‘Let science guide us’: Former government officials call for science-based approach to coronavirus pandemic
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
The statement was signed by 57 officials from the Trump, Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
Houston Fire Dept. 'severely understaffed' for busy July Fourth weekend
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
The Houston Fire Department reports it is suffering staff shortages thanks to Prop B and COVID-19. The department is worried about coverage over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
How risky is dining out during the COVID-19 pandemic?
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
There is some risk, but health officials say you can take precautions to minimize your exposure to the virus.
Health experts discuss testing reliability and virus mutation
As the coronavirus COVID-19 mutates and becomes more infectious, concerns grow over testing reliability.
As the coronavirus COVID-19 mutates and becomes more infectious, concerns grow over testing reliability.
Inside a Houston hospital's COVID-19 unit as numbers surge
In this FOX 26 special report, we take a look inside a Houston hospital's COVID-19 unit.
In this FOX 26 special report, we take a look inside a Houston hospital's COVID-19 unit.
Houston company selected for COVID-19 vaccine trials, volunteers wanted
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.
TCDD says participants in the study, which starts in a couple of weeks, will not be injected with the actual virus.
‘Our normal selves in abnormal times’: Company debuts clear ‘smart’ mask
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
One company is looking to give back people’s expressive identities without compromising health with a clear “smart” mask.
Brazil’s Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro says he will be tested for COVID-19 after having an X-ray of his lungs on Monday.
Latino, Black neighborhoods struggle with test disparities
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
A Latino cook whose co-worker got COVID-19 waited in his truck for a free swab at a rare testing event in a low-income neighborhood in Phoenix. A Hispanic tile installer queued up after two weeks of self-isolation while his father battled the coronavirus in intensive care. He didn't know his dad would die days later.
Small business aid went beyond hard-hit companies, data show
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
The government handed out $521 billion through the paycheck protection program, a crucial piece of the government's $2 trillion rescue package.
ICE: International exchange students taking all online courses due to COVID-19 can’t remain in US
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
Students who are participating in the SEVP but are taking a full course load of only online classes, will no longer be permitted to remain within in the United States, according to ICE.
TWC trying to recoup $32 million in fraudulent, incorrect unemployment applications
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
Criminals are taking personal information from employed people and claiming unemployment benefits on their behalf.
Coronavirus-delayed federal tax deadline is fast-approaching July 15
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
The delayed tax filing deadline is just around the corner on July 15.
Houston-area hospitals adding ICU beds, staff as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, hospitals in southeast Texas are working on expanding their intensive care units.
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, hospitals in southeast Texas are working on expanding their intensive care units.
Kanye West’s Yeezy apparel company received between $2 million and $5 million in COVID-19 PPP funds
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
Data for Paycheck Protection Program beneficiaries was released to the public by the Small Business Administration on July 6.
'COVID-19 is not behind us': Doctors, nurses groups urge Americans to wear masks in open letter
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
The groups called on Americans to "resist confusing re-opening with returning to normalcy."
US has 4% of the world’s population, but more than 25% of global coronavirus cases
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
The United States, which is home to approximately 4% of the world’s population, currently contains more than 25% of all the world’s coronavirus cases — a staggering disparity that health experts are warning could soon overwhelm the capacity of the U.S. health care system.
Some US pools remained open and packed for July Fourth while others closed due to high COVID-19 cases
People still jumped into pools this weekend even as confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continued to climb in nearly 40 states.
People still jumped into pools this weekend even as confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus continued to climb in nearly 40 states.
Nearly 240 scientists urge WHO to acknowledge coronavirus can spread in air
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
The letter was endorsed by 239 scientists from a variety of fields. It stated that the issue of whether or not COVID-19 was airborne was of “heightened significance” as many countries stop restrictive lockdown measures.
Outrage after California bans singing in churches amid coronavirus pandemic
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.
Faith leaders are speaking out after California Gov. Gavin Newsom banned singing and chanting in houses of worship last week due to a surge in coronavirus cases following weeks of protests.