Local university develops low-cost ventilator for COVID-19 patients
As we hear stories about how some doctors in other countries are having to decide who lives and who dies because of a ventilator shortage, Rice University and Lone Star College are doing what they can to keep that from happening here.
Rice University cancels classes due to coronavirus
In a statement to the Rice community, the university canceled classes, prohibited all on-campus public events through April 30, and continued the international travel ban.
Two new presumptive cases of COVID-19 confirmed in greater Houston area, cases total 8
Harris County reports all three COVID-19 infections in the greater Houston metropolitan area, including the Fort Bend County patient, occurred on a trip to Egypt.
Coronavirus alert issued at Rice University now worrying students on campus
The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Rice asks small group to self-quarantine after employee was possibly exposed to coronavirus from overseas travel
The employee, a research staff member, traveled to a country that was not on the CDC's restricted travel list. The university is taking all necessary precautionary steps and working closely with and at the guidance of Harris County Public Health.
Multiple coyote sightings reported around Rice University campus
According to a notice sent to faculty, staff and students, the Rice University Police Department has received multiple reports of coyote sightings over the last few weeks.