement posted on his website Thursday confirmed the news.
ONLY ON FOX: Port Arthur mother speaks out as her 7-year-old battled COVID-19
A 7-year-old boy from Port Arthur contracted COVID-19 and had to rely on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. He still remains at Texas Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment.
A 7-year-old boy from Port Arthur contracted COVID-19 and had to rely on a ventilator for nearly two weeks. He still remains at Texas Children’s Hospital undergoing treatment.
Mandate requires Texas schools to open after eight-week delay
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.
Facing the potential consequence of losing vital state funding, Texas public school districts are under orders to offer some degree of “in-person” classroom instruction no later than eight weeks after the launch of this Fall semester.
More rental aid for Harris County, Fort Bend County working to mail it out
More rental assistance is on the way for Harris County families. And Fort Bend County officials say they're working to get aid in the mail as fast as possible.
More rental assistance is on the way for Harris County families. And Fort Bend County officials say they're working to get aid in the mail as fast as possible.
New research suggests COVID-19 can leave long-lasting heart damage
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
A pair of studies published this week in JAMA Cardiology looked at the cardiovascular effects of COVID-19.
Taller people face higher risk of catching COVID-19, survey says
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
2,000 people were surveyed to determine if personal attributes, work and living practices play a role in transmission.
Harvard researchers say they have figured out the reason why COVID-19 causes loss of smell
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School are beginning to understand the reason why COVID-19 patients are losing their sense of smell.
A team of researchers at Harvard Medical School are beginning to understand the reason why COVID-19 patients are losing their sense of smell.