Domestic workers face serious risks to health, finances due to COVID-19
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
For many domestic workers, who earn about $12 an hour on average, the decision to work during the coronavirus pandemic often isn’t much of a decision at all. Either they must keep working, or face untenable financial and housing conditions.
World reaches 400,000 virus deaths
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
The confirmed global death toll from the COVID-19 virus reached at least 400,000 fatalities on Sunday.
Harris Co. health officials worry protests could lead to spike in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Varon is in charge of the COVID-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in the Houston area. According to Dr. Varon, their hospital is already noticing an increased number of COVID-19 patients with more severe symptoms.
Dr. Varon is in charge of the COVID-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in the Houston area. According to Dr. Varon, their hospital is already noticing an increased number of COVID-19 patients with more severe symptoms.
Harris Co. health officials worry protests could lead to spike in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Varon is in charge of the COVID-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in the Houston area. According to Dr. Varon, their hospital is already noticing an increased number of COVID-19 patients with more severe symptoms.
Dr. Varon is in charge of the COVID-19 unit at United Memorial Medical Center in the Houston area. According to Dr. Varon, their hospital is already noticing an increased number of COVID-19 patients with more severe symptoms.
Citing jobs, Trump claims victory over virus, econ collapse
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
The unemployment rate dropped to a better-than-expected 13.3%, but that is still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression.
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue surging in Harris County and Texas
In Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo reports we've seen a statistically significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last week.
In Harris County, Judge Lina Hidalgo reports we've seen a statistically significant increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last week.
CDC director says protesters should 'highly consider' getting tested for coronavirus
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
CDC Director Robert Redfield warned the large demonstrations could be a "seeding event" for more coronavirus outbreaks.
Local researcher shares encouraging thoughts about COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Peter Hotez, the Dean from the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, has been leading the charge of local research on a coronavirus vaccine.
Dr. Peter Hotez, the Dean from the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, has been leading the charge of local research on a coronavirus vaccine.
Universal Orlando to reopen on Friday with new safety protocols like virtual queues and distancing on rides
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Several new safety measures will be in place when Universal Orlando reopens to the public on Friday. This will include virtual queues instead of lines and just a few people on rides at a time to assure social distancing.
Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended during COVID-19 pandemic
More than 900,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by June 12.
More than 900,000 SNAP households will see the additional amount on their Lone Star Card by June 12.
Las Vegas reopens from historic coronavirus casino closure
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
Hotel-casinos in suburban Las Vegas were the first to open at 12:01 a.m., to be followed later in the morning by a restart of the iconic Bellagio fountain and reopenings of several resorts on the Las Vegas Strip.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
1.9 million seek jobless aid even as reopenings slow layoffs
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
Nearly 1.9 million people applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week, evidence that many employers are still cutting jobs even as the gradual reopening of businesses has slowed the pace of layoffs.
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
The plan, once approved, would have 13 Western Conference teams and nine Eastern Conference teams going to Disney, and the cutoff being that teams must be within six games of a playoff spot at this point. Playoffs would start in August, and the NBA Finals will likely stretch into October, the person said.
Hospital staff in Spain wheels recovering coronavirus patients to the beach
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
Hospital del Mar in Barcelona said the beach trips are part of a program to humanize intensive care units.
HISD cancels 6 summer meal sites, Fresh Bus delivery Thursday due to COVID-19 case
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
According to Houston ISD, health authorities do not believe families participating in the curbside summer meals and Fresh Bus produce delivery programs were exposed.
Houston’s black community struggles with COVID-19, sting of George Floyd death
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with people working to help families hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and their spiritual leaders who are advocating for change.
FOX 26 Reporter Greg Groogan speaks with people working to help families hurt by the coronavirus pandemic and their spiritual leaders who are advocating for change.
George Floyd march was a ‘virus spreading event,’ health experts warn
Houston health officials say we’ll find out in the coming weeks whether the march helped lead to a second wave of coronavirus COVID-19.
Houston health officials say we’ll find out in the coming weeks whether the march helped lead to a second wave of coronavirus COVID-19.
Bars now at 50% capacity in Texas as part of Gov. Abbott's Phase 3 to Reopen Texas
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third phase of Texas' plan to safely reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak.
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the third phase of Texas' plan to safely reopen the economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak.