Nursing home resident becomes first COVID-19 death in Harris Co.

The first COVID-19 death in Harris County has been announced by Harris County Public health Thursday afternoon. Officials say the patient that died was in his 80s and was a resident at a nursing in northwest Harris County. 

NY cases jump to more than 5,000

New York has more than 5,000 confirmed coronavirus cases statewide, more than double the number from yesterday.

Coronavirus kills 3 in a single New Jersey family

New Jersey family is mourning the loss of three of its members to COVID-19, and several others remain ill.

TPWD: Texas State Park facilities to limit operations, closing some public access

Other services will also be suspended at this time including equipment rentals, interpreting programs, and all cash transactions where feasible. Park visitors are encouraged to utilize the self-pay station, online reservation systems, and credit card transactions.

675 positive COVID-19 cases reported in California

The California Department of Public Health has released the latest numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state. 

Clarifying remarks, California governor says virus called unlikely to prompt martial law

On Wednesday, Brian Ferguson, spokesman for the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, said the governor doesn’t envision tanks and armed soldiers in the streets.

Katy Trail asking runners to go to other locations due to social distancing

As coronavirus concerns have caused many people who have been stuck inside to become stir crazy and head out to North Texas trails and parks for exercise, the Katy Trail is asking people to head to other locations because the large number of people on the trail is not allowing for social distancing.

Concerns of inequality rise after celebrities get coronavirus tests

Celebrities, politicians and professional athletes faced a backlash this week as many revealed that they had been tested for the coronavirus, even when they didn’t have a fever or other tell-tale symptoms.

Coronavirus pandemic threatens UNT high jumper's Olympic dream

A former University of North Texas high jumper hopes to land a spot on Isreal’s Olympic team. But she’s facing uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Minnesota governor classifies food distribution workers as emergency workers amid COVID-19 outbreak

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has classified food distribution workers including store clerks, stockers and others as Tier 2 Emergency workers amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Minnesota Grocers Association. 

Amazon worker at Queens warehouse tests positive for coronavirus

A warehouse worker at an Amazon facility in Queens tested positive for COVID-19, according to multiple published reports. The worker was receiving medical care and was in quarantine.

Mark Cuban offers to pay day care expenses for health care workers

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban said he and his team will do their part to help the community during the coronavirus pandemic.