Coronavirus
So You’re In Quarantine. Now What?
Posted on · Self-quarantine and social distancing are proven to slow down the spread of deadly disease. They’re also a complete disruption to life as you know it.
Category: Coronavirus
Coronavirus
City And County Order Bars Closed, Restaurant Service Limited To Prevent Coronavirus Spread
Posted on · The new rules are in place for at least 15 days.
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Umair Shah; Dr. Susan McLellan (March 16, 2020)
Posted on · Harris County's top public health official, and an infectious-disease expert from UTMB Health, answer your questions about COVID-19.
National
Trump: Coronavirus Guidance Includes Avoiding Gatherings Of More Than 10 People
Posted on · The White House task force is giving stricter recommendations for at least the next 15 days on how to stop the spread of the pandemic.
Coronavirus
As Coronavirus Increases Food Demand, Grocery Chains Say They’re Ready
Posted on · Representatives from grocery chains stressed the food supply chain was intact, and that there was no reason to hoard groceries and supplies.
Business
Dow Plunges 2,700 Points, Trading Halted After Fed Slashes Rates
Posted on · Markets are falling sharply after the Federal Reserve aggressively cut interest rates to near zero. The Dow tumbled more than 2,700 points — nearly 12% — as coronavirus measures expanded.
Coronavirus
U.S. Adds U.K. And Ireland To Travel Ban; New Restrictions In Multiple Countries
Posted on · Trump administration officials announced an expansion of a European travel ban to include the U.K. and Ireland. It came as governments around the world instituted new measures to halt the disease.
Coronavirus
Texas Governor Declares Statewide Emergency, Says State Will Soon Be Able To Test Thousands
Posted on · Gov. Greg Abbott also announced drive-through testing capabilities in San Antonio, which could expand to Dallas, Houston and Austin in the coming weeks.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Symptoms: Defining Mild, Moderate And Severe
Posted on · These designations are often used to describe a patient's COVID-19 symptoms. At this stage of the outbreak, there aren't standard definitions, but there are preliminary guidelines.
Coronavirus
President Trump Declares National Emergency Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · The move frees up as much as $50 billion for states to deal with the crisis. President Trump also announced a partnership with Google to expand testing to people who need it.
Coronavirus
Trump Administration Announces Measures To Speed Coronavirus Testing
Posted on · The federal government has been sharply criticized for its slow response to the viral disease COVID-19, particularly when it comes to testing.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Coronavirus; Biden Dominates
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Next Question
NEXT QUESTION (Ep 22): Choreographer Trey McIntyre, Dr. Umair Shah, Pop Culture Conclave, And The Music Of Charlie Crockett
Posted on · On this episode, Executive Director of Harris Country Public Health, Dr. Umair Shah; inside the creative mind of dancer/choreographer Trey McIntyre; Our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to talk about the film I Still Believe, and all those cancellations; and we have singer Charley Crockett with "I Am Not Afraid."
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Lina Hidalgo; Coronavirus Anxiety (March 12, 2020)
Posted on · Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and psychologist Dr. Bill Elder answer your questions about COVID-19.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus Update: School, Higher Ed Closings And Cancellations
Posted on · Many Houston-area school districts, private schools and institutions of higher education are taking steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus in the region.