Big cities look to masks again in preparation for winter threat of COVID, flu, RSV
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
With the beginning of winter roughly a week away, major cities across the U.S. are looking to mask up once again for the purpose of combating not just COVID-19, but the flu and the respiratory illness RSV.
Free COVID-19 tests available to Americans again as White House reveals winter plan
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
The Biden administration is making four rapid COVID-19 tests available online starting Thursday as it unveils its contingency plans for potential surges this winter.
COVID hospitalizations, boosters ahead of the holidays
COVID is still a concern as we near the holidays, a time when many people will travel and visit family and friends. Dr. Peter Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine shares the latest on what you need to know.
COVID is still a concern as we near the holidays, a time when many people will travel and visit family and friends. Dr. Peter Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine shares the latest on what you need to know.
Feds expected to raise interest rates this week amid continued inflation
The Federal Reserve is meeting this week and is expected to continue raising interest rates in an effort to fight stubborn inflation.
The Federal Reserve is meeting this week and is expected to continue raising interest rates in an effort to fight stubborn inflation.
House bill rescinds COVID-19 vaccine mandate for U.S. military
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
More than 8,000 active-duty service members were discharged for failure to obey a lawful order when they refused the vaccine.
China eases some controls but gives no sign of when 'zero COVID' strategy will end
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
China’s “zero-COVID“ strategy has confined millions of people to their homes and set off protests and demands for President Xi Jinping to resign.
What will congress do before the end of the year as potential rail strike looms
There is a little more than a week until a potential rail strike; this is a big deal because it could wreak havoc on the economy before the holidays, so now President Joe Biden is gathering congressional leaders to give a to-do list and see what they want before the end of the year.
There is a little more than a week until a potential rail strike; this is a big deal because it could wreak havoc on the economy before the holidays, so now President Joe Biden is gathering congressional leaders to give a to-do list and see what they want before the end of the year.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
Houston shoppers expect to spend $200 more on gifts this holiday season
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
Are high inflation and a possible recession impacting your holiday spending? FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has the story.
What to know about COVID booster shots ahead of the holidays
Dr. Amesha Adalia, an infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins Center, discusses the latest on COVID-19 and what you need to know about boosters.
Dr. Amesha Adalia, an infectious disease physician at Johns Hopkins Center, discusses the latest on COVID-19 and what you need to know about boosters.
Economic challenges may weigh heavily on voters in 2022 midterm election
Inflation, interest rates, and gas prices are taking a collective toll that experts expect to be reflected in election results. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares more.
Inflation, interest rates, and gas prices are taking a collective toll that experts expect to be reflected in election results. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares more.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
COVID-19 linked to increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the US
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
COVID-19 drove a dramatic increase in the number of women who died from pregnancy or childbirth complications in the U.S. last year, a crisis that has disproportionately claimed Black and Hispanic women as victims.
US warned to prepare as COVID cases rise in Europe
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Under 15 million Americans have received the latest booster shots.
Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
High inflation leads to biggest raise in social security
Inflation is not getting better and our panel looks at the frustrations as well as trepidation of high-costs and how it will affect voters at the poll.
Inflation is not getting better and our panel looks at the frustrations as well as trepidation of high-costs and how it will affect voters at the poll.
How safe is Texas regarding COVID-19? New study may surprise you
A recent study from WalletHub ranked Texas among the top 10 safest states during COVID-19. Their findings showed Texas to be 8th when it came to death rates and 7th for level of community transmission.
A recent study from WalletHub ranked Texas among the top 10 safest states during COVID-19. Their findings showed Texas to be 8th when it came to death rates and 7th for level of community transmission.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Texas health officials bracing for intense flu season
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.
During the COVID-19 pandemic we saw a major decline in flu cases because of all the safety measures in place, but health experts say now that those measures are non-existent, the flu is back, and our immunity to it isn't the same.