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.
82 infected at Missouri summer camp as COVID-19 cases surge across US
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
An overnight summer camp in rural southwestern Missouri has seen scores of campers, counselors and staff infected with the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
US economy may be stalling out as viral outbreak worsens
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Another 1.3 million workers sought unemployment last week, according to the Department of Labor.
Half of Americans saw their income fall during coronavirus pandemic
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
Of the respondents whose income dropped, just 17 percent said it's returned to normal.
The cost of COVID-19: Amid illness, Americans face heavy financial burden in testing and treatment
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
Uncertain health care prices add to the growing anxiety Americans face seeking care in the coronavirus pandemic.
North Texas father and son survive COVID-19 together
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
A North Texas father and son are back home recovering from a stay in the hospital after sharing a battle with COVID-19.
Study suggests fetal coronavirus infection is possible
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
Researchers from Italy said Thursday that they studied 31 women with COVID-19 who delivered babies in March and April. They found signs of the virus in several samples of umbilical cord blood, the placenta and, in one case, breast milk.
NIAID launches clinical vaccine trials for COVID-19 — here’s how to volunteer
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
NIAID aims to enroll thousands of volunteers in large-scale clinical trials intended to protect people from COVID-19.
‘Today is day 93’: People report experiencing COVID-19 symptoms that last for months
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Since the first reported cases of the novel coronavirus, several support groups have emerged on Facebook consisting of thousands of members calling themselves “long haul survivors,” reporting COVID-19 symptoms that they say have lasted for months.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Texas county warns of arrest for not isolating after COVID-19 diagnosis
“Appearing in public after testing ‘Positive’ EXCEPT to get medical care pursuant to CDC guidelines, can lead to your arrest,” Brooks County Attorney David T. Garcia wrote.
“Appearing in public after testing ‘Positive’ EXCEPT to get medical care pursuant to CDC guidelines, can lead to your arrest,” Brooks County Attorney David T. Garcia wrote.
Elective surgeries suspended in dozens more Texas counties to expand hospital capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in dozens more Texas counties.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Thursday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in dozens more Texas counties.
Coronavirus causes uncertainty for state lotteries
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
State lottery revenues do not make up a huge portion of a state budget. But because the monies are often directed to specific programs like education, environment or veterans programs, they can have an outsized impact when there are upticks or declines in sales.
Downtown Disney reopens to guests with new safety measures in place
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.
Downtown Disney businesses reopened Thursday, spurring some mixed emotions among employees.