Houston Coronavirus Updates: Latest Information & More

UPDATE: May 30

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 18,836
Number of deaths: 429
Number of recoveries: 7,350

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,284 cases, 128 deaths, 1,785 recoveries)
Harris County (4,725 cases, 100 deaths, 2,990 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,832 cases, 41 deaths, 499 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,022 cases, 12 deaths, 465 recoveries)
Montgomery County (954 cases, 26 deaths, 468 recoveries)
Walker County (944 cases, 28 deaths, 86 recoveries)
Galveston County (795 cases, 37 deaths, 469 recoveries)
Brazos County (470 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 29

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 18,422
Number of deaths: 420
Number of recoveries: 7,263

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,116 cases, 127 deaths, 1,749 recoveries)
Harris County (4,654 cases, 97 deaths, 2,912 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,783 cases, 41 deaths, 574 recoveries)
Brazoria County (1,010 cases, 12 deaths, 459 recoveries)
Montgomery County (940 cases, 26 deaths, 444 recoveries)
Walker County (877 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Galveston County (788 cases, 32 deaths, 467 recoveries)
Brazos County (463 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 28

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 17,959
Number of deaths: 419
Number of recoveries: 7,113

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (7,010 cases, 127 deaths, 1,722 recoveries)
Harris County (4,532 cases, 96 deaths, 2,847 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,766 cases, 41 deaths, 546 recoveries)
Brazoria County (981 cases, 12 deaths, 447 recoveries)
Montgomery County (926 cases, 26 deaths, 439 recoveries)
Galveston County (779 cases, 32 deaths, 464 recoveries)
Walker County (732 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Brazos County (455 cases, 19 deaths, 183 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 27

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 17,357
Number of deaths: 415
Number of recoveries: 6,889

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,901 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,380 cases, 95 deaths, 2,798 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,732 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (971 cases, 12 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Montgomery County (913 cases, 24 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Galveston County (763 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (487 cases, 28 deaths, 85 recoveries)
Brazos County (444 cases, 19 deaths, 175 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 26

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,957
Number of deaths: 413
Number of recoveries: 6,803

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,640 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,355 cases, 95 deaths, 2,759 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,732 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (971 cases, 12 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (753 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Brazos County (441 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 25

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,825
Number of deaths: 412
Number of recoveries: 6,745

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,640 cases, 126 deaths, 1,636 recoveries)
Harris County (4,281 cases, 94 deaths, 2,716 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,685 cases, 41 deaths, 508 recoveries)
Brazoria County (966 cases, 12 deaths, 417 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (752 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Brazos County (438 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 24

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,363
Number of deaths: 408
Number of recoveries: 6,538

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,525 cases, 125 deaths, 1,623 recoveries)
Harris County (4,245 cases, 94 deaths, 2,675 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,676 cases, 41 deaths, 506 recoveries)
Brazoria County (963 cases, 12 deaths, 417 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (749 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (436 cases, 19 deaths, 171 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 23

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,310
Number of deaths: 407
Number of recoveries: 6,538

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,342 cases, 124 deaths, 1,556 recoveries)
Harris County (4,184 cases, 93 deaths, 2,625 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,661 cases, 41 deaths, 485 recoveries)
Brazoria County (953 cases, 12 deaths, 411 recoveries)
Montgomery County (888 cases, 23 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Galveston County (740 cases, 32 deaths, 458 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (383 cases, 18 deaths, 171 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 22

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 16,022
Number of deaths: 402
Number of recoveries: 6,326

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,188 cases, 123 deaths, 1,468 recoveries)
Harris County (4,095 cases, 93 deaths, 2,587 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,652 cases, 41 deaths, 463 recoveries)
Brazoria County (944 cases, 11 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Montgomery County (881 cases, 21 deaths, 368 recoveries)
Galveston County (732 cases, 31 deaths, 448 recoveries)
Walker County (436 cases, 27 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (373 cases, 18 deaths, 170 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 21

STAY AT HOME ORDER EXTENDED: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Thursday that Harris County’s “stay home, work safe” order would be extended until June 10. She’s extending. The order is being extended because Hidalgo does not want to give the community a false sense that the COVID-19 health crisis is over.

