Posted on · The stock market continued its drop after President Trump announced a 30-day ban on travel from Europe. The Dow opened down 7%, moving deeper into a bear market and trading was halted temporarily.
Posted on · The basketball league took the action after a player on the Utah Jazz tested positive for coronavirus. The Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder were about to tip-off when the game was canceled.
Posted on · The moves announced Wednesday came as the White House and Congress worked on economic proposals to contain the fallout from the coronavirus.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why local officials cancelled the rodeo, balancing public safety with privacy concerns, how immigration policy changes affect performing arts, and a ballet piece set to the music of David Bowie.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declared a local health emergency, and the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a pandemic.
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Posted on · Dr. Gabriela Bowden, associate professor of microbiology, and physician Dr. Gary Sheppard answer your questions about the coronavirus.
Posted on · The comments about decreased port activity came after a press conference Tuesday announcing $39 million for the ports of Houston and Corpus Christi.
Posted on · Fears over the spread of the Coronavirus paired with a price dispute between Saudi Arabia and Russia have caused oil prices to rapidly drop. The speed at which they'll rebound, however, remains uncertain.
Posted on · A self-quarantine does not mean someone has the virus and is used as a precaution to avoid potential transmission.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: How coronavirus fears are affecting oil prices, Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez answers your questions, a local dietitian offers advice on giving up certain foods for health reasons, and Chef Najmieh Batmanglij on Persian food.
Posted on · Union leaders said the area districts need to better prepare its staff for the possibility of community spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Posted on · It's the first Texas university to issue major cancellations, which come after the number of Houston-area people who were exposed to the virus overseas continued to rise. There has been no known community spread in Texas, officials said.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: An update on the COVID-19 situation, preparing for severe weather events, a program that helps young people prepare for job interviews borrowing some techniques from speed dating, and an update on sports.
Posted on · Dr. Stacey Rose from Baylor College of Medicine answers your medical questions about coronavirus and Dietrich von Biedenfeld from UH Downtown discusses the possible economic impact of the outbreak.