Houston Rodeo canceled after local COVID-19 cases
For the first time in 88 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled after 14 local COVID-19 cases.
For the first time in 88 years, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been canceled after 14 local COVID-19 cases.
Managing stress over the coronavirus COVID-19
As cases of COVID-19 rise in the US, many people are starting to worry they may contract the virus. Here are some ways to cope with the stress.
As cases of COVID-19 rise in the US, many people are starting to worry they may contract the virus. Here are some ways to cope with the stress.
Apple releases guidelines for cleaning iPhones and other devices amid coronavirus
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Apple updated its best practice policies for cleaning devices.
MGM Resorts shutting down Las Vegas buffets amid COVID-19 outbreak
MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Houston VA Hospital begins screening visitors for coronavirus
If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call the hospital at 713-794-8985 before visiting.
If you have flu-like symptoms such as fever, cough, or shortness of breath, call the hospital at 713-794-8985 before visiting.
Urgent care clinics see influx of patients with coronavirus concerns
Doctors at Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Center in Rice Village say they are seeing more patients since the start of the year, and the big new questions from those patients is “Do I have coronavirus?”
Doctors at Elite Care 24 Hour Emergency Center in Rice Village say they are seeing more patients since the start of the year, and the big new questions from those patients is “Do I have coronavirus?”
Outbreak of Listeria infections linked to enoki mushrooms
Enoki mushrooms are white, with long stems and small caps. The mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods were sold in 7.05 oz or 200 g clear plastic packaging with a green label.
Enoki mushrooms are white, with long stems and small caps. The mushrooms from Sun Hong Foods were sold in 7.05 oz or 200 g clear plastic packaging with a green label.
Texas Medical Center prepares for coronavirus spread
So far all the Houston area cases are travel related. Some believe it's only a matter of time before it's spread by the community. The Medical Center says it's prepared for that.
So far all the Houston area cases are travel related. Some believe it's only a matter of time before it's spread by the community. The Medical Center says it's prepared for that.
Houston ISD places several individuals on 14-day self-quarantine
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
The Houston Independent School District has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. However, acting out of an abundance of caution, several individuals have been placed on a 14-day self-quarantine.
Coronavirus: Does your hand washing pass the black light test?
In regular light, the hands themselves look clean. It's only until after they're displayed under the black light do they appear dirty.
In regular light, the hands themselves look clean. It's only until after they're displayed under the black light do they appear dirty.
Italy imposes nationwide travel restrictions in desperate bid to contain COVID-19
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
Italian Premier Giuseppe Conte says travel restrictions and other strict public health measures will be imposed nationwide starting Tuesday to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus.
CVS won't charge fees for home delivery of prescriptions amid COVID-19 outbreak
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
CVS Health said the move was aimed to keep people at higher risk of complications from COVID-19 from coming to the pharmacy to pick up new prescriptions and refills.
MD Anderson takes precautions against COVID-19
MD Anderson says they have not had any cases of COVID-19, but they are enhancing their protocols and screening anyone who visits their campuses to identify if they have traveled in the last 14 days to an area considered to have sustained transmission such as China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea.
MD Anderson says they have not had any cases of COVID-19, but they are enhancing their protocols and screening anyone who visits their campuses to identify if they have traveled in the last 14 days to an area considered to have sustained transmission such as China, Iran, Italy, Japan or South Korea.
University of Tennessee scientists using supercomputer may have found coronavirus cure
Two researchers at the University of Tennessee may have found a drug that would work to possibly cure coronavirus.
Two researchers at the University of Tennessee may have found a drug that would work to possibly cure coronavirus.
Houston Health Department opens COVID-19 call center
Houston residents can call the Houston Health Department's new call center to get more information on the coronavirus and have their questions answered.
Houston residents can call the Houston Health Department's new call center to get more information on the coronavirus and have their questions answered.
Harris County confirms presumptive positive COVID-19 case, area cases total 12
The case is a woman between 60 and 70 years old and is associated with the trip to Egypt linked to other Houston area COVID-19 cases.
The case is a woman between 60 and 70 years old and is associated with the trip to Egypt linked to other Houston area COVID-19 cases.
Flu has killed 20,000 Americans including 136 children so far this season, CDC says
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
The CDC said that so far this season, 34 million people have gotten the flu, and about 20,000 have died.
Fort Bend Health reports 3 additional presumptive positive cases of COVID-19
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services reports 3 additional presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 12.
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services reports 3 additional presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the overall total to 12.
Travel chaos erupts as Italy quarantines north to halt COVID-19 coronavirus
Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus' relentless march across Europe.
Italy announced a sweeping quarantine early Sunday for its northern regions, igniting travel chaos as it restricted the movements of a quarter of its people in a bid to halt the new coronavirus' relentless march across Europe.
Memorial Hermann quarantines employees after contact with positive COVID-19 patients
Memorial Hermann asked 11 healthcare workers who were in direct contact with one of the confirmed patients to self-quarantine for 14 days, as recommended by the CDC.
Memorial Hermann asked 11 healthcare workers who were in direct contact with one of the confirmed patients to self-quarantine for 14 days, as recommended by the CDC.