COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
Houston Mayor Turner announces cancellation of Texas GOP convention
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says Houston First sent a letter to the Republican Party of Texas cancelling the convention that was to be held in Houston next week.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner says Houston First sent a letter to the Republican Party of Texas cancelling the convention that was to be held in Houston next week.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
FDA warns labs about high risk of false positives from medical company’s COVID-19 test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results.
United Airlines sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
The furloughs would include 15,000 flight attendants, 11,000 customer service and gate agents, 5,500 maintenance workers and 2,250 pilots.
The furloughs would include 15,000 flight attendants, 11,000 customer service and gate agents, 5,500 maintenance workers and 2,250 pilots.
More than 3 million people have COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Harvard, MIT sue US government over new ICE rule for international students
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Harvard University and MIT are suing the Department of Homeland Security over a new ICE rule that makes international students leave the U.S. if they're enrolled at colleges that will be online in the fall because of coronavirus, the schools announced on Wednesday.
Hillary Clinton thinks she would handle coronavirus pandemic better than Trump, would beat him in November
Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.
Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.
Lysol Disinfectant Spray effective against COVID-19: EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Lysol's disinfectant spray to protect against COVID-19.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the use of Lysol's disinfectant spray to protect against COVID-19.
Biden wants US to produce more of its own pandemic supplies
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
Joe Biden is promising to shift production of medical equipment and other key pandemic-fighting products “back to U.S. soil,” creating jobs and bolstering a domestic supply chain he says has been exposed as inadequate and vulnerable by the coronavirus outbreak.
How one Houston hospital's ICU unit is treating COVID-19
We take a look at how one Houston hospital's ICU unit is treating COVID-19 patients and the tools doctors are using there.
We take a look at how one Houston hospital's ICU unit is treating COVID-19 patients and the tools doctors are using there.
Testing necessary to differentiate COVID-19 from other illnesses, say doctors
How to know if your symptoms are worthy of getting a COVID-19 test or if it's due to another illness.
How to know if your symptoms are worthy of getting a COVID-19 test or if it's due to another illness.
TEA's return to school guidelines met with negative response
TEA issues return to school guidelines, and the response by the Houston Federation of Teachers isn't positive.
TEA issues return to school guidelines, and the response by the Houston Federation of Teachers isn't positive.
Man yells ‘I feel threatened!’ after being confronted in Costco for not wearing a face mask
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
A video circulating on social media shows the moment a Costco customer apparently confronted another shopper in Florida for not wearing a facial covering. The conflict escalated when the man who was confronted began screaming, "I feel threatened,” at the customer who confronted him.
Texas partnership plans to use drones for disinfecting large public venues
A company says its drones can likely disinfect a 15.000 seat stadium in under an hour.
A company says its drones can likely disinfect a 15.000 seat stadium in under an hour.
Houstonian shares tips after traveling to, working from Jamaica amid COVID-19 pandemic
One Houstonian traveled to Jamaica to get a safer, more exciting work-from-home experience, and now she has tips for others who are thinking of doing the same.
One Houstonian traveled to Jamaica to get a safer, more exciting work-from-home experience, and now she has tips for others who are thinking of doing the same.
Brazil's President Bolsonaro tests positive for COVID-19
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after taking a test.