AMC pushes back movie theater reopening by 2 weeks

AMC Theaters, the nation’s largest chain, is pushing back its plans to begin reopening theaters by two weeks.

COVID-19 infection triggers growth of arm-like tentacles in cells, microscope images show

New electron microscope images released in a study from a team of researchers led by scientists at the University of California, San Francisco appear to show cells infected with COVID-19 growing arm-like tentacles to infect other cells. 

FCC to vote in July to make '988' the suicide hotline number

Federal regulators will vote in July on whether to make “988” the number to reach a suicide prevention hotline.

Six confirmed COVID-19 cases reported at NW Houston nursing facility

According to a release, the COVID-19 outbreak is located at Park Manor of CyFair. Officials said their investigation into the facility began back on May 28 after an individual tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

New Houston treatment center to help veterans
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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
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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.