Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Houston-area doctor feels 'encouraged' by recent decline in COVID-19 cases
Has the COVID-19 surge finally peaked? Some experts say national data suggests the U.S. may have peaked earlier this month.
Has the COVID-19 surge finally peaked? Some experts say national data suggests the U.S. may have peaked earlier this month.
Fauci cites ‘liberating feeling’ in pandemic update during 2nd Biden White House press briefing
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
After President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders Thursday aimed at getting the worsening coronavirus pandemic under control, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, who was scheduled to hold her second daily press conference, relinquished the podium in the White House press briefing room to Dr. Anthony Fauci.
FBI, FDA warn of COVID-19 vaccine and cure scams
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells you what you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan tells you what you need to know to avoid being taken advantage of by scammers.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Houston-area could be on downward trend following latest COVID-19 case surge
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Dr. James McDeavitt about the coronavirus-related numbers he's seeing in the Houston area.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Dr. James McDeavitt about the coronavirus-related numbers he's seeing in the Houston area.
Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”
Fort Bend County receives 5,850 COVID-19 doses; preregistration reopens
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services received a supply of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday and will begin scheduling appointments for those who are currently preregistered.
Fort Bend County Health & Human Services received a supply of 5,850 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday and will begin scheduling appointments for those who are currently preregistered.
Texas shows 450 new COVID-19 deaths as state toll nears 33,000
Texas state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as fatalities rapidly mount after a recent surge in hospitalizations.
Texas state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as fatalities rapidly mount after a recent surge in hospitalizations.
'There's light at the end of the tunnel': New clinics aid COVID-19 'long-haulers'
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Dozens of clinics have cropped up around the U.S. to address a puzzling and troubling aspect of COVID-19 — the after-effects that can stubbornly afflict some people weeks or months after the infection itself has subsided.
Can you be fired for testing positive for COVID-19?
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
Ivonne Villarreal says she furious that her 69-year-old father was fired and cut off from his health insurance on the same day he told his employer he tested positive for COVID-19.
States running out of COVID-19 vaccine doses, canceling appointments
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
The push to inoculate Americans against the coronavirus is hitting a roadblock: A number of states are reporting they are running out of vaccine, and tens of thousands of people who managed to get appointments for a first dose are seeing them canceled.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Abbott visits Houston hospital, does not invite county or city health leaders
Governor Greg Abbott and top state health officials were at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott and top state health officials were at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Texas.
COVID-19 mutations are rapidly appearing as US surpasses 400,000 deaths
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Houston-area educators going above and beyond during COVID-19 pandemic
Aldine ISD's Johnson Elementary has created a CARES Team to keep COVID cases down and keep a connection with families during the pandemic.
Aldine ISD's Johnson Elementary has created a CARES Team to keep COVID cases down and keep a connection with families during the pandemic.
TABC suspends liquor permits for three Houston clubs
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has announced an emergency order to suspend liquor permits for three Houston clubs for violating the state's requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has announced an emergency order to suspend liquor permits for three Houston clubs for violating the state's requirements to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Biden, Harris honor COVID-19 victims at Lincoln Memorial on eve of Inauguration Day 2021
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris kicked off inaugural events in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday with a lighting ceremony to honor the more than 400,000 Americans killed by the coronavirus.
Houston to participate in nationwide memorial for COVID-19 victims
City Hall, Partnership Tower, and The Wortham will be among the buildings lit amber during the nationwide memorial. The ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m.
City Hall, Partnership Tower, and The Wortham will be among the buildings lit amber during the nationwide memorial. The ceremony will begin at 4:30 p.m.