CDC expands list of high-risk conditions for COVID-19 complications, removes age threshold
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
On Thursday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made revisions to its list of underlying medical conditions that put people at a higher risk of severe complications from the novel coronavirus.
3 die in New Mexico from drinking hand sanitizer
The state Department of Health said the cases were reported to the New Mexico Poison Control Center, with the first coming in early May. The other cases occurred since May 29.
The state Department of Health said the cases were reported to the New Mexico Poison Control Center, with the first coming in early May. The other cases occurred since May 29.
Model shows that 33,000 American lives could be saved if 95% of people wear masks in public
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
If almost everyone wears a mask in public over the next few months, tens of thousands of lives could be spared, a widely-cited model shows.
Federal support for Texas community-based COVID-19 testing sites extended
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
The federal government will maintain support for the program while surging resources to Dallas and Houston in order to support testing needs within the community.
Houston business owner temporarily ends dine-in service amid COVID-19 concerns
Drinking in Paradise has been temporarily called off for Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar in the Heights. Owner Russell Thoede said he decided to scale back to cocktails-to-go only after reopening for in-person seating for just eight days.
Drinking in Paradise has been temporarily called off for Lei Low Rum & Tiki Bar in the Heights. Owner Russell Thoede said he decided to scale back to cocktails-to-go only after reopening for in-person seating for just eight days.
Businesses closing down voluntarily due to COVID-19 concerns
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
The Coronavirus pandemic is causing some businesses to close down voluntarily amid concerns.
New model predicts thousands of COVID-19 cases daily in Houston area
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Doctors at one lab are predicting a significant increase in daily COVID-19 cases in the Houston area.
Mask mandate extended through end of September in city of Galveston
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Galveston's City Council voted 5-2 on Thursday to extend the mask order until September 30.
Houston hospital dedicates second floor to free addiction treatment for veterans
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Experts say mental health issues and the consequences addiction and suicide appear to be on the rise in the coronavirus pandemic, but now there is a new treatment center in Houston to help some of the most vulnerable veterans and it’s free to them.
Texas Medical Center CEO's react to suspension of elective surgeries
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
In an effort to ensure space is available for COVID-19 patients Governor Greg Abbott has ordered elective surgeries suspended at hospitals here in Harris County as well as Dallas, Bexar and Travis Counties.
Congo announces end to 2nd deadliest Ebola outbreak ever
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
Thursday's milestone was overshadowed, though, by the enormous health challenges still facing Congo: the world's largest measles epidemic, the rising threat of COVID-19 and another new Ebola outbreak in the north.
New Houston treatment center to help veterans
Mental Health issues are on the rise due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, a treatment center will help veterans.
Mental Health issues are on the rise due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Now, a treatment center will help veterans.
Houston Methodist CEO reacts following Texas Governor's order to postpone elective surgeries
Governor Greg Abbott ordered elective surgeries be suspended at hospitals in Harris County as well as three other Texas counties. Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom reacts to the announcement.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered elective surgeries be suspended at hospitals in Harris County as well as three other Texas counties. Houston Methodist CEO Marc Boom reacts to the announcement.
Pearland signs order requiring face coverings in businesses
The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.
The order, which will remain in effect until July 12, requires facemasks to be worn at all businesses by employees and visitors aged 10 years or older, in areas where six feet of separation is not feasible.
Spring ISD postpones all athletic, performing visual arts camps due to COVID-19
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
According to their social media post, the decision was made due to the rising spread of COVID-19.
Virus testing, tracking still plagued by reporting delays
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
As part of the plan to restart its season next month, the NBA is preparing to test hundreds of players, coaches and others for the coronavirus each night inside a “basketball bubble” — a space at the Disney complex near Orlando, Florida, with extra protection against the disease.
US health officials believe 20 million Americans have had COVID-19
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
The number suggests millions of Americans had the virus and never knew it.
CDC adds 3 new coronavirus symptoms to list
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
Congestion or runny nose, nausea, and diarrhea were added were added to the list.
WHO expects the world will reach 10 million coronavirus cases 'within the next week'
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries have an "urgent responsibility" to suppress transmission and save lives.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.
Who would be the first to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Probably people in the country where the first effective vaccine is developed.