DPS OFFICES REOPENING ON LIMITED BASIS: Beginning May 26, Texas DPS can open on a limited basis and by appointment. The DPS’ located in Northwest and West Texas regions can reopen starting May 26. Offices in the DPS’ South and Central Texas regions can reopen on May 29 and offices in the DPS’ North and Southeast Texas regions can reopen beginning on June 3rd.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,869
Number of deaths: 394
Number of recoveries: 6,098

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (6,047 cases, 119 deaths, 1,373 recoveries)
Harris County (4,048 cases, 91 deaths, 2,541 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,621 cases, 40 deaths, 433 recoveries)
Brazoria County (933 cases, 11 deaths, 407 recoveries)
Montgomery County (861 cases, 21 deaths, 331 recoveries)
Galveston County (721 cases, 31 deaths, 446 recoveries)
Walker County (557 cases, 26 deaths, 76 recoveries)
Brazos County (362 cases, 18 deaths, 165 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 20

HOUSTON CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY ANNOUNCES EMERGENCY RELIEF GRANT: The HCP along with Beth Block Foundation have announced an Artist Emergency Relief Grant worth $3,000. The grant is intended for a lens-based artist within a 100-mile radius of Houston.

KROGER TO OFFER FREE COVID-19 EXAMS: Kroger is stepping in and helping the community with increased testing rates in the city. Here’s where you can get a free test.

May 19 to May 23

10 AM to 5 PM

Acres Homes Multiservice Center – 6719 W. Montgomery Dr

Houston, TX 77091

May 26 to May 30

10 AM to 5 PM

Collier Regional Library – 6200 Pinemont Dr.

Houston, TX 77092

HARRIS COUNTY DOUBLES COVID-19 RELIEF FUND: The Harris County Commissioners Court doubled the size of a COVID-19 relief fund to $30 million, aimed at helping the most vulnerable residents pay for housing, utilities, food and health care. The fund will provide $1,200 for households with one to four residents and $1,500 for larger families. The program will help an estimated 20,000 households.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,400
Number of deaths: 387
Number of recoveries: 5,857

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,901 cases, 117 deaths, 1,319 recoveries)
Harris County (3,958 cases, 90 deaths, 2,484 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,581 cases, 40 deaths, 384 recoveries)
Brazoria County (923 cases, 11 deaths, 395 recoveries)
Montgomery County (848 cases, 18 deaths, 291 recoveries)
Galveston County (715 cases, 31 deaths, 439 recoveries)
Walker County (448 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (341 cases, 18 deaths, 147 recoveries)

UPDATE: May 19

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 15,049
Number of deaths: 384
Number of recoveries: 5,678

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,795 cases, 115 deaths, 1,263 recoveries)
Harris County (3,840 cases, 90 deaths, 2,409 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,559 cases, 40 deaths, 368 recoveries)
Brazoria County (914 cases, 10 deaths, 388 recoveries)
Montgomery County (817 cases, 18 deaths, 278 recoveries)
Galveston County (706 cases, 31 deaths, 435 recoveries)
Walker County (420 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (325 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 18

3:34 PM:

MORE VENUES CAN REOPEN: Per Gov. Greg Abbott, bars, bowling alleys, bingo halls, skating rinks, rodeo & equestrian events, zoos, aquariums, and natural caverns can reopen as part of the state’s reopening plans. The reopening can begin starting on Friday, May 22.

Open immediately are child care centers and facilities and massage and personal-care beauty services

Bars can reopen at 25 percent capacity with no restrictions on outdoor areas, restaurants can increase their max capacity to 50 percent and youth sports can reopen on May 31 along with all summer camps and daytime and overnight camps.

9:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,784
Number of deaths: 382
Number of recoveries: 5,607

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,698 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,809 cases, 90 deaths, 2,337 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,558 cases, 40 deaths, 304 recoveries)
Brazoria County (855 cases, 10 deaths, 380 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (702 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (382 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (325 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

GYMS, OFFICE BUILDINGS, MANUFACTURING FACILITIES CAN REOPEN: In phase two of Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to reopen the state, businesses such as gyms, manufacturing facilities and office buildings can reopen with 25% maximum capacity. Abbott is expected to announce another set of reopening plans on Monday.

FREE FOOD & SUPPLIES:

Cleaning products are hard to come by during this pandemic, so Houston-based AlEn USA will be distributing more than 40,000 bottles of cleaning supplies and laundry care items at the Houston Food Bank’s Mega Distribution Event on Wednesday, May 20 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at EcoPark at Bush IAH located at 16152 John F. Kennedy Blvd.

Here are the HISD food dropoff locations for the week ending May 22.

Monday, May 18

Shadydale Elementary School, 5905 Tidwell Road, 9 a.m.
Jones Futures Academy, 7414 St. Lo Road, 9 a.m.
Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Dr., 11 a.m.
Highland Heights Elementary School, 865 Paul Quinn St., 3 p.m.
Fleming Middle School, 4910 Collingsworth St., 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 19

Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Dr., 9 a.m.
Cook Elementary School, 7115 Lockwood Dr., 9 a.m.
Tijerina Elementary School, 6501 Sherman St., 11 a.m.
Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 3 p.m.
Sterling Aviation High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 20

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 9 a.m.
Jane Long Academy, 6501 Bellaire Blvd., 9 a.m.
Mitchell Elementary School, 10900 Gulfdale Dr., 11 a.m.
Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 3 p.m.
Henry Middle School, 10702 East Hardy Road, 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 21

Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34th St., 9 a.m.
Holland Middle School, 1600 Gellhorn Dr., 9 a.m.
Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Dr., 11 a.m.
Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.
North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Dr., 3 p.m.

Friday, May 22

Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Dr., 9 a.m.
Sam Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center, 9400 Irvington Blvd., 9 a.m.
Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 11 a.m.
Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort Ave., 3 p.m.
Sharpstown High School, 7504 Bissonnet St., 3 p.m.

UPDATES: May 17

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,394
Number of deaths: 376
Number of recoveries: 5,552

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,340 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,786 cases, 85 deaths, 2,305 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,558 cases, 40 deaths, 304 recoveries)
Brazoria County (855 cases, 9 deaths, 380 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (701 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (382 cases, 26 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (318 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 16

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 14,250
Number of deaths: 376
Number of recoveries: 5,274

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,340 cases, 114 deaths, 1,326 recoveries)
Harris County (3,710 cases, 85 deaths, 2,240 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,471 cases, 40 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Brazoria County (849 cases, 9 deaths, 376 recoveries)
Montgomery County (798 cases, 18 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (696 cases, 31 deaths, 434 recoveries)
Walker County (374 cases, 19 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (312 cases, 18 deaths, 144 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 15

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,910
Number of deaths: 361
Number of recoveries: 5,274

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,177 cases, 109 deaths, 1,251 recoveries)
Harris County (3,640 cases, 84 deaths, 2,165 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,471 cases, 40 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Brazoria County (840 cases, 9 deaths, 371 recoveries)
Montgomery County (773 cases, 18 deaths, 272 recoveries)
Galveston County (693 cases, 30 deaths, 430 recoveries)
Walker County (374 cases, 19 deaths, 71 recoveries)
Brazos County (305 cases, 18 deaths, 143 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 14

4:05 PM:

FT. BEND ISD TO HOLD GRADUATIONS: FBISD is hosting graduation ceremonies for all 11 of its high schools at Kenneth Hall Stadium between June 1-6 in a safe, non-contact event for grads and guests. Click here for more details.

