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As of Saturday morning: There are 4,559,930 million confirmed cases worldwide. There are 308,038 deaths reported worldwide, with approximately 87,568 deaths in the United States. According to Johns Hopkins At the moment. At the time of the latest update, Texas Health & Welfare Services Report 45,198 COVID-19 cases and 1,272 deaths. 8,817 confirmed cases Houston and Harris County As of the May 15 update, 199 known deaths have been reported.

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here Numbers showing trends as of May 14

Has the latest updates from around Houston and around the world (all Time is Central / Houston time):

May 16, 4:51 pm — The Galveston County Health District reported five COVID-19 cases, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 701. The total county recovery remains 434.

May 16 3:20 pm — The state on Saturday reported 1,801 additional laboratory-confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus among the Texas, reaching a total of 46,999. Currently, there are a total of 1,305 deaths related to coronaviruses, an increase of 33 from Friday.

The 1,801 new cases represent the largest daily increase in new coronavirus diagnoses in Texas. At least some of the spikes may be due to an outbreak in Amarillo. According to state leaders, at least 700 newly confirmed cases were reported in the community alone. The state has been working for a few weeks to start testing employees at meat packing plants in the region, the results of which are currently being reported.

May 16, 1:23 pm — Harris County reported 76 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths outside Houston.

May 16th 10:30 a.m. — A detective fighting Houston police COVID-19 has been discharged from the hospital.

Ramon “Ray” Cervantes was discharged 45 days later in a hospital Saturday. He has been on intensive care since April to fight the virus. Click here for details.

May 16, 9:05 am — Fort Bend County has reported 48 new COVID-19 cases and 8 additional recoveries.

May 16 6:09 a.m. — The NFL team can begin reopening the facility on Tuesday, with the approval of state and local governments.

In a memo sent by Roger Goodell to 32 teams Friday, the AP said in a memo, the club “complies with additional public health requirements in the jurisdiction,” (League Medical Officer) Dr. (Allen) Sill, May. Distributed to all clubs on the 6th. ” Click here for details..

May 15, 6:25 pm — Katy ISD will extend its “side-by-side” “grab and go” meal service with some changes to the distribution site from May 26th during the summer.

Since March 16th, Katie ISD provides 766,453 meals to children in the Katie area, supporting their nutritional needs to learn, grow and thrive throughout the year.

Facilities at Cinco Ranch High School, Hassel Primary School, Williams Primary School, and Tompkins High School will be closed during the summer for meal distribution. Last meal service at these locations will be Thursday 21st May.

May 15, 5:15 pm — Due to bad weather, the Houston Independent School District and the Houston Food Bank are rescheduleing a mass community food ration scheduled for Saturday 16 May at the NRG to ensure the safety of families, staff and volunteers. I will.

A large community food distribution will be held on Monday, May 18, from 2pm to 7pm. NRG yellow lot. Operated by Houston Food Bank.

Families may continue to visit HISD’s regular weekday food distribution site next week. Each site can deliver up to 500 bags, or £ 15,000, of food per day.

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Coronavirus symptoms Similar to flu or cold.. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Disease Control Center.. Some patients also have nausea, body aches, headaches, and stomach problems. Loss of taste or smell can also be an early warning sign.

Most healthy people have mild symptoms. Ah Study of over 72,000 patients According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in China, 80% of cases were mild.

However, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, renal failure, and even death, World Health Organization. Older people with poor health are at the highest risk of serious illness. However, US experts see a significant number of young people, including ICU, being hospitalized.

CDC believes that symptoms will appear 2 to 14 days after exposure.

• Air due to coughing or sneezing
• Closing personal contact, such as touching or waving
• Touch the object or surface with the virus, and then touch your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.

• Stay home when you are sick.
• Separate meals and sleep from family
• Use different tools or dishes
• Cover your cough and sneeze with your arms, not your hands.
• If you use a tissue, please throw it in the trash.
• Follow social distance

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• If you are over 60 and have underlying illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or respiratory illnesses such as asthma or COPD, the World Health Organization should avoid crowds and places where you may come in contact with sick people. I am giving you advice.

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