African Americans have slightly higher COVID-19 death rate than other races, ethnicities: Public Health
Los Angeles County health officials said that from their initial data, African-Americans are believed to have a slightly higher mortality rate than other races and ethnicities.
Los Angeles County health officials said that from their initial data, African-Americans are believed to have a slightly higher mortality rate than other races and ethnicities.
Mayo Clinic wants recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma to help those still battling the disease
The Mayo Clinic wants people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma so it can be used as a possible treatment for those still battling the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
The Mayo Clinic wants people who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their plasma so it can be used as a possible treatment for those still battling the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Sen. Schumer proposes $25,000 'heroes' pay for frontline workers
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for up to $25,000 “heroes” pay for frontline health care and service industry workers, as Congress pushes ahead with a new coronavirus crisis rescue package.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for up to $25,000 “heroes” pay for frontline health care and service industry workers, as Congress pushes ahead with a new coronavirus crisis rescue package.
Walgreens expands coronavirus drive-thru testing sites across 7 states
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
‘Dancing Chuck’, 97-year-old WWII veteran, busts a move to Justin Timberlake while in quarantine
This WWII veteran still showed off solid dancing moves during the pandemic.
This WWII veteran still showed off solid dancing moves during the pandemic.
More than two dozen Harris County Sheriff's Office employees positive for COVID-19
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Ed Gonzalez said 27 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and one was in critical condition.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Ed Gonzalez said 27 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and one was in critical condition.
MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus
Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.
Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Governor orders temporary closure of Texas state parks and historic sites
Historic sites and state parks will close to the public starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. They will reopen at the direction of the Governor.
Historic sites and state parks will close to the public starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. They will reopen at the direction of the Governor.
'Last resort' medical shelter being built at NRG complex
A medical shelter is being built at NRG Park.
A medical shelter is being built at NRG Park.
Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine
Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.
Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.
Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus
A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.
A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.
Recovering from COVID-19
A coronavirus survivor who lives in New York City talks about his recovery from the virus.
A coronavirus survivor who lives in New York City talks about his recovery from the virus.
Concerns rise about health and safety of essential workers
It took days, and additional medical bills, for one fast-food worker to get a COVID-19 test. The results came back positive sometime later, thankfully for the general public, he stayed home during the wait. Many others may not.
It took days, and additional medical bills, for one fast-food worker to get a COVID-19 test. The results came back positive sometime later, thankfully for the general public, he stayed home during the wait. Many others may not.
Clear Lake couple stuck on Coral Princess cruise ship
Over 270 passengers are still waiting to disembark the Coral Princess cruise ship after it docked in Miami over the weekend. At least 12 onboard tested positive for COVID-19, and so far three of them have passed away.
Over 270 passengers are still waiting to disembark the Coral Princess cruise ship after it docked in Miami over the weekend. At least 12 onboard tested positive for COVID-19, and so far three of them have passed away.
COVID-19 hitting greater Houston area nursing homes hard
LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.
LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.
Police searching for Carrollton 18-year-old who claims to be ‘willingly spreading’ COVID-19
UDPATE 4/7/20: Carrollton police arrest teen who claimed she was intentionally spreading COVID-19 coronavirus
UDPATE 4/7/20: Carrollton police arrest teen who claimed she was intentionally spreading COVID-19 coronavirus
Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.
Small business assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting small businesses across the country. Billions of dollars from the $2 trillion stimulus package are dedicated to small business loans. There is also more help available.
The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting small businesses across the country. Billions of dollars from the $2 trillion stimulus package are dedicated to small business loans. There is also more help available.
How to meditate through COVID-19 fears
Stress is at an all-time high as people are losing jobs and income, facing new dynamics at home and not knowing how they will pay bills. So one way to bring peace into your home in the time of worry: meditation. Mark Ram, a 30-year meditation instructor with Brahma Kumaris ? Texas, says he?s been getting a lot of calls with people looking for ways to find calm, so he decided to give free classes online teaching how to meditate. Live online 30-minute training sessions will be held beginning Thursday, April 9 for 12 days at 7 p.m. nightly at www.BKTexas.com/training.
Stress is at an all-time high as people are losing jobs and income, facing new dynamics at home and not knowing how they will pay bills. So one way to bring peace into your home in the time of worry: meditation. Mark Ram, a 30-year meditation instructor with Brahma Kumaris ? Texas, says he?s been getting a lot of calls with people looking for ways to find calm, so he decided to give free classes online teaching how to meditate. Live online 30-minute training sessions will be held beginning Thursday, April 9 for 12 days at 7 p.m. nightly at www.BKTexas.com/training.