Here are the graduation dates and times:

Monday, June 1, 2020

8:00 a.m. Austin HS

8:00 p.m. Ridge Point HS

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

8:00 a.m. Hightower HS

8:00 p.m. Bush HS

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

8:00 a.m. Elkins HS

8:00 p.m. Dulles HS

Thursday, June 4, 2020

8:00 a.m. Clements HS

8:00 p.m. Marshall HS

Friday, June 5, 2020

8:00 a.m. Kempner HS

8:00 p.m. Travis HS

Saturday, June 6, 2020

8:00 a.m. Willowridge HS

8:00 p.m. Makeup Slot

Sunday, June 7, 2020

8:00 p.m. Makeup Slot

Monday, June 8, 2020

8:00 a.m. Makeup Slot

LIMITED METRO PARK & RIDE ROUTES AVAILABLE ON MONDAY: Limited Park & Ride service will be available on May 18 with routes connecting riders traveling along all major freeway corridors to downtown. Click here for the list of schedules.

6:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,687
Number of deaths: 353
Number of recoveries: 5,104

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (5,030 cases, 104 deaths, 1,193 recoveries)
Harris County (3,591 cases, 84 deaths, 2,122 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,452 cases, 40 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Brazoria County (838 cases, 9 deaths, 364 recoveries)
Montgomery County (758 cases, 17 deaths, 261 recoveries)
Galveston County (691 cases, 30 deaths, 424 recoveries)
Walker County (397 cases, 18 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (301 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 13

3:30 PM:

NEW VIRTUAL JOB FAIRS: At his daily COVID-19 update press conference, Mayor Turner announced that the Houston Health Department is hosting two virtual job fairs for 300 temporary positions to increase their workforce to monitor and contain COVID-19. The job fair will take place May 14 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. You can visit the City of Houston Human Resources careers website to find links to join.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city is currently. ina budgetary crisis and 3,000 city of Houston employees will face up to 10 days of furloughs.

7:05 AM:

RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM BEGINS: Announced last week, renters will be able to go online and apply for rental assistance beginning today. Applicants must be current on their rent prior to the month of April and have undergone financial hardship such as loss of job-related to the pandemic in order to qualify. Further, they must have a median income of approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,349
Number of deaths: 346
Number of recoveries: 4,957

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,913 cases, 101 deaths, 1,141 recoveries)
Harris County (3,503 cases, 82 deaths, 2,020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,404 cases, 40 deaths, 240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (814 cases, 9 deaths, 349 recoveries)
Montgomery County (742 cases, 17 deaths, 257 recoveries)
Galveston County (688 cases, 29 deaths, 416 recoveries)
Walker County (399 cases, 17 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (287 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 12

5:05 PM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 13,214
Number of deaths: 343
Number of recoveries: 4,850

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,913 cases, 101 deaths, 1,118 recoveries)
Harris County (3,416 cases, 79 deaths, 2,020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,404 cases, 40 deaths, 240 recoveries)
Brazoria County (801 cases, 9 deaths, 345 recoveries)
Montgomery County (724 cases, 17 deaths, 255 recoveries)
Galveston County (686 cases, 29 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Walker County (399 cases, 17 deaths, 72 recoveries)
Brazos County (287 cases, 18 deaths, 122 recoveries)

8:40 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,988
Number of deaths: 338
Number of recoveries: 4,809

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,760 cases, 100 deaths, 1,118 recoveries)
Harris County (3,416 cases, 79 deaths, 2020 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,385 cases, 38 deaths, 236 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (686 cases, 29 deaths, 408 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (278 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 11

5:05 PM:

HOUSTON CITY COUNCIL MEMBER TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19: Councilwoman Letitia Plummer wrote a letter to Mayor Sylvester Turner confirming her positive test and that she will not attend council meetings until her results for the virus return negative. She’s the first and only elected official in the city known to have contracted coronavirus.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,644
Number of deaths: 330
Number of recoveries: 4,650

