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.
Trucker protest shuts down operations at Port of Oakland
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
The protest involves hundreds of independent big-rig truckers that have blocked the movement of cargo in and out of terminals at the Port of Oakland, which is one of the 10 busiest container ports in the country.
Should people still get their COVID-19 boosters?
FDA authorized the booster dose for Pfizer and it's been an ongoing to make enhancements ever since but many people still have concerns if they should get the booster or not. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Linda Yancey with Memorial Hermann helps answer some of those concerns.
FDA authorized the booster dose for Pfizer and it's been an ongoing to make enhancements ever since but many people still have concerns if they should get the booster or not. Infectious disease specialist Dr. Linda Yancey with Memorial Hermann helps answer some of those concerns.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
Houston ISD to no longer offer COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
As teachers prepare to head back to school, in just about two weeks Houston ISD will no longer be offering COVID-19 paid sick leave for teachers. The decision comes as the virus surges yet again nationwide.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Local woman who barely survived COVID-19 says caterer stiffed her night of big celebration party
"I was in the hospital for six months. I was in a coma for 40 days, and three times my family prepared for a funeral for me," Jean said.
"I was in the hospital for six months. I was in a coma for 40 days, and three times my family prepared for a funeral for me," Jean said.
Economists answer inflation questions on why interest rate keeps climbing
You may be wondering why inflation continues to climb after the fed has been raising interest rates since March. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks to economists about that and has the full story.
You may be wondering why inflation continues to climb after the fed has been raising interest rates since March. FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks to economists about that and has the full story.
Texas Medical Center data shows Houston-area COVID-19 hospitalizations nearly doubled in last month
Leaders at TMC and the Baylor College of Medicine say the Houston-area is back in a COVID-19 peak, equivalent to January during the Omicron surge. The city's positivity rate is also at 29%, all due to the now-dominant BA.5 subvariant.
Leaders at TMC and the Baylor College of Medicine say the Houston-area is back in a COVID-19 peak, equivalent to January during the Omicron surge. The city's positivity rate is also at 29%, all due to the now-dominant BA.5 subvariant.
Fort Bend County raising COVID-19 Community Impact Level to 'high'
According to a release, the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services raised the alert due to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region.
According to a release, the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services raised the alert due to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region.
CDC recommends masks for many in Houston area: Check your county
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status in counties with a “high” COVID-19 Community Level, which currently includes several in the Houston area. Here’s how to check your county.
The CDC recommends people wear masks indoors in public spaces regardless of vaccination status in counties with a “high” COVID-19 Community Level, which currently includes several in the Houston area. Here’s how to check your county.
EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
To boost or not to boost? Advice on second COVID-19 booster shots
Harris County has hit a new milestone in COVID-19 cases thanks to what may be the most contagious strain of the virus yet. The FDA is now recommending modifying booster shots to add more protection, So should you wait for the updated shot or go out and get it now?
Harris County has hit a new milestone in COVID-19 cases thanks to what may be the most contagious strain of the virus yet. The FDA is now recommending modifying booster shots to add more protection, So should you wait for the updated shot or go out and get it now?
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.