'This is ridiculous': Long line snakes outside Australia Costco amid panic-buying

 A long queue of customers pushing trolleys snaked around the entrance to a Costco outlet in Melbourne on March 8 as many supermarkets in Australia were left with shortages of toilet paper and other items due to coronavirus-related panic buying.

Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world

The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.

Cruises ship out of Galveston despite COVID-19 fears

Vice President Mike Pence held a press conference over the weekend warning travelers to think twice before traveling, especially if they have underlying health conditions.

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Rice University has shut down classes this week and a new coronavirus case has been reported in Harris County.

Coronavirus fears not stopping Rodeo fans
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Online petitions are calling for the cancellation of rodeo events. One started by Houston Animal Activism states its purpose is to protect public health.

Cruise ships out of Galveston head to Caribbean despite COVID-19 fears
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While the U.S. State Department issued a warning for cruise travelers on Sunday, two cruise ships left Galveston on bound for the Caribbean.

Sen. Ted Cruz self-quarantines after shaking hands with person infected with COVID-19

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz has decided to self-quarantine after he says he shook hands with a person infected with COVID-19 about 10 days ago at a political conference.

Houston city officials address how firefighters are being protected from COVID-19

On Saturday, while Houston remembered 75 fallen firefighters in a memorial ceremony, city officials also addressed what is being done to keep current firefighters and EMTs safe from coronavirus.

Person tested positive for coronavirus attended mass at Houston church
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Harris County Public Health has confirmed that an individual who tested positive for the coronavirus?attended Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

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In Washington State, more than two dozen fire fighters are in quarantine after being exposed to the COVID-19 while responding to calls.

Memorial Hermann quarantines employees after contact with positive COVID-19 patients

Memorial Hermann asked 11 healthcare workers who were in direct contact with one of the confirmed patients to self-quarantine for 14 days, as recommended by the CDC.

Houston Astros implement new autograph rules in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Personal contact, such as handshakes, as well as the exchanging of items, will be prohibited for the time being. Fans will be able to obtain pre-signed items before and during the game. 

Person tested positive for coronavirus attended mass at Houston church

The individual who tested positive for coronavirus received ashes and had communion in the hand but did not receive communion from the cup.

COVID-19: 8 cases in Houstono area
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A man in Harris County and man in Stafford have both been hospitalized with coronavirus.

University students not skipping spring break plans

We spoke with students on campus at the University of Houston about their travel plans, and if the threat of COVID-19 forced them to cancel. Many planned on staying local, while others said they wouldn’t dream of canceling their plans.

Houstonians pay close attention to COVID-19

We’re told that dozens of people are in self-quarantine in Harris County after making contact with those with positive COVID-19 test results.