VA respiratory therapist charged with stealing supplies for COVID-19 patients, selling them on eBay
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
A Department of Veterans Affairs respiratory therapist has been charged with stealing medical supplies used to treat patients with COVID-19 and selling them on eBay, according to a news release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
Surging US virus cases raise fear that progress is slipping
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Coronavirus cases in Florida surpassed 100,000 on Monday, part of an alarming surge across the South and West as states reopen for business and many Americans resist wearing masks or keeping their distance from others.
Nasal spray being tested to prevent and treat COVID-19
"Nasal sprays can be designed just to stay after you spray for about eight hours on the surface of the inside of your nose. I can imagine either a patient who's already infected or as a prophylaxis to spray, so that's the way we're designing it," states Dr. Quay.
"Nasal sprays can be designed just to stay after you spray for about eight hours on the surface of the inside of your nose. I can imagine either a patient who's already infected or as a prophylaxis to spray, so that's the way we're designing it," states Dr. Quay.
Carnival Cruise Line cancels all sailings until October amid coronavirus pandemic
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
"Please continue to take care of yourself and your loved ones," Carnival wrote. "Your health and safety are important to us whether you're are on land or on one of our ships."
Houston bar voluntarily closes after worker exposed to COVID-19
According to the owner of The Cottonmouth Club, while they closed out of precaution, other bars, restaurants, and salons are not taking the same safety measures.
According to the owner of The Cottonmouth Club, while they closed out of precaution, other bars, restaurants, and salons are not taking the same safety measures.
Harris Co. business owners prepare for mandatory mask order
Starting Monday, June 22, Harris County businesses must require anyone over the age of 10, employee or customer, to wear a mask or face covering, or ban them from entering.
Starting Monday, June 22, Harris County businesses must require anyone over the age of 10, employee or customer, to wear a mask or face covering, or ban them from entering.
Handlebar Houston alcohol permit suspended for violating state reopening orders
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission has suspended the alcohol permit held by Handlebar Houston. The suspension came after undercover agents from the state visited the Houston bar as part of Operation Safe Open.
The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission has suspended the alcohol permit held by Handlebar Houston. The suspension came after undercover agents from the state visited the Houston bar as part of Operation Safe Open.
Hundreds test positive for COVID-19 at Tyson Foods plant in Arkansas
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.
Tyson Foods is looking into reports that China’s customs agency has suspended poultry imports from a Tyson facility in the United States after coronavirus cases were confirmed among its employees.
A ‘second wave’ of COVID-19 cases? Not yet, experts say
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Scientists generally agree the nation is still in its first wave of coronavirus infections, albeit one that’s dipping in some parts of the country while rising in others.
Comedian DL Hughley COVID-19 positive after fainting onstage
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Comedian D.L. Hughley announced he tested positive for COVID-19 after collapsing onstage during a performance in Nashville, Tennessee.
Harris Co. mandatory mask order goes into effect Jun. 22
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has signed an order that mandates all businesses must require the wearing of protective masks by customers and employees.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has signed an order that mandates all businesses must require the wearing of protective masks by customers and employees.
Trump says he told staff to 'slow down' coronavirus testing
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
Harris Co. mandatory mask order goes into effect Jun. 22
FOX Legal Contributor Chris Tritico reveals whether mandatory mask orders violate your rights.
FOX Legal Contributor Chris Tritico reveals whether mandatory mask orders violate your rights.
RV sales are soaring, as people look for safe ways to travel
Travelers, who are anxious to get away, are turning to RV's and sales are soaring.
Travelers, who are anxious to get away, are turning to RV's and sales are soaring.
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Some worried COVID-19 testing in Houston area can't meet demand
Long lines for COVID-19 testing as patients wait for hours The number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the Houston area, keeping the demand for testing strong.
Long lines for COVID-19 testing as patients wait for hours The number of coronavirus COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the Houston area, keeping the demand for testing strong.
Houston Astros player tests positive for COVID-19
A Houston Astros player has tested positive for COVID-19. The team says the player has been working out at the Astros complex in West Palm Beach, FL.
A Houston Astros player has tested positive for COVID-19. The team says the player has been working out at the Astros complex in West Palm Beach, FL.
Public Application for the Harris County COVID-19 Relief Fund opens next week
Public application for Phase 2 of the $30 million Harris County relief fund opens next week. Eligible Harris County residents will be able to apply online or through a phone bank.
Public application for Phase 2 of the $30 million Harris County relief fund opens next week. Eligible Harris County residents will be able to apply online or through a phone bank.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone making COVID-19 masks ‘a political issue is an absolute moron’
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
“If we all wear masks, we will slow down the spread and can reopen safely,” the former California governor said.
Some worried Houston area does not have enough testing sites to meet demand
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker spoke with Houston area residents who struggled to find places to get tested for COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker spoke with Houston area residents who struggled to find places to get tested for COVID-19.