Here are some recent noteworthy stories dealing with the impact of the coronavirus in North Houston.

The Woodlands-area students work together to donate 500 masks to The Woodlands Fire Department

Five students from different schools in The Woodlands have banded together with a plan to produce and donate about 500 masks per week.

OFFICIAL: Harris County Public Health expects to see coronavirus peak in early May

In a Q&A with Editor Hannah Zedaker, Dr. Sherri Onyiego with Harris County Public Health said current projections show coronavirus cases in the county will likely peak in early May. She also gave updates on testing and hospital capacity as well as the department’s priorities moving forward.

Spring, Klein senior living facilities get creative to help their residents cope during social distancing

In Spring and Klein, despite in-person visitations at senior living facilities being restricted, residents are staying connected to each other and their families through videoconferencing and other socially distant activities.

Here’s how you can make your own face mask at home

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now recommends everyone wear a face mask in public to slow community spread of the coronavirus. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make your own at home—no sewing required.

Tomball cancels annual Consolidated Recycle Day and Clean-up Week due to coronavirus concerns

The city of Tomball canceled plans to collect large items from residents to dispose of April 20-25. The city will still offer a free chipping service for brush.

Andrew Christman, Hannah Zedaker, Adriana Rezal and Danica Smithwick contributed to this report.