Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
‘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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Years of research paved the way for speedy COVID-19 vaccines
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
How could scientists race out COVID-19 vaccines so fast without cutting corners? A head start helped.
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.
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.
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.”
“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.
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
Medical workers treating Coronavirus patients will be first in line for the vaccine.
Medical workers treating Coronavirus patients will be first in line for the vaccine.
Kansas hospital runs out of staff amid COVID-19 surge
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
A rural hospital in Kansas illustrates the depths of the COVID-19 crisis in small towns. It has been running out of healthy staff to care for the sick.
COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program launched for Texas small business workers
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Divison of Emergency Management (TDEM) have launched a COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program for front line workers at small businesses in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Divison of Emergency Management (TDEM) have launched a COVID-19 rapid testing pilot program for front line workers at small businesses in Texas.
33 million Californians may not leave their homes unless it's essential
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Ten months into the pandemic, most of the state is now back where it started with a new stay-at-home order. But unlike in March, when the pandemic was in its infancy and California was the first state to impose such rules, fewer people are likely to obey them.
Pregnant women and the COVID-19 vaccine
Will the COVID-19 vaccine be safe for pregnant women to take? Dr. Emma Carroll, an OB-GYN from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, breaks down the latest information.
Will the COVID-19 vaccine be safe for pregnant women to take? Dr. Emma Carroll, an OB-GYN from Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, breaks down the latest information.
Nobel prize ceremonies ditching traditional celebrations this year because of coronavirus
The pomp and ceremony of the Nobel prize ceremonies have been reined in this year amid measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus
The pomp and ceremony of the Nobel prize ceremonies have been reined in this year amid measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus
US economy will return to pre-pandemic levels by second-half of 2021, experts predict
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
The U.S. economy's growth is likely slowing as 2020 comes to a close, but a growing number of economists expect it to claw back to its pre-pandemic strength by the second half of next year.
Fresno man battling cancer gets help from star NFL player
Dorian's been searching for a blood stem cell donor for a year and a half, but the New Orleans native never expected it would be Saints running back Ty Montgomery that would step up and try to help.
Dorian's been searching for a blood stem cell donor for a year and a half, but the New Orleans native never expected it would be Saints running back Ty Montgomery that would step up and try to help.
Houston-area ICU nurse recognized as 'Mazda Hero'
One of the winners, Christie Purviance, is an ICU Nurse from a Memorial Hermann Hospital in Humble.
One of the winners, Christie Purviance, is an ICU Nurse from a Memorial Hermann Hospital in Humble.
Houston mayor expects Pfizer vaccine to be approved by the FDA on Thursday
As early as the week of December 14, Texas could distribute more than 224,000 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.
As early as the week of December 14, Texas could distribute more than 224,000 doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine.