Experts say 2 new Omicron subvariants could cause COVID surge

When it comes to COVID-19, the summer outlook doesn’t look too great, according to experts. BA.4 and BA.5 are two new COVID-19 sub-variants in the latest Omicron lineage.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
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The Biden administration is lifting one of the last remaining COVID-19-related federal mandates and the travel industry could not be happier.

May inflation report confirms things are quickly getting increasingly expensive
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The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka breaks down the new numbers.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

Special reunion for COVID-19 patient and nurses who prayed with him
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A special reunion was held at Memorial Hermann Southeast between Eddie Iniesta and his family with a group of medical workers, who filled many roles during the pandemic to help him fight even harder to survive.

Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.

DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation

The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.

US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset

U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.

COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says

A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.

Congressman Al Green tests positive for COVID-19

Congressman Al Green said Monday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report

Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.

State of COVID-19 in Houston now that younger children can get boosters
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Younger children are now able to get COVID-19 booster shots. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with a doctor about where the pandemic stands in Houston.

Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg warns Judge Lina Hidalgo about misstatements, hiding evidence

Harris County's top prosecutor Kim Ogg effectively counter-punching Judge Lina Hidalgo's claim that she and her staff are being corruptly targeted by a corruption probe.