Coronavirus droplets could travel 27 feet, warns MIT researcher
An MIT researcher has warned that coronavirus droplets could travel up to 27 feet, which could have major implications for social distancing.
Federal appeals court puts Austin judge ruling on Texas abortion ban on hold
A federal appeals court is putting on hold a victory for Texas abortion providers who are trying to stop the state from shuttering clinics during the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus could be airborne, study suggests
It may be possible for the novel coronavirus to transmit through the air, a new study released over the weekend suggests.
‘It is affecting every age group’: 3D video shows extensive damage to lungs caused by COVID-19
A video released by the George Washington University Hospital showed the lungs of a 59-year-old male patient with COVID-19.
Allergies or coronavirus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry
Are these my allergies? Or something more sinister?
Johnson & Johnson to begin human trial for COVID-19 vaccine candidate in September
Human trials for the vaccine would begin by September at the latest, according to a press release.
Woman denied Lupus medication, thanked for 'sacrifice' for coronavirus patients
A 42-year-old woman from the Los Angeles area who’s diagnosed with lupus said her health care provider stopped filling her prescription for chloroquine – and sent her a message thanking her for her “sacrifice” to help treat those seriously ill with the coronavirus.
‘The pandemic is accelerating’: WHO suggests more aggressive measures be taken to stop COVID-19
The head of the World Health Organization said the COVID-19 outbreak is accelerating.
US surpasses China, Italy in number of COVID-19 cases with more than 82,000 reported
The United States has officially surpassed China and Italy in its number of COVID-19 cases, becoming the country with the most reported novel coronavirus cases in the world.
How do HIPAA and public safety coexist during the COVID-19 pandemic?
HIPAA exists to protect the privacy of patients, but what happens during a pandemic?
Mansfield offering a Flatten the Curve Virtual Marathon
Many North Texans who are under a stay-at-home order due to the coronavirus are looking for a way to get out of the house and get some exercise while still adhering to social distancing.
Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Legacy Community Health COVID-19 satellite clinics test almost 300 people
Legacy Community Health tested 283 total people for coronavirus on Thursday.
COVID-19 outbreak can cause harm to recovering addicts
The stress of the country’s current state could be particularly harmful to a recovering addict.
Free disinfecting solution for Fort Bend County residents
Fort Bend County will be distributing the disinfection solution in 32-ounce bottles with a one-gallon refill container per household. The solution is to be used for surface cleaning only.
‘We took it lightly’: Quarantined Italians record video messages with dire coronavirus warning
A video on YouTube depicts Italians under quarantine amid the COVID-19 pandemic recording messages to themselves from 10 days in the future.
Researchers say COVID-19 product of ‘natural evolution’ not a ‘laboratory construct’
Researchers say COVID-19 is a product of natural evolutionary selection and is not a “laboratory construct or purposefully manipulated” coronavirus.
Houston City Council Passes Long-Term Emergency Health Declaration
Houston city council grants Mayor Turner an indefinite Emergency Health Declaration to respond to coronavirus outbreak.
Blood supply reaches critical low during COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak is wreaking havoc on the nation’s blood supply. It’s reached such a critical state the Director of the FDA says the country needs donors to “start turning out in force to give blood”.
CDC recommends streaming funeral services online to avoid crowds over 50 amid COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC is recommending live-streaming funeral services in order to limit physical attendance amid the COVID-19 pandemic.