Pregnant woman dies of COVID-19, doctors manage to save baby
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
A pregnant woman from Baton Rouge passed away Thursday due to complications from COVID-19, but doctors at Woman’s Hospital successfully delivered her baby,
Biden says he would use federal power to require Americans to wear masks in public
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
'I would insist that everybody in public be wearing that mask,' he said.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
Federal support for Texas community-based COVID-19 testing sites extended
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
“Stay Home”: Harris Co. at Level 1 Severe on COVID-19 Threat Level System
Harris County is now at Level 1 "Stay Home" on the COVID-19 Threat Level System.
Harris County is now at Level 1 "Stay Home" on the COVID-19 Threat Level System.
The week in numbers: 3 new symptoms and $1.4 billion of COVID-19 relief funds sent to dead people
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.
Billions of dollars in coronavirus aid were sent to deceased individuals and millions of Americans are believed to have been infected at some point.
Gov. Abbott orders Texas bars to close, restaurants to scale back to 50% capacity
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order placing new limitations on bars, restaurants, tubing businesses and outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increase.
Coronavirus more likely to hospitalize or kill people with these 5 underlying conditions
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
As the coronavirus resurges in hotspots across the United States, health officials are doing everything they can to safeguard Americans who are most at risk of the disease.
Houston business owner temporarily ends dine-in service amid COVID-19 concerns
Drinking in Paradise has been temporarily called off for Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar in the Heights. Owner Russell Thoede said he decided to scale back to cocktails-to-go only after reopening for in-person seating for just eight days.
Drinking in Paradise has been temporarily called off for Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar in the Heights. Owner Russell Thoede said he decided to scale back to cocktails-to-go only after reopening for in-person seating for just eight days.
New COVID-19 model predicts dramatic increase in cases in Harris Co.
Researcher at PolicyLab from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia released the new model this week. According to PolicyLab researchers, Harris County will increase from roughly 1,000 new COVID-19 test results per day currently, to more than 4,000 new cases per day by mid-July.
Researcher at PolicyLab from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia released the new model this week. According to PolicyLab researchers, Harris County will increase from roughly 1,000 new COVID-19 test results per day currently, to more than 4,000 new cases per day by mid-July.
Families take to fireworks stands to make their own Independence Day celebration
More families are hitting the fireworks stands to create their own entertainment as area-wide fireworks shows are being canceled due to COVID-19.
More families are hitting the fireworks stands to create their own entertainment as area-wide fireworks shows are being canceled due to COVID-19.
Businesses closing down voluntarily due to COVID-19 concerns
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
New model predicts thousands of COVID-19 cases daily in Houston area
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Will Americans get a second coronavirus stimulus check? Your top questions answered
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
President Trump signaled this week that he supports sending a second round of direct cash payments to Americans still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic lockdown.
Police reform battle moves to Houston City Council Committee
More than 60,000 people marched in Downtown Houston demanding justice for George Floyd drastic, immediate reform of local police. Over 20 days later, the Houston City Council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee continue to listen to hundreds of voices demanding reform.
More than 60,000 people marched in Downtown Houston demanding justice for George Floyd drastic, immediate reform of local police. Over 20 days later, the Houston City Council's Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee continue to listen to hundreds of voices demanding reform.
California governor declares budget emergency during COVID-19 crisis
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Coronavirus and the shelter-in-place orders that followed has triggered a $54.3 billion state budget deficit.
Mask mandate extended through end of September in city of Galveston
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Texas Medical Center CEO's react to suspension of elective surgeries
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
New emergency rules enacted for child day care providers
The emergency rules require child daycare centers to operate in accordance with the Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open released by the Centers of Disease Control in addition to other requirements.
The emergency rules require child daycare centers to operate in accordance with the Guidance for Child Care Programs that Remain Open released by the Centers of Disease Control in addition to other requirements.