Texas has surpassed 2,000 hospitalized coronavirus patients for the first time
Abbott said the state is still trying to determine why the numbers are rising, mentioning the Memorial Day weekend as one potential culprit. Since the May holiday, hospitalizations in Texas have jumped 36%.
Abbott said the state is still trying to determine why the numbers are rising, mentioning the Memorial Day weekend as one potential culprit. Since the May holiday, hospitalizations in Texas have jumped 36%.
US employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
U.S. employers laid off 7.7 million workers in April _ a sign of just how deep the economic hole is after the closure of thousands of offices, restaurants, stores and schools during the pandemic.
MLS to restart its season with tournament starting July 8
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
Major League Soccer is set to resume its season with a tournament starting July 8 in Florida.
MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a critical need for Type O blood
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a dangerous drop in blood donations, and MD Anderson Cancer Center says it has a 'critical' need for Type O blood.
‘Broken Hearts Gallery,’ ‘Tenet’ among new flicks moviegoers can expect at movie theaters in July
“We have faith in a theatrical rebound, and we look forward to being there right out of the gate with our exhibition partners’ anticipated reemergence, as — and when — state-by-state safety guidelines are met,” said Josh Greenstein, Sony’s Motion Picture Group president.
“We have faith in a theatrical rebound, and we look forward to being there right out of the gate with our exhibition partners’ anticipated reemergence, as — and when — state-by-state safety guidelines are met,” said Josh Greenstein, Sony’s Motion Picture Group president.
VA says it lacks adequate medical gear for 2nd virus wave
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
The Veterans Affairs Department stated they would need a six-month supply in order to battle a potential second wave of the COVID-19 virus. They only have a 30-day supply.
Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Many COVID-19 patients spend months in rehabilitation
The virus doesn’t just affect the lungs in critically ill patients. Doctors say it can attack every organ, including the brain, muscles, and nerves.
The virus doesn’t just affect the lungs in critically ill patients. Doctors say it can attack every organ, including the brain, muscles, and nerves.
With recovery of last case, New Zealand has eradicated virus
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
New Zealand appears to have eradicated the coronavirus for now after health officials said the last known infected person has recovered.
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.