COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
Houston police officer battling COVID-19, said to be in 'grave condition'
A Houston officer Ernest Leal is in grave condition, battling COVID-19.
A Houston officer Ernest Leal is in grave condition, battling COVID-19.
More than 900 of Mayo Clinic’s staff sickened with COVID-19
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
The Mayo Clinic reported that 905 Midwest staffers were diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last two weeks, according to spokesperson Kelley Luckstein.
'More cases, more rapidly': Birx, Fauci warn Americans to buckle down as COVID-19 cases surge
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
CDC releases updated Thanksgiving guidelines focusing on small household gatherings
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The updated Thanksgiving guidelines come as experts say small household gatherings have become an important contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Unemployment claims increase to 742,000 as COVID-19 cases surge
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid rose last week to 742,000, the first increase in five weeks and a sign that the resurgent viral outbreak is likely slowing the economy and forcing more companies to cut jobs.
2020 Dickens on The Squares in Galveston canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Dickens on The Strand, which was to be held under a new configuration this year as Dickens on The Squares, has been canceled in Galveston due to concerns over COVID-19.
Dickens on The Strand, which was to be held under a new configuration this year as Dickens on The Squares, has been canceled in Galveston due to concerns over COVID-19.
NYC schools go all-remote; Cuomo warns of 'astronomical' positive test rates in state
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
All New York City Public Schools will temporarily close to in-person instruction beginning Thursday due to increasing coronavirus cases, announced school officials.
Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Contact tracers in Harris Co. doing all they can to keep everyone safe
An alarmingly high number of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Harris County Health Department is making contact tracing more important now than ever.
An alarmingly high number of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Harris County Health Department is making contact tracing more important now than ever.
Contact tracing in Harris County
FOX 26's Rashi Vats explains what contact tracers in Harris County are doing to keep everyone safe amid the pandemic.
FOX 26's Rashi Vats explains what contact tracers in Harris County are doing to keep everyone safe amid the pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Line suspending all US sailings through January
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially suspended all US sailings through January 2021, while bumping its Carnival Legend departures from Tampa even further back to the end of March.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Coronavirus cases in Texas are soaring again. But this time Gov. Greg Abbott says no lockdown is coming.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
The last time case numbers were this high, Abbott closed bars and urged Texans to avoid summer holiday gatherings. This time, he's staying the course, relying on a 2-month-old blueprint to claw back reopenings regionally based on hospitalizations.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Ohio wedding linked to at least 32 coronavirus cases: 'Nobody's wearing a mask'
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.
At least 32 people who attended a wedding in Ohio last month have reportedly contracted the coronavirus, including the bride and groom and two of the couple’s grandparents.