Study suggests link between Vitamin D and severity of COVID-19 symptoms

According to many doctors, questions still remain between Vitamin D and COVID-19 death rates despite a recent study that finds a correlation.

Twitter to label disputed COVID-19 tweets

Twitter announced Monday it will start alerting users when a tweet makes disputed or misleading claims about the coronavirus.

Urine and feces being left behind in NJ parks

The head of the state police reported an "inordinate amount" of urine and feces was being left behind in bottles in state parks.

Abbott directs all nursing home residents, staff to be tested for COVID-19

The directive comes after the White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all nursing home residents and staff be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.

White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents

The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.

Are your relationships suffering from pandemic fatigue?

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says the cure for pandemic fatigue is to create moments of calm, even when they are harder to find. She shares tips for helping you prevent pandemic fatigue.

FedEx driver surprises 6-year-old girl with cupcakes on quarantine birthday

A kindhearted FedEx driver in Indiana left a little something special when he spontaneously dropped off cupcakes for a little girl’s sixth birthday, after bringing a package to the family’s home and realizing that the coronavirus crisis likely dampened the youngster’s celebrations.

Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally

New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.

Contact tracers needed in Harris County in the fight against COVID-19

A group of epidemiologists with Harris County Public Health plays one of the most important roles in monitoring COVID-19 cases in our community. These "disease detectives" use an important tool called contact tracing.

WWII Marine vet, 99, beats COVID-19: 'I've gone through hell more than once and this came almost as close'

A 99-year-old Marine veteran earned a new medal this week -- to go along with the two Purple Hearts he was given for his actions during World War II -- after winning a long and tough battle against the coronavirus.

Waiting for coronavirus stimulus check? Direct deposit information is due Wednesday, IRS says

If you're among the millions of Americans still waiting for the coronavirus stimulus payment to land in your bank account, time is running out to provide the IRS with your necessary direct deposit information.

Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls

Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.

Families drive by retirement community to with loved ones a happy Mother’s Day

Equipped with elaborate banners, balloons, and party streamers, roughly 80 vehicles met at a nearby parking lot to sort out their sneaky logistics. Then, one by one, the group drove by The Delaney at South Shore in League City for a surprise Mother's Day's Parade this weekend.

Two TDCJ correctional officers die of COVID-19

The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed two correctional officers died of COVID-19, increasing the number of TDCJ employee COVID-19 deaths to seven.

METRO bus operator tests positive for COVID-19

METRO confirmed a new COVID-19 case in one of its drivers, bringing the total number of employee cases to 17. Seven of those employees never had contact with the public.