NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Elective surgeries suspended in 4 more Texas counties
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Tuesday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in four more Texas counties.
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation Tuesday suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in four more Texas counties.
EU reopens its borders to 14 countries but not to US tourists
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
The European Union announced Tuesday that it will reopen its borders to travelers from 14 countries, but most Americans have been refused entry for at least another two weeks due to soaring coronavirus infections in the U.S.
How risky is flying during the coronavirus pandemic?
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Flying can increase your risk of exposure to infection, but airlines are taking precautions and you can too.
Houston firefighters stretched thin as businesses, patrons disregard Gov. Abbott's COVID-19 orders
In the fourth month battling the pandemic, the HFD chief says there has been a 30% increase in calls. Meanwhile, 25% of his firefighters are in quarantine due to possible exposure to someone infected with COVID-19.
In the fourth month battling the pandemic, the HFD chief says there has been a 30% increase in calls. Meanwhile, 25% of his firefighters are in quarantine due to possible exposure to someone infected with COVID-19.
More than 200 Planet Fitness gym-goers asked to quarantine after 1 tests positive for COVID-19
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Members who visited the Planet Fitness location in Morgantown, West Virginia are being asked to quarantine for at least two weeks.
Community college enrollment appears to increase amid pandemic
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community college enrollment is going up as students prefer to begin or continue learning at a distance due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Houston-area business owners react to Abbott's order closing bars
Local bar owners are upset by Gov. Abbott's order to close bars, so they are suing for the right to remain open.
Local bar owners are upset by Gov. Abbott's order to close bars, so they are suing for the right to remain open.
Three Houston businesses placed on Mayor Turner's "wall of shame" for not following COVID-19 guidelines
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called out three businesses that are on his Wall of Shame for not following COVID-19 guidelines placed forth by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner called out three businesses that are on his Wall of Shame for not following COVID-19 guidelines placed forth by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
Johns Hopkins University immunology specialist debunks common face mask myths
Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.
Are masks safe to wear while exercising? What happens when your mask gets wet from sweat? Should babies wear a mask? Immunology Specialist Dr. Andrew Pekosz with Johns Hopkins University answered some common questions about face coverings and debunked some myths during his appearance on Good Day LA Monday.
TABC suspends seven bars, two in southeast Texas, for not complying with Abbott's order to close bars
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
TABC says agents visited nearly 1,500 Texas businesses this past weekend to verify that they were complying with the order. 59 were found to be operating in violation of the order; 52 of those agreed to immediately close.
Texas Starbucks barista attacked after asking customer to wear mask
The man was charged with assault and trespassing, police said.
The man was charged with assault and trespassing, police said.
AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.
COVID-19 infection triggers growth of arm-like tentacles in cells, microscope images show
New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells.
New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells.
Coronavirus treatment Remdesivir to cost $3,120 for US patients with private insurance
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced its pricing for the coronavirus drug Remdesivir, stating it will charge hospitals $3,120 for a patient in the U.S. with private insurance.
15 NHL players test positive for COVID-19 after returning for league training
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The NHL season had previously been suspended in March due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
University of Texas at Austin outlines fall semester reopening plan
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The plan is titled "Protect Texas Together" and officials say it was built with flexibility in mind for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Amazon, Lowe’s give 'thank you' bonuses to front-line US employees as coronavirus cases surge
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
The bonuses to employees come as the U.S. is seeing about 40,000 new confirmed cases per day.
EU finalizing coronavirus 'safe list,' US unlikely to make the cut
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
EU envoys in Brussels worked over the weekend to narrow down the exact criteria for countries to be included, mostly centered on their ability to manage the spread of the disease. Importantly, the countries are also expected to drop any travel restrictions they have imposed on European citizens.
4 priests test positive for COVID-19 at retirement residence
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, which operates the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Retirement Residence, says four priests have tested positive for COVID-19.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, which operates the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Retirement Residence, says four priests have tested positive for COVID-19.