Family of 90-year-old COVID-19 victim struggles with no goodbyes, contact

A 90-year-old woman who died of COVID-19 spent her final minutes alone due to being place on quarantine. Family members were told they were risking their lives by seeing her before she died.

Humble ISD teacher goes the extra mile to connect with students

This is Positively Houston and first-grade teacher Amber Navarro isn’t letting a small thing like a closed school stop her from connecting with her kids.

Galveston County issues stay-at-home order amid COVID-19 crisis

Galveston County plans to issue a stay-at-home order for residents. The new order doesn't close any businesses that weren't affected by Governor Abbott's public health disaster declaration.

Trump says he intends to reopen country in weeks, not months

President Donald Trump claimed, without evidence, that continued closures could result in more deaths than the coronavirus pandemic.

Three Houston police officers test positive for COVID-19

Three Houston police officers have tested positive for COVID-19. Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo says the officers were infected while they carried out their regular duties on the street.

Chambers County curfew goes into effect Tuesday until further notice

The order will go into effect on Tuesday, March 24 until further notice. Anyone who violates the order is subject to a $1,000 fine and/or 180 days in the Chambers County Jail.

Federal court action to combat COVID-19 fraud filed in Austin

The website, called coronavirusmedicalkit.com, offered free vaccine kits in exchange for a shipping charge of $4.95 to be paid by credit card.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo not ready for any stay-at-home orders
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and neighboring county judges, are working on the next steps for the community, which could include a stay-at-home order.

Healthcare industry works to slow spread of COVID-19 in Houston
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As the number of confirmed Coronavirus COVID-19 cases increases in the area, some people are worried about overcrowding medical facilities. To combat the issue, changes are already noticeable outside medical offices across the country.

Over 1.5 billion globally told to stay home to avoid spreading coronavirus

Warning that the outbreak continues to accelerate, the head of the World Health Organization called on countries to take strong, coordinated action.

TSU staffer tests positive for COVID-19

Texas Southern University says the staffer infected with COVID-19 is symptomatic and is currently being treated at a hospital.

Houston man continues to help the homeless during COVID-19 crisis

Closed churches and public buildings mean there are fewer places for the homeless to wash up, and with restaurants slowing down, there is also less surplus food being donated.

Avoiding a downward spiral with depression while social distancing 

Humans need connection and with the closing of bars, restaurants and social events that many attend daily, the absence of places to meet up and the freedom to share times with others is no longer acceptable. 

No shelter-in-place for Harris County ... yet

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she, along with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and neighboring county judges, are working on the next steps for the community, which could include a stay-at-home order.

Harris County opens 2 COVID-19 testing sites

Those with symptoms who wish to be tested must first complete the online screening at ReadyHarris.org to determine if testing is necessary at this time.