The Texas Medical Center has predicted that unless the spread of the virus is mitigated, Houston hospitals could exceed existing capacity by mid-July.

Healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID crisis have spent exhausting months working and self-quarantining off-duty to keep from infecting others. Encountering people who indignantly refuse face coverings can feel like a slap in the face.

Advocates for consumers with chronic conditions say the rule will make it harder for patients who rely on very expensive drugs to afford them.

If you suspect you have COVID-19 and need to isolate to protect vulnerable members of your household, call your local public health department.