Data: Congress created coronavirus aid, then reaped the benefits
Among businesses that received money was a California hotel partially owned by the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as a shipping business started by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s family. Chao is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Among businesses that received money was a California hotel partially owned by the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, as well as a shipping business started by Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s family. Chao is married to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Texas passes 10,000 confirmed new virus cases in single day on Tuesday, Houston reports 1,000+
On the same day that Houston added more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases, Texas surpassed 10,000 new cases in a single day.
On the same day that Houston added more than 1,000 new coronavirus cases, Texas surpassed 10,000 new cases in a single day.
Coronavirus expert says Americans will be wearing masks for 'several years'
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
Health experts won’t ask Americans to take off their masks any time soon.
WHO acknowledges 'emerging evidence' that coronavirus can spread through the air
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.
The World Health Organization has long maintained that COVID-19 is spread via larger respiratory droplets, most often when people cough or sneeze, that fall to the ground.
14 Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants test positive for COVID-19
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Hawaiian, along with other airlines, has implemented multiple safety measures on flights in an attempt to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
TEA says students should be able to return for 2020-21 school year
The Texas Education Agency announced guidelines for students to return to school, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.
The Texas Education Agency announced guidelines for students to return to school, whether they choose to learn in a safe on-campus environment or remotely.
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Texas GOP to proceed with in-person convention as Houston mayor asks for virtual event
In a letter, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Health Authority Dr. David Persee asked the Republican Party of Texas to reconsider holding an in-person convention in Houston next week amid increasing COVID-19 cases.
In a letter, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Public Health Authority Dr. David Persee asked the Republican Party of Texas to reconsider holding an in-person convention in Houston next week amid increasing COVID-19 cases.
University of Texas says staff member has died from COVID-19
In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.
In a letter posted online, Interim President Jay Hartzell confirmed the news of "the COVID-19-related death of one of our custodial services team members" and says that it's the university's first death related to the coronavirus.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
‘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.