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,347 cases, 78 deaths, 1,970 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,385 cases, 38 deaths, 236 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (685 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (2718cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

7:30 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,635
Number of deaths: 330
Number of recoveries: 4,646

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,347 cases, 78 deaths, 1,970 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,384 cases, 38 deaths, 232 recoveries)
Brazoria County (789 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (685 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (354 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (271 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 10

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 12,511
Number of deaths: 323
Number of recoveries: 4,602

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,531 cases, 94 deaths, 1,046 recoveries)
Harris County (3,272 cases, 74 deaths, 1,943 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,370 cases, 36 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Brazoria County (784 cases, 9 deaths, 338 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (680 cases, 29 deaths, 400 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (265 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 9

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas.:

Total number of cases: 12,243
Number of deaths: 315
Number of recoveries: 4,484

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,419 cases, 90 deaths, 981 recoveries)
Harris County (3,175 cases, 70 deaths, 1,907 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,357 cases, 36 deaths, 220 recoveries)
Brazoria County (772 cases, 9 deaths, 325 recoveries)
Montgomery County (699 cases, 16 deaths, 254 recoveries)
Galveston County (676 cases, 29 deaths, 397 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (256 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 8

5:00 PM:

PENCE STAFFER TESTS POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS: Vice Presiden Mike Pence’s press secretary, Katie Miller, has tested positive for the coronavirus. She’s the second White House staff member to have tested positive this week, following one of Donald Trump’s personal valets.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas.:

Total number of cases: 11,9170
Number of deaths: 306
Number of recoveries: 4,355

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,227 cases, 85 deaths, 911 recoveries)
Harris County (3,150 cases, 69 deaths, 1,868 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,357 cases, 36 deaths, 220 recoveries)
Brazoria County (741 cases, 8 deaths, 319 recoveries)
Montgomery County (689 cases, 15 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Galveston County (672 cases, 32 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Walker County (348 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (256 cases, 18 deaths, 120 recoveries)

9:00 AM:

HISD HOLDING VIRTUAL TEACHER JOB FAIR: HISD has announced a virtual teacher job fair will take place on Tuesday, May 12 for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year. The event takes place from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. and you can apply at www.teachHISD.org. The current starting salary for teachers is $54,369 and all applicants must have Texas Teacher Certificate appropriate for level and subject area of assignment, be a U.S. citizen or resident and have a valid Texas driver’s license.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas. Texas has allowed for hair salons, nail salons and barbershops to reopen at 25% capacity + social distancing rules beginning today.:

Total number of cases: 11,916
Number of deaths: 302
Number of recoveries: 4,347

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,227 cases, 85 deaths, 911 recoveries)
Harris County (3,150 cases, 69 deaths, 1,868 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,332 cases, 33 deaths, 213 recoveries)
Brazoria County (741 cases, 8 deaths, 319 recoveries)
Montgomery County (689 cases, 15 deaths, 249 recoveries)
Galveston County (672 cases, 32 deaths, 394 recoveries)
Walker County (332 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (243 cases, 17 deaths, 119 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 7

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,727
Number of deaths: 296
Number of recoveries: 4,195

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,139 cases, 82 deaths, 855 recoveries)
Harris County (3,105 cases, 68 deaths, 1,830 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,332 cases, 33 deaths, 213 recoveries)
Brazoria County (716 cases, 7 deaths, 303 recoveries)
Montgomery County (673 cases, 15 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Galveston County (669 cases, 32 deaths, 382 recoveries)
Walker County (332 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (243 cases, 17 deaths, 119 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 6

5:30 PM:

CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $15M FUND TO ASSIST RENTERS STRUGGLING TO PAY RENT: Beginning on May 7, landlords can use the new online portal, HoustonRentAssistance.com. Landlords must enroll in the rental assistance program in order for their tenants to apply for the funds. It isn’t just for apartments but any property that has tenants who have on file.

