WASHINGTON (AP) — House leaders' plan for swift action on a $2.2 trillion package to ease the coronavirus pandemic 's devastating toll on the U.S. economy and health care system ran into complications Friday as a maverick conservative threatened to delay passage until most lawmakers return to Washington for a vote. Read more
President Trump enjoys 60% approval for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but that has not stopped his critics from trying to stoke public outrage at his expense.
Precious Awolowo of Richmond was pretty pumped when Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Deputy Chad Norvell handed her a 32-ounce bottle of disinfectant and a gallon jug of the cleanser on Wednesday.
After seeing the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Department pass out free disinfectant to county residents, Rosenberg City Council member Jacob Balderas had something similar in mind.
The number of coronavirus infections closed in on a half-million worldwide Thursday, with both Italy and the U.S. on track to surpass China, and a record-shattering 3.3 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in a single week in a stark demonstration of the damage to the world's biggest economy.
Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, took a personal tact on Wednesday as she made her latest plea to the American public to practice social distancing.
Fort Bend County residents have been ordered to stay home for the time being to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
When faced with an unprecedented pandemic, Fort Bend County has chosen to prioritize the lives of its residents by issuing a ‘STAY HOME TO SAVE LIVES’ order. Our first responders, hospital systems, and frontline #COVID19 staff have made it clear that they need swift and bold action to slow the spread of coronavirus. We must listen to the science, data, and medical experts to make sure our …
Fort Bend County health authorities reported 13 new cases of COVID-19 late Monday, and they said some of the victims likely contracted the deadly virus through“community spread.”
With other larger counties in Texas placing stay-at-home orders as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, all eyes will be on Fort Bend County on Tuesday.
Five more Fort Bend County residents have tested positive for COVID-19, but they are all recovering at home, authorities reported Saturday.
Fitness centers and yoga studios are using online video and conferencing platforms to keep members active and healthy during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services on Thursday reported 7 additional cases of COVID-19 in Fort Bend County residents, bringing the county’s total to 19.
AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott today issued a waiver that will allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to patrons, including beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
Two more people in Fort Bend County have come down with COVID-19, making a total of 12 to catch the potentially deadly virus in the past two weeks, health authorities reported Wednesday.
The Swinging Door restaurant owner Steve Onstead could read the writing on the wall.
Testing for COVID-19 may come to Fort Bend County. But when and who will pay for it is still up in the air.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George has added to the restrictions Tuesday evening in Fort Bend County related to the outbreak of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in the county.
"In other updates, Abbott said as of today, Texas is up to 64 confirmed cases of coronavirus across 19 counties. He also mentioned the state's first coronavirus-related death, involving a man in his 90s in Matagorda County.
In an effort to promote proper hygiene during the coronavirus scare sweeping the globe, the city of Richmond will not disconnect water service due to nonpayment through April 30.
Rosenberg City Council meetings might be held somewhere else in the near future.
In an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, Fort Bend County authorities on Monday discouraged gatherings of 10 people or more.
Fort Bend County Health and Human Services announced three more presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 in the county on Friday, bringing the total to nine.
After Fort Bend County Judge KP George signed a disaster declaration, the Fort Bend County Health and Human Services has set community guidelines for dealing with COVID-19.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George reiterated late Thursday that there is no evidence of the spread of COVID-19 in Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend County residents were given a set of community guidelines after County Judge KP George signed a public health disaster declaration for the county.
In a special session dealing Thursday morning while dealing with the coronavirus, the Fort Bend County commissioners approved funding for four vital positions for the county’s health department.
Needville ISD will be CLOSED and all extracurricular activities are suspended the week of March 16-20. This is a proactive measure to prevent any spread of COVID-19. This decision was made thoughtfully with input from local health authorities and community leaders in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation in Fort Bend County.
Citing evidence of community spread of the potentially deadly coronavirus, Fort Bend County officials have announced a public health emergency countywide.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George said that six county residents have been confirmed to have the COVID-19 virus.
Dallas County officials say five jail inmates have tested positive for the coronavirus. Read more
WASHINGTON (AP) — By a sweeping bipartisan tally, the Senate on Wednesday approved a $100 billion-plus bill to boost testing for the coronavirus and guarantee paid sick leave for millions of workers hit by it — and President Donald Trump quickly signed it.
