Air conditioners could be aiding the spread of COVID-19 indoors, epidemiologists say
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
A recent study by the University of Maryland showed that some air conditioning units could spread the novel coronavirus.
Mask, social distancing still necessary after overcoming COVID-19, say doctors
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.
‘We have a serious situation here’: Fauci calls COVID-19, like 1918 flu, 'pandemic of historic proportions'
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci called the coronavirus pandemic one of “historic proportions.”
Gov. Abbott: There is no shutdown coming
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Fauci urges younger people to consider their ‘societal responsibility’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
The nation’s leading expert on the COVID-19 pandemic spoke with Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg during a livestreamed conversation on Thursday.
How to avoid catching COVID-19 a second time
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with survivors of COVID-19 about how they've changed their habits after catching the disease.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with survivors of COVID-19 about how they've changed their habits after catching the disease.
Bisou attracts large crowds with no social distancing
New video posted publicly to Snapchat is gaining national attention. The cellphone video, shared Wednesday night, shows people crowded around a bar inside Bisou, a Houston restaurant.
New video posted publicly to Snapchat is gaining national attention. The cellphone video, shared Wednesday night, shows people crowded around a bar inside Bisou, a Houston restaurant.
UK pub installs electric fence to enforce social distancing
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
As businesses reopen amid the coronavirus pandemic, one U.K. pub has devised a unique way of ensuring its guests comply with social distancing orders — the bar’s owners installed an electric fence to separate the bar staff from their patrons.
Another 1.3 million Americans sought unemployment aid last week
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
The number of laid-off workers seeking unemployment benefits remained stuck at 1.3 million last week, a historically high level that indicates many companies are still cutting jobs as the viral outbreak intensifies.
1 million people in Britain stopped smoking amid COVID-19 pandemic, according to UK nonprofit
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
News of the encouraging health milestone came from Britain’s Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) charity.
Woman who refused to wear mask in Starbucks wants half of $100K raised for barista who wouldn’t serve her
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Last month Amber Gilles posted a scathing review to her Facebook page after an incident in which San Diego Starbucks employee Lenin Gutierrez refused to serve her for not wearing a mask, resulting in the creation of a GoFundMe page for Gutierrez, which raised more than $100,000 in tips for him.
Houston Fire Department captain battles COVID-19 in ICU
The Houston Fire Department says they appreciate the show of support that Captain Lucio and his family have already received and ask for continued thoughts and prayers as he battles COVID-19.
The Houston Fire Department says they appreciate the show of support that Captain Lucio and his family have already received and ask for continued thoughts and prayers as he battles COVID-19.
Target joins list of major retailers mandating masks
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
Target has joined a list of the nation’s largest retailers that will require customers to wear masks as cases of COVID-19 spike.
CVS makes face coverings mandatory at all of its locations
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
CVS has become the latest retailer mandating that its customers wear face coverings while its inside stores due to the recent spike in COVID-19 infections.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus?
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Can a pregnant woman spread the coronavirus to her fetus? Probably, but it seems to happen rarely and there’s a good explanation for why that is.
Rose Parade 2021 canceled due to COVID-19, first time canceled since WWII
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
The 2021 Rose Parade has been canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Wednesday.
City of Houston announces double digit deaths for the first time from COVID-19
With 16 deaths reported Wednesday, the city of Houston has reached a new, grim milestone. For the first time since the pandemic began, the Houston Health Department is reporting double-digit deaths in a single day so far.
With 16 deaths reported Wednesday, the city of Houston has reached a new, grim milestone. For the first time since the pandemic began, the Houston Health Department is reporting double-digit deaths in a single day so far.
City of Houston COVID-19 deaths reach record levels
The City of Houston reached a new milestone on Wednesday with 16 deaths in the City of Houston.
The City of Houston reached a new milestone on Wednesday with 16 deaths in the City of Houston.
Coronavirus data funneled away from CDC to private tech firm, sparking worries
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
The information includes bed occupancy, staffing levels, the severity level of coronavirus patients, ventilators on hand, and supplies of masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment.
COVID-19 death rate is four times higher nationally than in Houston
On Wednesday the City of Houston reported 16 new deaths related to COVID-19, but those deaths occurred over a span of time dating back to early May.
On Wednesday the City of Houston reported 16 new deaths related to COVID-19, but those deaths occurred over a span of time dating back to early May.