With hospitals pushed to capacity, health leaders urge holiday caution
The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.
The steady surge of new COVID-19 hospitalizations has pushed Harris County’s indigent health care safety net to the very brink of busting.
One on One: Gov. Abbott speaks about mandatory mask order
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks with Governor Abbott hours after he issued an order requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
FOX 26 Anchor Jonathan Martin speaks with Governor Abbott hours after he issued an order requiring citizens to wear masks in public.
Scammers prey on the vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives you a look at the wide array of scams that use the fear of COVID-19 to steal from others.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan gives you a look at the wide array of scams that use the fear of COVID-19 to steal from others.
City of Galveston prepares for 4th of July beach closures
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
The City of Galveston announced its beaches will be closed the weekend of the 4th of July in order to prevent COVID-19 infection rates from skyrocketing.
Houston-area health officials warn supply of available hospital beds dwindling
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with health officials from around the area before the 4th of July weekend.
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with health officials from around the area before the 4th of July weekend.
Confirmed coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 states
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
The U.S. recorded 50,700 new cases, according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University.The number of confirmed coronavirus cases per day in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high on Thursday.
Twitter says it will add an edit button to tweets when ‘everyone wears a mask’
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Twitter users have long asked for the ability to edit their tweets, and now the company has offered to provide one — but there are strings attached.
Disney College Program remains suspended amid coronavirus pandemic
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
The popular Disney College Program remains suspended until further notice, the company announced to its prospective participants on Thursday.
Amid coronavirus spikes, COVID-19 testing demand is outpacing capacity, major test providers warn
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
The demand for coronavirus testing in the U.S. once again is beginning to outpace the supply.
US records more than 50,000 COVID-19 cases in 1 day, a new record
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
The troubling milestone was reported by the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center.
Gym safety during the COVID-19 pandemic
With a spike in COVID-19 cases, we spoke with an infectious disease epidemiologist about the precautions you should take while working out at the gym.
With a spike in COVID-19 cases, we spoke with an infectious disease epidemiologist about the precautions you should take while working out at the gym.
10 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Houston Forensic Science Center
The Houston Forensic Science Center says they will contract with a private laboratory to do weekly COVID-19 testing for staff members after 10 employees tested positive.
The Houston Forensic Science Center says they will contract with a private laboratory to do weekly COVID-19 testing for staff members after 10 employees tested positive.
Alabama students throwing dangerous 'COVID parties,' Tuscaloosa city councilor warns
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
College students in Alabama who contracted the coronavirus have been attending COVID-19 parties over the past few weeks as part of a game to intentionally infect others, according to a city council member.
Texas couple married 53 years dies minutes apart while holding hands
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
An elderly couple in Texas reportedly died last week only 50 minutes apart from one other, while holding hands at a Fort Worth hospital, as each of them succumbed to complications from the novel coronavirus.
President Trump supports new round of direct coronavirus payments
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
President Trump also said he wants payments larger than the $1,200 the government sent to most individuals earlier this year.
HHS program distributing face masks to Americans runs out, is ‘no longer accepting new requests’
An initiative by the federal government aimed at distributing reusable cotton face masks to various organizations, groups and businesses in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus has run out of its supply amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in many areas across the U.S.
An initiative by the federal government aimed at distributing reusable cotton face masks to various organizations, groups and businesses in an attempt to slow the spread of the coronavirus has run out of its supply amid a spike in COVID-19 cases in many areas across the U.S.
US sets new record for coronavirus cases in single day, according to Johns Hopkins Tally
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
The U.S. has set a new record for confirmed COVID-19 cases reported in a single day as new coronavirus infections surge across the country amid hasty reopenings in many states. 44,766 new cases were logged by Johns Hopkins’ Coronavirus Resource Center on July 1, surpassing previous record days in June and April.
Color-coded interactive map illustrates COVID-19 risk level by county in US
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
A new COVID Risk Level map was introduced to the public to help communities better understand the level of risk when it comes to the spread of COVID-19 in their particular county or state.
Still waiting for your stimulus check? Here's how to track it
Some of you have reached out to us, frustrated you still haven't received your stimulus check after months of waiting. A House Committee estimated some 30 million people were still waiting for stimulus checks in June.
Some of you have reached out to us, frustrated you still haven't received your stimulus check after months of waiting. A House Committee estimated some 30 million people were still waiting for stimulus checks in June.
Royal Caribbean announces cancelation of cruises through mid-September
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.
Royal Caribbean said that they hope to resume operations on September 16.