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Texas heeds call to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines

Texas heeds call to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines

More than 500,000 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in Texas, and health officials say none of the six reported cases of blood clots occurred in the state.

11 mins ago
US recommends 'pause' on J&J COVID-19 vaccine to investigate rare clotting reports

US recommends 'pause' on J&J COVID-19 vaccine to investigate rare clotting reports

Federal health officials are recommending a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after six reported U.S. cases of a rare type of blood clotting following vaccination.

28 mins ago
Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health will pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at their sites following guidance from federal health officials.

50 mins ago
Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Texas hover under 3,000

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Texas hover under 3,000

The Texas Department of State Health Services said Monday that there were 2,823 people with the coronavirus hospitalized on Sunday, the most recent day data was available.

2 hours ago
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more

J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more

What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.

2 hours ago
India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

7 hours ago
Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.

14 hours ago
Surveys say pandemic is delaying retirements, prompting more people to save

Surveys say pandemic is delaying retirements, prompting more people to save

After more than a year of the pandemic, a lot of people have felt their finances pinched. That's especially true for those who were hoping to retire, only to find they may have to wait.

19 hours ago
Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Uber, Paypal, Walgreens launch $11M fund to get people to COVID-19 vaccination appointments

Uber, Paypal and Walgreens are teaming up to provide transportation for people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations with a new program.

20 hours ago
COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where

COVID-19 testing in greater Houston area: how and where

Where can you get tested for COVID-19 in Houston and surrounding areas. There are public testing sites and private sites. Some are free of charge, others cost a fee or bill a patient's insurance.

23 hours ago
Where to get COVID-19 vaccine in the Houston area

Where to get COVID-19 vaccine in the Houston area

Who is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine in the greater Houston area, and how can they get it? FOX 26 breaks it down.

23 hours ago
Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open

Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open

With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.

1 day ago
Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model

Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model

A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.

1 day ago
Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds

Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds

Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.

1 day ago
Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.

1 day ago
Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations

Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

1 day ago
Hospitalizations trending down one month after Texas lifted COVID-19 restrictions

Hospitalizations trending down one month after Texas lifted COVID-19 restrictions

This weekend marked one month since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Texas.  Since the restrictions were lifted, Coronavirus hospitalizations statewide have trended down.

1 day ago
Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.

1 day ago
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.

1 day ago
1,500 spots available at Memorial Hermann vaccine clinic

1,500 spots available at Memorial Hermann vaccine clinic

Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. Find the link to sign-up in this story!

1 day ago
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US recommends 'pause' on J&J COVID-19 vaccine to investigate rare clotting reports

US recommends 'pause' on J&J COVID-19 vaccine to investigate rare clotting reports

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Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

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NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules

NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules

Texas vehicle registration waiver expires Wednesday

Texas vehicle registration waiver expires Wednesday

Spring Branch ISD teacher on administrative leave after school lesson gone wrong

Spring Branch ISD teacher on administrative leave after school lesson gone wrong

Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

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