Gilead says remdesivir proved effective against coronavirus in US study

A biotech company says its experimental drug has proved effective against the new coronavirus in a major U.S. government study that put it to a strict test.

Scores of veterans killed in 'horrific' coronavirus outbreak at Massachusetts elder care facility

The coronavirus has killed at least 80 veterans at an elder care facility in Massachusetts, in what's being described as the deadliest known outbreak at a long-term care facility in the U.S.

Restaurants prepare to reopen under new rules on May 1

Phase 1 of reopening Texas has restaurants opening their dining rooms at 25 percent capacity starting Friday, May 1.

Melissa Wilson talks with Dr. Umair Shah about reopening of Texas
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Harris County Public Health Director Dr. Umair Shah talks about the reopening of Texas and what lies ahead for Harris County as we continue to battle the coronavirus COVID 19

SNAP benefits expanded for online grocery store orders

Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, will be able to shop for groceries online during the coronavirus pandemic.

Truckers feeling pressure from coronavirus slowdown

While the trucking industry was an early hero of the coronavirus slowdown, the faltering economy is putting more and more drivers in a financial bind

Gov. Abbott tells FOX 26 he will issue clarification after Montgomery Co. says order is "unclear" and "vague"

Hours after Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said Texas Gov. Abbott's new executive order to reopen the state was "unclear", "vague", and "inconsistent", the governor spoke with FOX 26 about providing new clarification.

Help for Houstonians struggling to pay rent during pandemic

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is proposing a rent relief program for Houstonians who are struggling to keep a roof over their heads.

Lawsuit: US citizens with immigrant spouses should get help

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund has sued the federal government over its denial of coronavirus relief payments to U.S. citizens who are married to immigrants without social security numbers.

'We're not all going to survive this': Economic impact from COVID-19 forces salon owner to close

A salon owner in Champlin, Minnesota is feeling the fallout from the coronavirus first hand. After weeks of no customers, she's been forced to do something she never dreamed of: close her doors.

Trump orders meat processing plants to remain open

The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure to keep production plants open, according to the Associated Press.

Creating family fun to cure COVID-19 cabin fever

It's not just the families with little children looking for something to do during the quarantine. The Harris family, Mom, Dad, and two home-from-college brothers keep their spirits up by making up and playing family games.

FOX 26 Exclusive- inside the Texas City Nursing Home
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At one point this past month 56 residents and 33 staff members at The Resort, a Texas City nursing home, had tested positive for COVID19. Dr. Robin Armstrong began administering hydroxychloroquine and monitoring the patients for side effects. Randy Wallace has the exclusive on what happened next.

North east Houston family encourages creative games
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It's not just the families with little children looking for something to do during the quarantine. The Harris family, Mom Dad and 2 home-from-college brothers keep their spirits up by making up and playing family games. Damali Keith explains how game night is really off the board.