Governor Abbott, city leaders in San Antonio speak out after coronavirus patient mistakenly released
The CDC had mistakenly released a patient from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease whose test later came back positive for COVID-19.
The CDC had mistakenly released a patient from the Texas Center for Infectious Disease whose test later came back positive for COVID-19.
Coronavirus alert issued at Rice University now worrying students on campus
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Americans worried about coronavirus don't need to buy face masks, US surgeon general says
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
The U.S. Surgeon General pleaded with the public over the weekend to stop buying masks, stating that they won’t protect the wearer from catching the virus and it makes mask scarce for medical professionals who actually need them.
Concerns about coronavirus grow as SXSW approaches
The number of coronavirus cases around the world and the U.S continues to grow and while no one has tested positive for the virus here in Travis County there are increased concerns that it could all change especially as SXSW is about to begin.
The number of coronavirus cases around the world and the U.S continues to grow and while no one has tested positive for the virus here in Travis County there are increased concerns that it could all change especially as SXSW is about to begin.
NASA images show how China’s pollution has decreased during coronavirus outbreak
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
There have been “significant decreases in nitrogen dioxide over China,” reports NASA as quarantines remain in place within the country.
Rice University issues new coronavirus alert
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Second coronavirus death in U.S. confirmed in Washington
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
The first COVID-19 death was in Washington state on Saturday, marking the first such reported death in the United States.
CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.
HEB limiting how many sanitizers, wipes, customers can buy
At the top of their website, HEB says "To be fair to all customers, we are placing a limit of 4 on many hand sanitizers, wipes, and similar items."
At the top of their website, HEB says "To be fair to all customers, we are placing a limit of 4 on many hand sanitizers, wipes, and similar items."
No confirmed cases of coronavirus in Harris County, mayor says
The mayor made the announcement in response to many claims on social media that coronavirus had made its way to Houston.
The mayor made the announcement in response to many claims on social media that coronavirus had made its way to Houston.
CERAWeek 2020 canceled due to growing coronavirus concerns
Delegates from over 80 countries were expected to participate in CERAWeek 2020.
Delegates from over 80 countries were expected to participate in CERAWeek 2020.
Rice asks small group to self-quarantine after employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus from overseas travel
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
'Wash Ur Hands': Houston's famous 'Be Someone' sign painted over as coronavirus concerns grow
Houston’s famous landmark, the “Be Someone” bridge now reads “Wash Ur Hands”.
Houston’s famous landmark, the “Be Someone” bridge now reads “Wash Ur Hands”.
Lysol, Clorox likely effective in killing COVID-19, EPA suggests, but testing hasn’t yet been done
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
Lysol and Clorox advertise their products’ ability to kill 99.9 percent of germs. The two companies have set up FAQ pages about the coronavirus indicating that their products have “demonstrated effectiveness against viruses similar to COVID-19."
Sugar Land Skeeters president stuck on cruise ship while crew member tested for coronavirus
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Carnival Fascination had to skip it stops in St. Lucia and dock in Barbados on Thursday while the crew member was tested for coronavirus.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Carnival Fascination had to skip it stops in St. Lucia and dock in Barbados on Thursday while the crew member was tested for coronavirus.
Coronavirus concerns on cruise ship
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Carnival Fascination had to skip it?s stop in St. Lucia and dock in Barbados on Thursday while the crew member was tested.
Carnival Cruise Line confirmed Carnival Fascination had to skip it?s stop in St. Lucia and dock in Barbados on Thursday while the crew member was tested.
CVS expecting 'temporary shortages' of hand sanitizer amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
CVS said it is working with suppliers to meet customer demand as fears over the novel coronavirus continue to grow.
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston suspends Communion due to coronavirus
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is suspending the distribution of Holy Communion from the chalice and will distribute only under the form of the host until further notice.
Person in Washington state first in US to die from new coronavirus
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Officials in Washington state say a person has died of COVID-19, the first such death in the United States. The new virus is a member of the coronavirus family and is a close cousin to the SARS and MERS viruses that have caused outbreaks in the past. It can cause fever, coughing, wheezing and pneumonia.
Washington officials say over 50 displaying COVID-19 symptoms at health care facility in likely outbreak
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.
The governor of Washington declared a state of emergency Saturday after a man died there of COVID-19, the first such reported death in the United States. More than 50 people in a nursing facility are sick and being tested for the virus.