Gov. Abbott extends disaster declaration for Texas in response to COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Friday to extend the disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Friday to extend the disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.
After lobbying, Catholic Church won $1.4B in virus aid
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
The U.S. Roman Catholic Church used a special and unprecedented exemption from federal rules to amass at least $1.4 billion in taxpayer-backed coronavirus aid.
South Korea honors health workers, highlights importance of handwashing in elaborate drone light show
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
A drone light show was produced in Seoul on July 7 as a gesture of thanks and also to highlight the protective measures needed to combat the virus.
The Diaper Foundation providing diapers, services for families during pandemic
The Diaper Foundation is expanding their services to provide much-needed counseling to community members.
The Diaper Foundation is expanding their services to provide much-needed counseling to community members.
HCPH COVID-19 testing sites close at noon due to heat advisory
Anyone who had an appointment at a Harris County Public Health COVID-19 testing site can bring their code on Saturday to get tested.
Anyone who had an appointment at a Harris County Public Health COVID-19 testing site can bring their code on Saturday to get tested.
Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Texas reports more than 100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the first time
In addition to 105 new deaths on Thursday, Texas also reported a new high for hospitalizations for the 10th consecutive day and the rolling rate of positive tests inched closer to nearly 16% — the highest in the pandemic yet.
In addition to 105 new deaths on Thursday, Texas also reported a new high for hospitalizations for the 10th consecutive day and the rolling rate of positive tests inched closer to nearly 16% — the highest in the pandemic yet.
Texas parents uncertain about COVID-19 safety at schools, daycares
Experts have said children are the least at-risk group when it comes to catching COVID-19, but Texas’ health agency has reported more than 1,600 confirmed cases so far in child care centers alone. A third were children, and the rest were staff.
Experts have said children are the least at-risk group when it comes to catching COVID-19, but Texas’ health agency has reported more than 1,600 confirmed cases so far in child care centers alone. A third were children, and the rest were staff.
Who might be eligible for a second stimulus check and for how much money?
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
Another round of stimulus payments could be distributed to people earning less than $40,000, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has said.
‘STOP GETTING TESTED’ for COVID-19, Ohio lawmaker tells public
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Republican State Rep. Nino Vitale made a statement on his Facebook page Tuesday, asking people to not get tested for the coronavirus.
Medical group releases chart ranking activities based on COVID-19 risk
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
The Texas Medical Association told FOX 35 that a task force of about 14 physicians who are experts and leaders in medicine have determined the risk level of various activities, ranked from 1 through 10.
Doctors reporting brain, heart, and kidney side effects in some COVID-19 survivors
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Doctors and scientists are finding devastating side effects in COVID-19 survivors even after they have recovered from the virus.
Our last look at Houston's United Memorial Medical Center COVID-19 unit
At Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC), they continue to see more COVID-19 patients.
At Houston’s United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC), they continue to see more COVID-19 patients.
HFD Chief: Don’t wait to call 911 if you’re having respiratory difficulty
After a recent analysis of data during the COVID-19 outbreak, Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena says firefighters are responding to 1,100 calls on average each day-- a 30% increase. Many of those calls are for respiratory difficulty.
After a recent analysis of data during the COVID-19 outbreak, Houston Fire Chief Sam Pena says firefighters are responding to 1,100 calls on average each day-- a 30% increase. Many of those calls are for respiratory difficulty.
United Memorial Medical Center's COVID-19 ward at 95 percent capacity
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives you one last look inside the COVID-19 unit at Houston's United Memorial Medical Center.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives you one last look inside the COVID-19 unit at Houston's United Memorial Medical Center.
Texas parents uncertain about health safety at schools, daycares
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with Children At Risk CEO Bob Sanborn about parental concerns related to school reopenings.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with Children At Risk CEO Bob Sanborn about parental concerns related to school reopenings.
Several people dying of COVID-19 found at home; wait too late to call for help
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee talks with Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Pena about the calls his department is getting where people wait too late to call for help with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee talks with Houston Fire Department Chief Samuel Pena about the calls his department is getting where people wait too late to call for help with COVID-19.
Businesses across US request ‘exact change’ amid coin shortage caused by COVID-19
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Following an announcement from The Federal Reserve last month that the coronavirus pandemic has created a shortage in coins in the U.S., businesses around the country have been urging their customers to use alternative forms of payment or bring exact change.
Fines for not wearing a mask in Austin could be up to $2K, says City Council
The council unanimously passed measures that will allow for citizens and/or businesses to be fined for violating any local health and safety rules, including the face covering requirement.
The council unanimously passed measures that will allow for citizens and/or businesses to be fined for violating any local health and safety rules, including the face covering requirement.
Household dog in Tarrant County tests positive for COVID-19 after owners contract virus
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.
A household dog in Tarrant County has tested positive for COVID-19, state health officials confirmed.