AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing health care authorities to postpone unnecessary surgeries and is trying to maximize hospital rooms as part of two new executive orders he announced on Sunday.
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Over the weekend, the White House coronavirus task force said Americans should try to avoid the grocery store and pharmacy over the next two weeks as the outbreak is expected to get worse.
The NY Post reported on Saturday, White...
The New York Times editorial board is calling for a national lockdown in the U.S. to combat the outbreak of the coronavirus as the growing number of confirmed cases begins to overwhelm health systems in parts of the country.
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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- With the statewide stay-at-home order set to expire in just two days, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced a three-prong plan to root out COVID-19 that follows three Ts: test, trace, treat.
"In order to keep...
HOUSTON — Houston and Harris County residents ages 10 and older must wear facial coverings in public, Harris County Judge Hidalgo announced at a Wednesday afternoon news conference. Watch live here.
Anyone caught without their nose and mouth covered could be...
Whereas, on March 11, 2020, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo issued a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency to allow Harris County to take measures to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 and promote the health...
Grocery stores and restaurants will remain open (for takeout, delivery). Daycares that provide support for essential employees will also remain open.
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(CNN)Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Monday he will allow his stay-at-home order for the Lone Star State to expire on Thursday, commencing a phased exit from the social distancing measures meant to mitigate the novel coronavirus pandemic.
The Republican's new...
HOUSTON — Monday marks a big day for Texas businesses, especially gyms. It’s been two months without treadmills or personal trainers, but on Monday, they can finally open.
With two months of virtual workouts, bedroom burn sessions and even rooftop...
HOUSTON – Using data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the Texas Tribune is tracking how many people have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Texas each day.
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