Spirit Airlines passenger removed from flight for not wearing mask
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
A Spirit Airlines passenger was removed from a flight from LaGuardia airport to Fort Lauderdale, Florida on Friday for refusing to wear a mask.
US holiday fuels worries about skyrocketing virus cases
Johns Hopkins on Sunday counted 45,300 new coronavirus infections reported Saturday in the U.S. after three days in which the daily count reached as high as 54,500 new cases.
Johns Hopkins on Sunday counted 45,300 new coronavirus infections reported Saturday in the U.S. after three days in which the daily count reached as high as 54,500 new cases.
Harris Co. Judge Hidalgo among Texas leaders asking for COVID-19 lockdown
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the top county official in the Houston area, said she's grateful for the mask mandate but that a stay-at-home order is needed.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the top county official in the Houston area, said she's grateful for the mask mandate but that a stay-at-home order is needed.
Google Maps features allow commuters to travel safely amid COVID-19 pandemic
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Google's map features allow commuters to travel safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
HPD Lake Patrol ensuring safety, social distance during Fourth of July weekend
Lake Houston is more popular than usual during the Fourth of July weekend as people look for outdoor options to celebrate the holiday during COVID-19.
Lake Houston is more popular than usual during the Fourth of July weekend as people look for outdoor options to celebrate the holiday during COVID-19.
South Bay teacher accused of coughing on 1-year-old loses job
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
KTVU has learned that a South Bay educator has been fired, after an alleged confrontation with a young child and his family at a yogurt shop.
What is ‘new mutation’? Fauci says it may speed the spread of coronavirus
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Dr. Fauci said Thursday that the coronavirus has mutated in a way that may replicate and spread more easily. Should the public be worried?
Fourth of July celebrations limited due to COVID-19
Bars are shut down, beaches are closed and now it’s mandatory to wear a mask outdoors when you're around other people.
Bars are shut down, beaches are closed and now it’s mandatory to wear a mask outdoors when you're around other people.
Galveston beaches empty this holiday weekend due to COVID-19 concerns
Beaches in Galveston, which are usually very busy on the Fourth of July weekend, are empty amid COVID-19 concerns.
Beaches in Galveston, which are usually very busy on the Fourth of July weekend, are empty amid COVID-19 concerns.
Study finds hydroxychloroquine treatment associated with lower mortality rate for COVID-19 patients
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Treatment with hydroxychloroquine cut the death rate significantly in sick patients hospitalized with COVID-19, according to a new study.
Assisted living home residents are looking for pen pals during a time of isolation amid pandemic
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Residents at Victorian Senior Care are looking for pen pals to communicate with during quarantine.
Jimmie Johnson 1st NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
The 44-year-old Johnson is the first driver in any NASCAR series to test positive and the news Friday evening cast a shadow over the historic NASCAR-IndyCar doubleheader races coming up Saturday and Sunday. There was no indication any races would be affected.
SNAP food benefit recipients qualify for many other discounts
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
If you're struggling to put food on the table, Texas Gov. Abbott announced the extension of Emergency SNAP benefits, which come with many other discounts.
More than 11 million people have COVID-19 across the world, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
The milestone comes at a time when COVID-19 case numbers are surging in different parts of the world.
UHCL International students earn virtual summer internships
Hundreds of international students are trapped in the US because of the pandemic. University of Houston Clear Lake with the help of global and local partners such as HCC are helping their students continue with their education experience.
Hundreds of international students are trapped in the US because of the pandemic. University of Houston Clear Lake with the help of global and local partners such as HCC are helping their students continue with their education experience.
'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Scammers prey on COVID-19 fears
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Cher Comier says two men posing as city water workers said they needed to clean her water for COVID-19. Having washed her hands wearing her jewelry, they convinced her to let them clean her Rolex watch and wedding rings. Then they ran with them, she said.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.