Galveston issues order requiring face coverings in businesses
Starting Tuesday, customers and employees will be required to wear face coverings in all Galveston businesses.
Starting Tuesday, customers and employees will be required to wear face coverings in all Galveston businesses.
New mask mandate in effect as Houston hospitalization rates rise
The new mask order is in effect in Harris County and FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker went around town and found that the majority of people were complying with the new mandate. A few people definitely objected to the order, which affects all commercial entities regardless of what goods or services they provide.
The new mask order is in effect in Harris County and FOX 26 reporter Ivory Hecker went around town and found that the majority of people were complying with the new mandate. A few people definitely objected to the order, which affects all commercial entities regardless of what goods or services they provide.
TABC spokesperson explains recent bar and restaurant suspensions
“We’re now moving ahead with 30-day temporary restrictions with their permits to sell alcohol if we observe any violations with things such as social distancing or capacity limits.”
“We’re now moving ahead with 30-day temporary restrictions with their permits to sell alcohol if we observe any violations with things such as social distancing or capacity limits.”
Organ transplants make a turnaround from COVID-19 decline
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
By early April, transplants of all types had fallen by half.
WHO warns of 'new and dangerous' coronavirus pandemic phase as case counts climb globally
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
The WHO chief also warned against "politicizing" the pandemic.
Nasal spray being tested to prevent and treat COVID-19
"Nasal sprays can be designed just to stay after you spray for about eight hours on the surface of the inside of your nose. I can imagine either a patient who's already infected or as a prophylaxis to spray, so that's the way we're designing it," states Dr. Quay.
"Nasal sprays can be designed just to stay after you spray for about eight hours on the surface of the inside of your nose. I can imagine either a patient who's already infected or as a prophylaxis to spray, so that's the way we're designing it," states Dr. Quay.
As US remains stuck in 1st coronavirus wave, Harvard expert says 'it’s probably not even halftime'
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Getting tested, wearing a mask and physical distancing remain critical, experts say.
Children’s Robitussin products recalled over incorrect dosing cups
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Check your medicine cabinet: GSK Consumer Healthcare has recalled two lots of Children’s Robitussin.
Illinois fire department warns against leaving hand sanitizer in cars after dashboard fire
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may reduce Alzheimer’s risk by 60%, study finds
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
The behaviors include physical activity, not smoking, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet and cognitive activities.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
'An extraordinarily dangerous move’: Tulsa officials, health experts urge Trump to reconsider rally
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Amid renewed fears of an overwhelming coronavirus resurgence, President Donald Trump plans to rally his supporters June 20 in Tulsa for the first time since most of the country was shuttered by the novel coronavirus, despite warnings from medical experts and local officials.
Attendees of President Trump’s Tulsa rally must agree to a coronavirus liability waiver
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
The sign-up page for guests to register for tickets for President Donald Trump’s rally next week in Tulsa, Oklahoma contains a disclaimer stating attendees “voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19” and agree to not hold Trump’s campaign, the venue or any affiliates liable for any illness or injury.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
Texas continues to reopen as COVID-19 cases hit record, governor urges safety procedures
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, where reopening is in full swing, TABC is looking to crack down on violations where people are socializing.
Experts tie pandemic isolation to surge in substance abuse
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Substance abuse experts say they are now treating the many people who resorted to drugs and alcohol to get through the COVID-19 shutdown.
Abbott says plenty of hospital beds available for COVID-19 patients as Texas mayors ask for mask requirements
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
Gov. Greg Abbott said that hospital capacity remains abundant in Texas as local leaders are asking for the ability to require people to wear masks.
NIH tests cancer drug that might help treat some of the worst symptoms of COVID-19
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), researchers reported that a cancer drug has been found the relieve some of the harshest symptoms in patients with COVID-19.
FDA approves first-ever prescription video game to help kids with ADHD
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
EndeavorRx is a game aimed at improving attention function and symptoms associated with ADHD in 8 to 12-year-olds.
US COVID-19 deaths now projected to surpass 200K by October 1, according to University of Washington
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.
The latest projection, which shows a marked increase in expected deaths, comes from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation.