Statehouses without mask rules could be hotbeds for COVID-19 spread
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
As lawmakers around the U.S. convene this winter to deal with the COVID-19 crisis, statehouses themselves could prove to be hothouses for infection.
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of second payment
The Internal Revenue Service has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your second stimulus payment.
The Internal Revenue Service has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your second stimulus payment.
Online registration opens for COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Houston
Healthcare workers, people age 65 and older and people age 18 and older with at least one chronic medical condition putting them at increased risk of severe illness and death can sign up for an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine in Houston.
Healthcare workers, people age 65 and older and people age 18 and older with at least one chronic medical condition putting them at increased risk of severe illness and death can sign up for an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine in Houston.
Researcher traces origin of COVID-19
As we begin the near year, experts are still working hard to learn more about COVID-19 to learn how to fight it. We caught up with a lead researcher in Taiwan about new information he has discovered about the origin of the novel virus.
As we begin the near year, experts are still working hard to learn more about COVID-19 to learn how to fight it. We caught up with a lead researcher in Taiwan about new information he has discovered about the origin of the novel virus.
Texas reports new record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas hit a new record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations Sunday. It was the sixth time in seven days that the state reported record breaking hospitalizations.
Texas hit a new record high for COVID-19 hospitalizations Sunday. It was the sixth time in seven days that the state reported record breaking hospitalizations.
Houston family-owned restaurant says they were harassed over mask mandate
A local family-owned restaurant says they were harassed by protestors urging customers to boycott the business for abiding by the state’s mask mandate on Saturday night.
A local family-owned restaurant says they were harassed by protestors urging customers to boycott the business for abiding by the state’s mask mandate on Saturday night.
Researcher traces origin of COVID-19
We caught up with a lead researcher in Taiwan about new information he has discovered about the origin of the novel virus. As COVID-19 has stumped researchers for a year, new information continues to surface daily about the highly contagious virus.
We caught up with a lead researcher in Taiwan about new information he has discovered about the origin of the novel virus. As COVID-19 has stumped researchers for a year, new information continues to surface daily about the highly contagious virus.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
US coronavirus death toll surpasses 350,000 as experts anticipate post-holiday surge
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
More than 20 million people in the country have been infected
Houston woman is welcomed home after being hospitalized with COVID-19 for 6 months
For months, Lollie Jean's family thought they would never see her again. On Saturday, her family and friends welcomed her home.
For months, Lollie Jean's family thought they would never see her again. On Saturday, her family and friends welcomed her home.
Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.
City of Houston holding its first ever COVID-19 vaccination clinic Saturday
The City of Houston is holding a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for people in the 1A and 1B categories. Only 750 people will be vaccinated on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
The City of Houston is holding a free COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for people in the 1A and 1B categories. Only 750 people will be vaccinated on Saturday, January 2, 2021.
More Texans now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The state of Texas is focused on trying to get about 30 million people vaccinated this year.
The state of Texas is focused on trying to get about 30 million people vaccinated this year.
Texas hits new virus hospitalization record, passing 12,000
Texas hit another grim milestone Thursday when it surpassed 12,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, setting a new record high in that category for the fourth consecutive day.
Texas hit another grim milestone Thursday when it surpassed 12,000 patients hospitalized with COVID-19, setting a new record high in that category for the fourth consecutive day.
Thousands of volunteers got a placebo; Should they now receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
District judge rules to allow dine-in restrictions in Austin-Travis County
After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.
After pushback from the state, Austin-Travis County will be allowed to enforce food and beverage establishments to close for dine-in between the hours of 10:30 pm and 6:00 am through the holiday weekend.
COVID-19: 1 year ago, medical bulletin went out on 'undiagnosed pneumonia'
Dec. 30, marks the one year anniversary of when the global medical community received an alert about an unidentified cluster of a pneumonia-like illness that would later come to be known as COVID-19.
Dec. 30, marks the one year anniversary of when the global medical community received an alert about an unidentified cluster of a pneumonia-like illness that would later come to be known as COVID-19.
Houston family to start the new year in a new car thanks to a donation
Just like that, Houston wife and mother of two, Anesia Gordon, won a car and she became pretty emotional when Houston's own Trae Tha Truth and DJ Mr. Rogers gave her the news.
Just like that, Houston wife and mother of two, Anesia Gordon, won a car and she became pretty emotional when Houston's own Trae Tha Truth and DJ Mr. Rogers gave her the news.
Emergency SNAP benefits in Texas extended for January with increase
Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended another month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recipients will see an additional 15 percent increase in January.
Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended another month amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and recipients will see an additional 15 percent increase in January.