New York sees largest number of coronavirus deaths in single day
In a sobering assessment of the coronavirus outbreak in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that a record 731 coronavirus deaths were reported in the past 24 hours in the state.
More than two dozen Harris County Sheriff's Office employees positive for COVID-19
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez Ed Gonzalez said 27 employees tested positive for COVID-19 and one was in critical condition.
MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus
Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Governor orders temporary closure of Texas state parks and historic sites
Historic sites and state parks will close to the public starting at 5 p.m. Tuesday. They will reopen at the direction of the Governor.
'Last resort' medical shelter being built at NRG complex
A medical shelter is being built at NRG Park.
Recovering from COVID-19
A coronavirus survivor who lives in New York City talks about his recovery from the virus.
Matthew McConaughey plays virtual bingo with Texas senior living facility residents in quarantine
Actor Matthew McConaughey joined a group of seniors from The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living community in Round Rock, Texas, on Friday, April 3, in a game of “virtual bingo” over a group video call.
Crew member aboard USNS Comfort tests positive for coronavirus
A crew member aboard the USNS Comfort, the Navy hospital ship docked at Pier 90 on Manhattan's West Side, has tested positive for coronavirus, a US Navy representative confirmed to FOX 5 News.
Dow surges 890 points, S&P flirts with bear-market exit
The early gains have lifted the S&P 500 out of the bear market that began on March 12. The index needs to close above 2684.88 to officially exit.
THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.
Concerns rise about health and safety of essential workers
It took days, and additional medical bills, for one fast-food worker to get a COVID-19 test. The results came back positive sometime later, thankfully for the general public, he stayed home during the wait. Many others may not.
Clear Lake couple stuck on Coral Princess cruise ship
Over 270 passengers are still waiting to disembark the Coral Princess cruise ship after it docked in Miami over the weekend. At least 12 onboard tested positive for COVID-19, and so far three of them have passed away.
How to meditate through COVID-19 fears
Stress is at an all-time high as people are losing jobs and income, facing new dynamics at home and not knowing how they will pay bills. So one way to bring peace into your home in the time of worry: meditation. Mark Ram, a 30-year meditation instructor with Brahma Kumaris ® Texas, says he’s been getting a lot of calls with people looking for ways to find calm, so he decided to give free classes online teaching how to meditate. Live online 30-minute training sessions will be held beginning Thursday, April 9 for 12 days at 7 p.m. nightly at www.BKTexas.com/training.
COVID-19 hitting greater Houston area nursing homes hard
LaPorte Health Care is one of the most recent facilities to have confirmed COVID-19 cases. Harris County Public Health confirmed it but did not release any numbers.
How social media affects us during the COVID-19 crisis
Social media usage around the world is significantly higher now that we are social distancing. But what does that do for and to our mental health?
Small business assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic is hurting small businesses across the country. Billions of dollars from the $2 trillion stimulus package are dedicated to small business loans. There is also more help available.
Police searching for Carrollton 18-year-old who claims to be ‘willingly spreading’ COVID-19
Carrollton police are seeking help from the public to find an 18-year-old who is posting on social media that she tested positive for COVID-19 and is “willfully spreading it.”
Last-resort, medical shelter being built at NRG Park
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo discusses the last-resort, medical shelters being built at NRG Park that would be used in case the Houston-area hospitals run out of space.
Hospital staff cheers as mom leaves hospital after beating COVID-19
A mother of five was cheered on by hospital staff as she left Staten Island University Hospital following a lengthy battle with COVID-19.