Posted on · Dr. Akif Uzman, Dean of the College of Science & Technology at University of Houston – Downtown; and Dr. Sherri Onyiego, Medical Director with Harris County Public Health, answer your questions about the coronavirus.
Posted on · Neither employee exhibited symptoms of the coronavirus, but remained self-quarantined per University of Houston guidelines.
Posted on · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declared a local health emergency, and the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus a pandemic.
Posted on · Dr. Gabriela Bowden, associate professor of microbiology, and physician Dr. Gary Sheppard answer your questions about the coronavirus.
Posted on · Screening protocols are in effect at places like the VA center in the Texas Medical Center, where people known to be at risk for a COVID-19 infection are immediately isolated to prevent potential spread to others.
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 · A self-quarantine does not mean someone has the virus and is used as a precaution to avoid potential transmission.
Posted on · Texas has the highest share of uninsured residents of any state, with nearly 18% of people lacking health coverage, and many are unable to take paid sick leave from work. Experts say that makes it harder to contain an outbreak.