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.

Face masks make a political statement in era of coronavirus

The mask is increasingly a visual shorthand for the debate pitting those willing to follow health officials' guidance and cover their faces against those who feel it violates their freedom or buys into a threat they think is overblown.

No time like the present: End-of-life plans and the COVID-19 pandemic

Several estate attorneys, online legal service providers and life insurers say they’ve seen an uptick in interest since the coronavirus hit.

Owner of Ooh La La in Atascocita talks salon reopening
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FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with the owner of Ooh La La in Atascocita about how reopening is going.

Some Houston-area salons owners hold off on reopening

FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with some Houston-area salon owners who say they're not ready to reopen their doors.

Epidemiologists lay out 3 future scenarios for pandemic, warning COVID-19 crisis not over

Authorities around the world are beginning to ease their coronavirus lockdown restrictions despite warnings from medical experts and no concrete date as to when a vaccine will be available.