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.

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.”

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.

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.

‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses

A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.

Houston mayor considering curfew to slow spread of coronavirus
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Mayor Turner wants to avoid a city wide curfew because of the financial impact it will have on local businesses, but says that will be a decision he will make if numbers do not improve.

Memorial Hermann to receive thousands of COVID-19 vaccines next week
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Memorial Hermann is set to receive thousands of doses of a COVID-19 vaccine next week. Dr. David Callender, president and CEO, talks with FOX 26.

Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?

If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.

UN warns 2021 could be ‘bleakest and darkest’ year

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanitarian aid budgets are now facing dire shortfalls as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to worsen.

City of Houston preparing for COVID-19 vaccine rollout, H-E-B to help with distribution

“We’re encouraging people to get vaccinated,” said Mayor Turner. “It will help curb the number of people having to go to hospitals and the number of people testing positive.”

Texas job creation appears to buck trends, but challenges remain

COVID-19 has impacted the job market for millions across the country. There are a few bright spots with recent trends but there are still more than twice as many people unemployed, in our region, compared to a year ago.

H-E-B to help distribute COVID vaccine
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Medical workers treating Coronavirus patients will be first in line for the vaccine.