Houston Methodist CEO reacts following Texas Governor's order to postpone elective surgeries
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.
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.
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.
US sent $1.4 billion in coronavirus relief payments to dead people
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
While the IRS has asked survivors to return the money, it's not clear they have to.
Spring ISD postpones all athletic, performing visual arts camps due to COVID-19
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
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.
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.
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.
Two Wells Fargo employees at Houston-area branches test positive for COVID-19
One employee at 8607 Westheimer Road branch in Houston and an employee at 8401 Broadway Street in Pearland tested positive for COVID-19.
One employee at 8607 Westheimer Road branch in Houston and an employee at 8401 Broadway Street in Pearland tested positive for COVID-19.
METRO riders, employees required to wear face coverings
Face coverings are required in METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers. Exceptions are made when impracticable due to a medical condition.
Face coverings are required in METRO vehicles, facilities and transit centers. Exceptions are made when impracticable due to a medical condition.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
Red Cross offering free COVID-19 antibody testing on blood, platelet and plasma donations
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
The American Red Cross noted that there was an “urgent need for blood and platelets.”
More than $20K raised for Starbucks employee who refused to serve customer not wearing a mask
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
The customer posted a photo of the barista on Facebook complaining that she wasn’t served because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Trump administration retiring 13 federally operated COVID-19 testing sites amid sharp rise in cases
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
The Trump administration has announced that it is currently “transitioning” the last remaining federally operated coronavirus testing sites, of which there are 13 located in five states, to be re-established within local pharmacies.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Gov. Abbott announces temporary pause on further phases to reopen Texas
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Governor Greg Abbott announced a temporary pause on any further phases to reopen Texas as the state responded to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
DC man runs 218 miles to virus-stricken ‘Nana’s’ nursing home
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
Endurance athlete Corey Cappelloni once ran six days through the Sahara Desert in what’s considered the most grueling foot race on Earth. But a 218-mile run to grandma after she was sickened with COVID-19 turned out to be the longest, toughest and most rewarding of his life.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order suspending electives surgeries in 4 Texas counties
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
The governor’s order suspends elective surgeries at hospitals in Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
Chuck E Cheese files for bankruptcy as coronavirus shutdowns continue
Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection
Chuck E Cheese, the restaurant chain that became a Mecca for children and a crucible for many of their parents, is filing for bankruptcy protection
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Houston leaders hope federal funds will continue to flow to testing sites
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel has the latest on concerns from city hall on COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Natasha Geigel has the latest on concerns from city hall on COVID-19.