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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Missouri City community drops 'plantation' from name

One of Houston’s most upscale neighborhoods is dropping part of its name to become more inclusive. Sienna Plantation, a master-planned community in Missouri City will now officially be known as just Sienna.

Houston nightclubs defy governor's orders, stay open
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FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives you a look at video from Spire, a Houston nightclub, recorded this weekend after the governor shut down bars and nightclubs.

Coronavirus deaths top 500K globally, more than 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins

The milestone comes at a time when new confirmed cases are surging in different parts of the world, causing some government leaders to question their decisions to reopen.

Harris County struggles to keep a lid on COVID-19 infection rate
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FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff gives a look at how Harris County is dealing with the latest increase in COVID-19 infections.

Rearranging hospitals in the Texas Medical Center now that ICUs are 100% full

CEO's from four of the Houston's largest hospital systems joined forces to reassure the public that the Texas Medical Center still has plenty of room to treat patients.

Florida suspending any alcohol consumption at bars statewide due to rise in COVID-19 cases

The news came minutes after Florida reported nearly 9,000 new coronavirus cases, a new record for daily increases. Officials have said the number of cases is surging among young adults, which could endanger those who are most vulnerable to the virus.

Houston Bar owner reacts to bar shutdown order
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Bars across the state of Texas are shutting down after Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered bars to shut down.