More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to decline
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas fell again Sunday after dipping below 10,000 for the first time since December on Saturday.
The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Texas fell again Sunday after dipping below 10,000 for the first time since December on Saturday.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Rental assistance available to eligible Galveston residents
The program can pay up to six-months of an eligible Galveston City household’s rent.
The program can pay up to six-months of an eligible Galveston City household’s rent.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Houston parents weigh in after CDC says vaccines not necessary for return to classroom
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Houston parents are reacting to a new recommendation from the CDC that schools can return to in person learning without vaccinations.
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
US COVID-19 death toll surpasses 450,000
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
Coronavirus deaths in the United States have surpassed 450,000. The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines.
New campaign launched to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among Harris Co. minorities
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urges minority communities to buy into the coronavirus vaccine to help the region reach herd immunity.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo urges minority communities to buy into the coronavirus vaccine to help the region reach herd immunity.
Professional cowboy discusses financial fallout of Houston rodeo canceled again
After the Houston rodeo got canceled again, a professional cowboy tells FOX 26 he's really feeling it in his pockets.
After the Houston rodeo got canceled again, a professional cowboy tells FOX 26 he's really feeling it in his pockets.
Why you need to mask up after getting the COVID-19 vaccine
We're speaking to Dr. Galant Chan from Baylor's St. Luke Medical Center about why people need to keep their guard up after they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
We're speaking to Dr. Galant Chan from Baylor's St. Luke Medical Center about why people need to keep their guard up after they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
'I am optimistic now': Post-pandemic hiring could rebound quickly
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
A hopeful view is gaining steam that as vaccinations reach a critical mass, perhaps around midyear, and the government provides further stimulus, the economy and the job market will strengthen much faster than they did after previous recessions.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
RodeoHouston 2021 canceled due to health, safety concerns
RodeoHouston has been canceled for 2021. The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will go on in March.
RodeoHouston has been canceled for 2021. The Junior Livestock and Horse Show competitions will go on in March.
Survey: One-third of Texans unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine
Of those surveyed in Texas, about one-third said they were unlikely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and about 22% said they definitely will decline taking the shot.
Of those surveyed in Texas, about one-third said they were unlikely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and about 22% said they definitely will decline taking the shot.
'Just lay low and cool it': Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert doesn’t want Sunday's Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.
President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.