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.
Ecuador reports 1st new coronavirus case as Mexico confirms 2 more
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
Mexican health officials said the country is not currently facing a national emergency over the virus.
How airports are dealing with coronavirus
On Friday, we met travelers arriving at the international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Qatar, Costa Rica, and India. Every passenger we met seemed to understand the risk associated with coronavirus.
On Friday, we met travelers arriving at the international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Qatar, Costa Rica, and India. Every passenger we met seemed to understand the risk associated with coronavirus.
How airports are dealing with COVID-19
On Friday, we met travelers arriving at the international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Qatar, Costa Rica, and India. Every passenger we met seemed to understand the risk associated with coronavirus.
On Friday, we met travelers arriving at the international terminal at Bush Intercontinental Airport from Qatar, Costa Rica, and India. Every passenger we met seemed to understand the risk associated with coronavirus.
Klein ISD prepares for coronavirus with new tech
Klein Independent School District introduced a new cleaning device at the start of the school year. District officials believe it helps them prevent the spread of infectious diseases like the coronavirus.
Klein Independent School District introduced a new cleaning device at the start of the school year. District officials believe it helps them prevent the spread of infectious diseases like the coronavirus.
Bus drivers want HISD to provide disinfectant to keep kids from getting sick
Since sanitizing your hands and shared surfaces are among the best ways to combat coronavirus, HISD bus drivers are asking the district to provide hospital-grade disinfectant so the buses can be cleaned.
Since sanitizing your hands and shared surfaces are among the best ways to combat coronavirus, HISD bus drivers are asking the district to provide hospital-grade disinfectant so the buses can be cleaned.
HISD bus drivers want district to provide disinfectant
HISD bus drivers have come up with a plan to help fight the Coronavirus and they're asking the district to jump on board.
HISD bus drivers have come up with a plan to help fight the Coronavirus and they're asking the district to jump on board.
Texas A&M cancels study abroad trips to Italy due to coronavirus spread
In the coming weeks, Texas A&M will arrange to refund trip costs for the approximately 30 students and faculty who planned to study abroad in Italy over Spring Break.
In the coming weeks, Texas A&M will arrange to refund trip costs for the approximately 30 students and faculty who planned to study abroad in Italy over Spring Break.
Mexico confirms first 2 cases of coronavirus
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
Mexico’s assistant health secretary announced Friday that the country now has two confirmed cases of the new coronavirus.
WHO says COVID-19 threat now at highest level: ‘Wake up. Get ready. This virus may be on its way.’
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
The World Health Organization increased its risk assessment of the coronavirus to its highest level Friday.
Dog tests 'weak positive' for coronavirus in Hong Kong, first possible infection in pet
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
The pet dog of a coronavirus patient was placed in quarantine on Wednesday after testing "weak positive" for the virus in Hong Kong, according to a government press release on Friday.
Stocks fall on Wall Street, head for worst week since 2008
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.
Stocks fell on Wall Street, shaving another 3.2% off the Dow Jones industrials and putting the market on track for its worst week since October 2008.