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has infected more than 198,000 people and killed more than 7,900. The COVID-19 illness causes mild or moderate symptoms in most people, but severe symptoms are more likely in the elderly or those with existing health problems. More than 81,000 people have recovered so far, mostly in China.
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a massive federal effort Tuesday, President Donald Trump asked Congress to speed emergency checks to Americans, enlisted the military for MASH-like hospitals and implored ordinary people — particularly socially active millennials — to do their part by staying home to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ahead of an expected surge in coronavirus cases, President Donald Trump on Tuesday moved to blunt the impact of the pandemic on a U.S. economy fundamentally altered by a push for the nation to stay home.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare said Tuesday it will immediately expand coverage for telemedicine nationwide to help seniors with health problems stay home to avoid the coronavirus.
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran issued its most dire warning yet Tuesday about the new coronavirus ravaging the country, suggesting “millions” could die in the Islamic Republic if people keep traveling and ignore health guidance.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus. The request will be outlined to Senate Republicans Tuesday and will aim to provide relief for small businesses and the airline industry and include a massive tax cut for wage-earners.
The Latest on the world's coronavirus pandemic:
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren't doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday he will “most likely” be tested for the novel coronavirus, as questions swirled about why he, his top aides and his family weren't doing more to protect themselves and others after repeated exposure to COVID-19.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States declared a state of emergency Friday as many European countries went on a war footing amid mounting deaths as the world mobilized to fight the widening coronavirus pandemic.
U.S. hospitals are setting up circus-like triage tents, calling doctors out of retirement, guarding their supplies of face masks and making plans to cancel elective surgery as they brace for an expected onslaught of coronavirus patients.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas' governor declared a state of disaster Friday as the coronavirus pandemic spread to every major city and swept new worries through the 50,000-student campus at the University of Texas, which abruptly canceled classes after the wife of the school president tested positive.
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is expected to sign an $8.3 billion measure on Friday to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak. The legislation would provide federal public health agencies money for vaccines, tests and potential treatments, and help state and local governments prepare for and respond to the threat.
COVID-19 | Announcements • Closures • Cancellations
- Rosenberg mayor confirms 2 cases in 77471 zip code
- OakBend Medical Center revises visitation hours
- Texas reports 18th death from coronavirus, 1,424 test positive
- Richmond asks citizens to support local businesses
- 32 more confirmed cases in Fort Bend County as of Thursday
- Rosenberg council moves May election to Nov. 3
- Fort Bend County judge issues 'Stay at Home to Save Lives' order
- Free disinfectant giveaway comes to an end
- Houston, Harris County issue ‘stay-at-home’ order
- Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration from White House
COVID -19 | School Updates
- LCISD students back in ‘class’ — at home
- Lamar Consolidated ISD soccer teams juggle halted season
- Schools to remain closed until April 10, planning alternative education methods
- UIL suspends events; prepares for return: Texas’ extracurricular governing body puts hold on all high school events in wake of coronavirus
- Little League on hold until at least April
- Full timeout: Schools halt all extracurricular activities and travel in efforts to slow spread of coronavirus
- Needville ISD campuses will remain closed during March 16-20
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We appreciate that citizens are following guidelines with use of wipes and disinfecting surfaces with paper towels; however, we need to remind everyone wipes and paper towels cannot be flushed down toilets because they clog the sewage system. Even flushable wipes are not flushable- they do n… Read more
Lamar Consolidated ISD has started its initial online learning plan on Monday as area school districts continue to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Barbershops, hair salons, theaters and other nonessential businesses in Fort Bend County have been ordered to close. Read more
Rosenberg, TX ¬– Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency there has been a scarcity of basic goods in stores in the City of Rosenberg, and more broadly the State of Texas. In an effort to manage inventory, and reduce scarcity several stores have implemented rationing. Unfortunately, enfor… Read more
Fort Bend County leaders are taking proactive measures ahead of the possibility of a rise in COVID-19 cases by giving away free bottles of disinfectant. Read more
The number of people in Fort Bend County who have contracted a potentially deadly strain of coronavirus has grown to 19, health authorities reported Thursday afternoon. Read more
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Which would you rather have: the common cold or lower back pain? That may seem like a silly question with an obvious answer — “Neither!” Read more
The Fort Bend County Commissioners’ Court has appointed Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson Minter to serve as director of the Fort Bend County Health & Human Services Department. Read more
