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.

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.

Contact tracing in Harris County
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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.

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.

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.

FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.

Cancel big Thanksgiving plans and gatherings, says Harris County Judge Hidalgo

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is asking residents to cancel their big holiday plans and gatherings due to the uptick in COVID-19 cases in the area.

Stock market comeback on pause amid coronavirus surge

The numbers underscore how the coronavirus pandemic is worsening and threatening to drag the economy lower, at least in the near term.

British Airways, American Airlines unveil voluntary COVID-19 testing plan

British Airways says it will start testing passengers flying from the U.S. to London's Heathrow Airport for COVID-19 in an effort to persuade the British government it should scrap rules requiring most international travelers to quarantine for 14 days. 

Doctor offers ways to keep your family healthy this Thanksgiving

If you're still trying to decide whether to go visit family members for Thanksgiving, Dr. Michael Chang with UT Physicians and UT Health shares his advice.

Doctor offers ways to keep your family healthy this Thanksgiving
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If you're still trying to decide whether to go visit family members for Thanksgiving, and you didn't start that 2-week quarantine before the holiday that so many suggested, Dr. Michael Chang with UT Physicians and UT Health shares his advice.

Officials: 300 attend Washington wedding that leads to virus outbreak

Health officials are asking more than 300 attendees of a wedding near Ritzville on Nov. 7 to get tested for COVID-19 after several people tested positive.

2 leading candidates show success against COVID-19
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Two vaccine companies are reporting positive news when it comes to effectiveness against COVID-19. Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses what this means for you.