CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
Children can get long COVID too even after a mild infection: experts
New data from the largest antibody study in the world, Texas CARES, found children infected with a mild case of COVID-19 could still develop long COVID symptoms.
New data from the largest antibody study in the world, Texas CARES, found children infected with a mild case of COVID-19 could still develop long COVID symptoms.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Debrief: $1.2 billion bond proposed by Harris County Commissioners
As we pay more for food, gas, and electricity in property taxes, the democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court is asking us to dig a little deeper into our wallets. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan breaks it all down for us.
As we pay more for food, gas, and electricity in property taxes, the democratic majority on Harris County Commissioners Court is asking us to dig a little deeper into our wallets. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan breaks it all down for us.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Texans take advantage of tax free weekend amid rising inflation
Families are taking advantage of tax-free weekend as they begin to cross off that school supply list, but things are looking more expensive this year because of rising inflation.
Families are taking advantage of tax-free weekend as they begin to cross off that school supply list, but things are looking more expensive this year because of rising inflation.
Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will remain in isolation after rebound case
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
President Joe Biden tested negative for COVID-19 Saturday, but will remain in isolation until he tests negative a second time.
Houston Health Authority on Monkeypox risk, vaccines and tests
Health leaders want the White House to declare a public health emergency to tackle rising monkeypox cases. In our area, cases are up 120% over just this past week. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Authority to learn more.
Health leaders want the White House to declare a public health emergency to tackle rising monkeypox cases. In our area, cases are up 120% over just this past week. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Authority to learn more.
Senator John Cornyn tests positive for COVID-19
Cornyn says he is vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine.
Cornyn says he is vaccinated, boosted, and feeling fine.
Biden's latest COVID-19 'rebound' case has researchers evaluating link to anti-viral drug
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people. FOX 26's Natalie Hee shares more.
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people. FOX 26's Natalie Hee shares more.
Biden's latest COVID-19 'rebound' case has researchers evaluating link to anti-viral drug
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people.
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people.
How Houston businesses are dealing with ?shrinkflation?
We?ve been talking about ?shrinkflation? for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.
We?ve been talking about ?shrinkflation? for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.
How inflation impacting mega million lottery sales in Texas
The economy has more Americans hoping to cash in on the $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how many tickets Texas expects to sell.
The economy has more Americans hoping to cash in on the $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how many tickets Texas expects to sell.
Federal reserve hikes interest rates for 4th time; will it trigger a recession?
Borrowing money is getting even more expensive for car buyers, homebuyers, and really anyone who carries a credit card balance. The Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for fourth time this year and is desperately trying to just cool down the economy, but will this actually trigger a recession?
Borrowing money is getting even more expensive for car buyers, homebuyers, and really anyone who carries a credit card balance. The Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for fourth time this year and is desperately trying to just cool down the economy, but will this actually trigger a recession?
Biden tests negative for COVID-19: ‘Back to the Oval’
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Biden spoke publicly Wednesday to a round of applause, telling Americans that “COVID isn't gone” but that serious illness can be avoided with vaccines, booster shoots and treatments.
Texas Lt Gov Dan Patrick tests positive for COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is experiencing only mild symptoms and isolating at home, says his campaign.
Texas Southern University offers free vaccinations for students
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
In partnership with the Houston Health Department, TSU is offering three vaccines including meningitis, flu, and COVID-19 for free.
NIH: COVID-19 booster-induced antibody response to omicron significantly decreases over time
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Researchers found that while COVID-19 booster vaccinations create a strong antibody response against omicron initially, within three months post-boost, those levels decrease.
Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has ‘very mild’ symptoms, WH says
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.
The president has “very mild” symptoms and is taking Paxlovid, the drug used to treat COVID-19, according to the White House.