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.

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.

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.

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.

Police reform battle moves to Houston City Council Committee
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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.

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.

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.

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.

Houston Methodist CEO reacts following Texas Governor's order to postpone elective surgeries
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Governor Greg Abbott ordered elective surgeries be suspended at hospitals in Harris County as well as three other Texas counties. Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom reacts to the announcement.

Pearland signs order requiring face coverings in businesses

The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.

Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays

As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.

Another 1.48 million laid-off workers seek US jobless aid

The number of laid-off workers who applied for unemployment benefits fell to 1.48 million last week, the 12th straight drop and a sign that layoffs are slowing but are still at a painfully high level.