Renters will be able to go online and apply beginning on May 13 at 10 a.m., must be current on their rent prior to the month of April and have undergone financial hardship such as loss of job-related to the pandemic in order to qualify. Further, they must have a median income of approximately $40,000 for one person or $60,000 for a family of four.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,665
Number of deaths: 294
Number of recoveries: 4,188

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,139 cases, 82 deaths, 855 recoveries)
Harris County (3,105 cases, 68 deaths, 1,830 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,287 cases, 32 deaths, 207 recoveries)
Brazoria County (716 cases, 7 deaths, 303 recoveries)
Montgomery County (672 cases, 15 deaths, 224 recoveries)
Galveston County (669 cases, 32 deaths, 382 recoveries)
Walker County (327 cases, 15 deaths, 38 recoveries)
Brazos County (232 cases, 17 deaths, 118 recoveries)

6:25 AM:

BLUE ANGELS FLYING OVER HOUSTON: To celebrate frontline workers, the Blue Angels Fighter Jet group will be flying over the city beginning at 12:30 p.m.

TEXAS BRACING FOR ANOTHER WAVE OF COVID-19 CASES AFTER REOPENING: Gov. Greg Abbott admitted that he’s expecting a rise in COVID-19 cases as Texas moves along with its reopening plans but believes Texas hospitals can handle it.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,429
Number of deaths: 278
Number of recoveries: 4,028

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (4,062 cases, 79 deaths, 818 recoveries)
Harris County (3,066 cases, 65 deaths, 1,794 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,245 cases, 30 deaths, 186 recoveries)
Brazoria County (698 cases, 7 deaths, 291 recoveries)
Montgomery County (662 cases, 15 deaths, 201 recoveries)
Galveston County (659 cases, 28 deaths, 370 recoveries)
Walker County (308 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (219 cases, 17 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 5

4:00 PM:

BARBERSHOPS, HAIR SALONS, NAIL SHOPS TO REOPEN FRIDAY: Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Tuesday that the next phase of reopening Texas would occur, beginning with barbershops, hair salons and nail shops to be able to reopen if they choose to do so on May 8. Office buildings, exercise facilities and gyms can reopen on May 18 at 25 percent capacity. All must follow social distancing guidelines.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,220
Number of deaths: 274
Number of recoveries: 3,843

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,992 cases, 75 deaths, 795 recoveries)
Harris County (2,975 cases, 65 deaths, 1,709 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,245 cases, 30 deaths, 186 recoveries)
Brazoria County (694 cases, 7 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (648 cases, 28 deaths, 354 recoveries)
Montgomery County (640 cases, 15 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Walker County (298 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (209 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

6:22 AM:

Kroger & Costco are limiting meat purchases due to slowdown at processing plants.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 11,142
Number of deaths: 271
Number of recoveries: 3,820

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,992 cases, 75 deaths, 795 recoveries)
Harris County (2,975 cases, 65 deaths, 1,709 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,187 cases, 28 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Brazoria County (694 cases, 7 deaths, 277 recoveries)
Galveston County (648 cases, 28 deaths, 354 recoveries)
Montgomery County (640 cases, 15 deaths, 163 recoveries)
Walker County (298 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (209 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 4

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,948
Number of deaths: 260
Number of recoveries: 3,711

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,908 cases, 69 deaths, 774 recoveries)
Harris County (2,930 cases, 64 deaths, 1,668 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,183 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (679 cases, 6 deaths, 274 recoveries)
Galveston County (636 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Montgomery County (634 cases, 14 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 3

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,936
Number of deaths: 260
Number of recoveries: 3,711

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,908 cases, 69 deaths, 774 recoveries)
Harris County (2,930 cases, 64 deaths, 1,668 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,183 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Galveston County (636 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

HISD has announced the food distribution sites for the week ending May 8:

Monday, May 4

Fondren Middle School, 6333 S. Braeswood Blvd., 9 a.m.

Sterling Aviation High School, 11625 Martindale Road, 9 a.m.

Tijerina Elementary School, 6501 Sherman St., 11 a.m.

