Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Houston asks holiday travelers to quarantine
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with medical experts about the damage holiday travel could have on local Houston COVID-19 case numbers.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with medical experts about the damage holiday travel could have on local Houston COVID-19 case numbers.
Hospitalizations still high for COVID-19 in Houston, Mayor Turner hinting possible curfew
According to Dr. James McCarthy, the Chief Physician Executive for Memorial Hermann Health System, they’re getting ready now for another possible surge of COVID-19 patients after the holidays.
According to Dr. James McCarthy, the Chief Physician Executive for Memorial Hermann Health System, they’re getting ready now for another possible surge of COVID-19 patients after the holidays.
Health experts issue warnings for those who traveled over Thanksgiving: 'Assume that you were exposed'
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
“Assume that you were exposed,” Dr. Deborah Birx warned those who traveled over the Thanksgiving weekend. “You really need to get tested in the next week."
Holiday air travel surges despite dire health warnings
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
Nearly 1.2 million people passed through U.S. airports Sunday, the greatest number since the pandemic gripped the country in March, despite pleas from health experts for Americans to stay home over Thanksgiving.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Moderna asking US, European regulators to OK its virus shots
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Moderna Inc. said it would ask U.S. and European regulators Monday to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.
Travelers returning home after Thanksgiving holiday, Houston officials urging safety
Over 1-million people are estimated to have passed through TSA checkpoints Sunday. This total is a roughly 50-percent decrease compared to 2019, but still one of the busiest air-travel days so far in 2020.
Over 1-million people are estimated to have passed through TSA checkpoints Sunday. This total is a roughly 50-percent decrease compared to 2019, but still one of the busiest air-travel days so far in 2020.
AP: Pennsylvania lawmaker gets a positive test at Trump meeting
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
A Pennsylvania state senator abruptly left a West Wing meeting with President Donald Trump after being informed he had tested positive for the coronavirus, a person with direct knowledge of the meeting told The Associated Press on Sunday.
Reports: Denver Broncos Quarterbacks pulled from practice over COVID concerns
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday.
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Drew Lock, his backup Brett Rypien and practice squad member Blake Bortles were pulled off the practice field Saturday.
Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
Experts predict COVID-19 numbers may be misleading after the holiday
The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday.
The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday.
Houston mayor not ruling out possible curfew
Turner is asking Houstonians who traveled to areas with high community spread numbers to self quarantine as soon as they return to town or get tested four to five days after returning.
Turner is asking Houstonians who traveled to areas with high community spread numbers to self quarantine as soon as they return to town or get tested four to five days after returning.
Houston hospital preparing for dark holiday season amid COVID-19 pandemic
One Houston doctor believes his hospital will see an influx of patients due to COVID-19.
One Houston doctor believes his hospital will see an influx of patients due to COVID-19.
Georgia boy gathering Hot Wheels to donate to children on Christmas
A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.
A 6-year-old Smyrna boy is making it his mission to make sure children in Atlanta wake up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree.
US surpasses 13M COVID-19 cases, 90K hospitalizations for 1st time
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
The U.S. leads the world in the number of confirmed infections as the country continues to see a record number of new daily cases, hospitalizations and deaths. The news also comes as medical centers warn they are running out of beds and hospital capacity.
United Airlines flying Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
United Airlines Holdings Inc., reportedly began operating charter flights on Friday to better position Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for distribution once the shot is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Practice canceled for LA Rams after 2 positive COVID-19 tests within organization
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
Friday's practice was canceled for the Los Angeles Rams "out of an abundance of caution" after two members of the organization tested positive for the coronavirus, the team announced.
TSA on Wednesday screened the highest number of travelers in one day since the pandemic began
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
While the overall number of travelers is still down, the TSA still reported a massive spike in the number of people passing through airports.
Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths
There are at least three major COVID-19 vaccines that we are hearing about that are promising and could be available fairly soon. But there are also some rumors going on around them. Dr. Melanie Mouzoon with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic debunks the myths.
There are at least three major COVID-19 vaccines that we are hearing about that are promising and could be available fairly soon. But there are also some rumors going on around them. Dr. Melanie Mouzoon with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic debunks the myths.