More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.

Trump says Thunderbirds, Blue Angels will do flyovers across country to honor medical workers

In the coronavirus task force briefing Wednesday, President Trump said that the U.S. Navy's Blue Angels and the Air Force's Thunderbirds would be doing flyovers of major American cities in honor of "American medical workers"

Inmates released from California jails because of coronavirus were rearrested for new crimes

Thousands of inmates have been released from county jails throughout California under an April 13 emergency order by the state Judicial Council cutting bail to zero for those charged with low-level offenses.

Houston-area companies join forces for 'First Responder Fridays'

Woodson's Local Tap & Kitchen teamed up with Boone's Restoration Technology. While the first responders pick-up their lunch outside, Boone's will professionally clean-out possible COVID-19 germs from their vehicles.

US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million

More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.

The virus known as COVID19 has mutated into 30 different strains
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Doctors and agencies are working around the world to create a COVID-19 vaccine, but a new study seems to show, the virus has mutated into 30 different strains. David Martin reports that means a single vaccine may not help immunize everyone.

COVID-19 leaves many struggling to sleep
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Fox Medical reporter Beth Galvin reveals some tips for getting better sleep during the coronavirus crisis

Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles

In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles. 

Harris County mandatory mask mandate draws criticism

FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee hears from politicians who believe the mandatory mask executive order in Harris County is extreme.

Che-Che the dog looking for new forever home after losing both owners to COVID-19

A New Jersey animal shelter is looking to find a new forever home for a 9-year-old poodle named Che-Che after both her owners passed away due to complications of COVID-19. 

Harris County mask mandate met with mixed reaction

“We want to make clear that this is not a recommendation. It’s a requirement, and so that’s why we had to make it enforceable by adding a fine,” said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.

Face coverings or masks required in public in Harris County

According to Judge Lina Hidalgo’s Office, she will announce the mandate at a press conference at 3 p.m. today, and the order will go into effect on April 27.

People in need of care are avoiding emergency rooms
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People in need of care are avoiding emergency rooms during the COVID19 crisis and some are paying with their lives