New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.
Dawn Wells, Mary Ann on ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ dies of COVID-19 at 82
Dawn Wells, who famously played Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday due to COVID-19-related causes.
Dawn Wells, who famously played Mary Ann Summers on “Gilligan’s Island,” died Wednesday due to COVID-19-related causes.
$2,000 stimulus checks all but dead as McConnell cites 'no realistic path' in Senate to increase
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
President Donald Trump’s push for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks has stalled out in the Republican-led Senate.
'Cancel all gatherings': Alert sent out to Harris Co. residents regarding COVID-19, New Year's Eve
A public safety alert was sent out to Harris County residents on Wednesday afternoon urging everyone to cancel all gatherings ahead of New Year's Eve.
A public safety alert was sent out to Harris County residents on Wednesday afternoon urging everyone to cancel all gatherings ahead of New Year's Eve.
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Kids get coronavirus at gatherings more often than school, study finds
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Children are more at risk of contracting the coronavirus at a social gathering than in a classroom or childcare setting, a study by the University of Mississippi Medical Center found.
Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations
In separate statements, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state health Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt suggested that some hospitals are not moving fast enough in distributing the vaccine to the first rounds of eligible patients.
In separate statements, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state health Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt suggested that some hospitals are not moving fast enough in distributing the vaccine to the first rounds of eligible patients.
UK approves second COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
Houston ER seeing double the normal number of people seeking COVID test
Experts are recommending folks consider getting tested after they’ve been to a group gathering and before they see additional people for the New Year holiday.
Experts are recommending folks consider getting tested after they’ve been to a group gathering and before they see additional people for the New Year holiday.
Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
Pediatricians recommend mask-wearing for children while playing sports to prevent COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
McConnell blocks immediate Democratic push for $2,000 stimulus checks
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday blocked Democrats' push to immediately bring President Donald Trump's demand for bigger $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks up for a vote.
Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Houston mayor asks residents to avoid large gatherings for New Year’s Eve
“People have to be responsible. People also have to assume the responsibility that when they hold these large events and people end up getting sick, and some people could eventually die, people have to assume the responsibility for that,” Mayor Turner said.
“People have to be responsible. People also have to assume the responsibility that when they hold these large events and people end up getting sick, and some people could eventually die, people have to assume the responsibility for that,” Mayor Turner said.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Texas hits new record high of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.