Marshall Elementary School, 6200 Winfield Road, 3 p.m.

Moreno Elementary School, 620 East Canino Road, 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 5

Highland Heights Elementary School, 865 Paul Quinn St., 9 a.m.

Madison High School, 13719 White Heather Drive, 9 a.m.

Thomas Middle School, 5655 Selinsky Road, 11 a.m.

Revere Middle School, 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 3 p.m.

Shadydale Elementary School, 5905 Tidwell Road, 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 6

Clifton Middle School, 6001 Golden Forest Drive, 9 a.m.

Northside High School, 1101 Quitman St., 9 a.m.

Bonham Elementary School, 8302 Braes River Drive, 11 a.m.

Bastian Elementary School, 5051 Bellfort Ave., 3 p.m.

Henry Middle School, 10702 East Hardy Road, 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 7

Furr High School, 520 Mercury Dr., 9 a.m.

North Forest High School, 10726 Mesa Dr., 9 a.m.

Milby High School, 1601 Broadway St., 11 a.m.

Tinsley Elementary School, 11035 Bob White Dr., 3 p.m.

Fleming Middle School, 4910 Collingsworth St., 3 p.m.

Friday, May 8

Waltrip High School, 1900 W. 34^th St., 9 a.m.

Navarro Middle School, 5100 Polk St., 9 a.m.

Chavez High School, 8501 Howard Dr., 11 a.m.

Key Middle School, 4000 Kelley St., 3 p.m.

Benavidez Elementary School, 6262 Gulfton St., 3 p.m.

UPDATES: May 2

Judge Lina Hidalgo signed a new stay-at-home order on Saturday, two days after the statewide stay-at-home order expired on April 30. Non-essential Harris County businesses and others that were not opened by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order are to remain closed through May 20.

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,748
Number of deaths: 253
Number of recoveries: 3,623

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,835 cases, 65 deaths, 743 recoveries)
Harris County (2,873 cases, 64 deaths, 1,621 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,133 cases, 27 deaths, 153 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (629 cases, 28 deaths, 344 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (208 cases, 16 deaths, 115 recoveries)

7:05 AM:

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,504
Number of deaths: 243
Number of recoveries: 3,490

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,720 cases, 60 deaths, 702 recoveries)
Harris County (2,831 cases, 62 deaths, 1,576 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,079 cases, 26 deaths, 145 recoveries)
Brazoria County (665 cases, 6 deaths, 271 recoveries)
Montgomery County (629 cases, 14 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (614 cases, 27 deaths, 340 recoveries)
Walker County (290 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (202 cases, 16 deaths, 91 recoveries)

UPDATES: May 1

Here are the updated evening numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas:

Total number of cases: 10,229
Number of deaths: 232
Number of recoveries: 3,385

Top County Breakdown:

Houston (3,613 cases, 56 deaths, 665 recoveries)
Harris County (2,743 cases, 58 deaths, 1,524 recoveries)
Fort Bend County (1,079 cases, 26 deaths, 145 recoveries)
Brazoria County (637 cases, 6 deaths, 270 recoveries)
Montgomery County (602 cases, 12 deaths, 152 recoveries)
Galveston County (595 cases, 26 deaths, 328 recoveries)
Walker County (288 cases, 7 deaths, 31 recoveries)
Brazos County (202 cases, 16 deaths, 91 recoveries)

SOME MALLS REOPENING MAY 5: Although The Galleria is reopening today, certain local malls such as Baybrook, Deerbook, First Colony, Willowbrook and The Woodlands are set to reopen on May 5th. Those malls will open with business hours being from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.

PHASE 1 BEGINS: Movie theaters aren’t reopening just yet, restaurants and retailers can reopen with a reduced occupancy of 25%, bars, gyms, and salons are still closed and churches and places of worship can increase occupancy. Masks are optional but you must maintain social distancing.

Here are the updated numbers regarding the novel coronavirus in Southeast, Texas: