Fort Bend County increases COVID-19 Risk Level to highest category

Fort Bend County increases COVID-19 Risk Level to highest category

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the COVID-19 Community Risk Level had increased to the highest category and said the pace of positive cases in the county and region “continue to trend in the wrong direction.”

Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the COVID-19 Community Risk Level had increased to the highest category and said the pace of positive cases in the county and region “continue to trend in the wrong direction.”

AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine

AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.

A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

Pentagon prepares small-scale first round of vaccinations

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

The Defense Department will distribute the vaccine at 16 defense sites in the United States and abroad in its initial round.

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Surge of medical school applications amid COVID-19 pandemic dubbed ‘Fauci effect’

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

Applications for medical school have increased significantly amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, with several organizations referring to the surge in interest in the profession as the “Fauci effect.”

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

UK regulators warn of possible allergic reactions to COVID vaccine

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

U.K. regulators have had two reports of possible allergic reactions from people who were given the vaccine for COVID-19.

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials approve Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Canadian health officials on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, days ahead of possible approval in the United States.

Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks

Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks

Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.

Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Trump holds White House COVID-19 vaccine summit as Biden introduces health team

Trump holds White House COVID-19 vaccine summit as Biden introduces health team

President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.

President Donald Trump held a coronavirus vaccine summit Tuesday at the White House as President-elect Joe Biden, who was not invited to the event, formally introduced his health team.

Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus

Nikki Haley says her sister-in-law died of coronavirus

Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”

Nikki Haley's sister-in-law, Rhonda Lee Nelson, is remembered as a singer and piano musician who “ministered to many inside and outside of the church.”

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.

Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says

Chinese vaccine 86% effective, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.

The United Arab Emirates says a Chinese coronavirus vaccine tested in the federation of sheikhdoms is 86% effective, though it released few details.