Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Houston-area COVID-19 outbreak, delta variant cases should be a wake-up call for Texans, health expert warns
The latest, most transmissible coronavirus variant is spreading rampantly in countries with low vaccination rates, and health experts are bracing for impact in Texas.
13K COVID-19 vaccine appointments filled for the week in Houston
The health department opened 13,070 new appointment slots Sunday for the week of March 22-27. All are now filled.
Customers react to first day of businesses reopening 100%, no masks in Texas
Wednesday marks the first day of the state’s reopening. Businesses are now allowed to operate at 100% and the mask mandate was lifted.
Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID vaccine for friends, family explains why he stands by his decision
A doctor accused of stealing a vial of COVID vaccine is now sharing his side of the story. Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from Harris County Public Health last month.
FEMA expected to open mass COVID-19 vaccine site in Houston this month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing a mass COVID-19 community vaccination site in Houston, and it is expected to open to eligible members of the public in two weeks.
Funeral homes in Los Angeles swamped with bodies, some taking in six times the normal amount
One funeral home in Los Angeles says they are handling 30 bodies a day. That's six times their normal rate. They're rented extra 50-foot refrigerators to hold the bodies.
COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths
Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.
Arizona company hopes its COVID-19 nasal spray can help people as they wait for vaccine
It's not a vaccine, but officials with one Arizona biotech firm hopes their nasal spray could bridge the gap for someone waiting on a vaccine, or can’t get a vaccine.
Dallas company working with Texas A&M to develop COVID-19 breathalyzer test
A new COVID-19 testing device works when someone uses a disposable straw to blow into the machine. Results are sent to the person’s cellphone in seconds.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
Economists urge Congress to send out second round of $1,200 stimulus checks
A group of more than 125 economists is calling on Congress to send out more direct cash payments to American families to help them weather the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent economic downturn.