FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.

Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress

Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.

US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day

Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.

Doctors concerned about long-term effects of COVID-19 on children

Doctors at Memorial Hermann say they’re seeing an alarming number of children who can't function the way they used to after contracting COVID-19, and they are concerned about possible damage to their hearts.

Abbott: Texas has distributed 224,000 doses of vaccine so far

Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided an update on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Texas at the UPS Distribution Center in Austin.

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Biden to take presidential oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris will take their oaths of office outside the U.S. Capitol building, but it probably won't look like other inaugurations.

Questions regarding COVID-19 vaccine
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FOX 26's Maria Salazar speaks with one area doctor to answer some of your questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

NAACP hosting virtual town hall regarding COVID-19

The NAACP is hosting a virtual town hall at 7 p.m. tonight to provide an update on the latest research and information on slowing the spread, vaccine availability, and distribution. 

Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal

The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.

Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon

Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.

California orders more body bags as coronavirus cases claim more lives

California is distributing 5,000 body bags mostly to the hard-hit Los Angeles and San Diego areas and has 60 refrigerated trailers standing by as makeshift morgues in anticipation of a surge of COVID-19 deaths,

Germany enters stricter lockdown as coronavirus deaths hit new high

Germany has hit a new record level of deaths from the coronavirus as it enters a stricter lockdown, closing shops and schools.

Biden to take oath outside Capitol amid COVID-19 restrictions

The president-elect's team is proceeding with plans without any assurances that outgoing President Donald Trump will participate.