Dr. Peter Hotez tests positive for COVID-19
Hotez, who is the Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, said he has ‘moderate’ symptoms of fatigue, headache and sore throat.'
Hotez, who is the Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine, said he has ‘moderate’ symptoms of fatigue, headache and sore throat.'
Harris Co. Pct. 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia 'feeling OK' after COVID-19 positive test
“Thankfully, I am feeling ok with what appears to be a mild case of COVID-19,” Commissioner Garcia said. "I am grateful to have been vaccinated and boosted which I maintain is the reason my symptoms aren’t worse."
“Thankfully, I am feeling ok with what appears to be a mild case of COVID-19,” Commissioner Garcia said. "I am grateful to have been vaccinated and boosted which I maintain is the reason my symptoms aren’t worse."
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
FDA facing growing pressure to approve COVID-19 vaccines for younger children
The agency set a tentative timeline for when vaccines could be approved for the youngest children.
The agency set a tentative timeline for when vaccines could be approved for the youngest children.
Economic policymakers worry interest rates will trigger a recession
More economic trouble could jeopardize the re-election prospects of vulnerable lawmakers this November as the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates next week to tamp down inflation.
More economic trouble could jeopardize the re-election prospects of vulnerable lawmakers this November as the Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates next week to tamp down inflation.
COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
Global outbreak of pediatric hepatitis has health officials on high alert
A mystery strain of the illness has already been detected in several U.S. states and close to a dozen countries globally.
A mystery strain of the illness has already been detected in several U.S. states and close to a dozen countries globally.
New numbers show economy at the worst quarter its been in 2 years
Consumers are dealing with higher prices at the grocery store and at the gas pump and lawmakers are trying to come up with a solution after new numbers show the economy shrank 1.4% at the beginning of this year.
Consumers are dealing with higher prices at the grocery store and at the gas pump and lawmakers are trying to come up with a solution after new numbers show the economy shrank 1.4% at the beginning of this year.
Is COVID-19 over? Houston doctor breaks down Dr. Fauci's claims 'US is out of the pandemic phase'
Dr. Peter Hotez, the medical mind who helped the COVID-19 vaccine reach the masses, speaks with FOX 26 about the possible end to the pandemic.
Dr. Peter Hotez, the medical mind who helped the COVID-19 vaccine reach the masses, speaks with FOX 26 about the possible end to the pandemic.
Dr. Fauci says the ?US is out of the pandemic phase?
Although the U.S. is making strides, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that?s not the case everywhere in the world.
Although the U.S. is making strides, Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that?s not the case everywhere in the world.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.
Paxlovid: Biden administration expands availability of COVID antiviral pill
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
The Biden administration is stepping up its efforts to make Paxlovid, an COVID-19 antiviral treatment, available to anyone who needs it.
Beijing enforces lockdowns, expands COVID-19 mass testing amid outbreak
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Residents lined up for throat swabs across Beijing as mass testing was expanded to 11 city districts. Beijing has a total of 92 virus cases since an outbreak was discovered five days ago.
Why telemedicine is not enough to address racial health disparities
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Health disparities existed before COVID-19; and according to experts at the University of Houston, while telemedicine looked to bridge that gap, it’s simply not enough.
Chiropractor claims she has cured more than 1,000 people from loss of taste, smell
A countless number of people are still dealing with the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19. We're checking-back in with a chiropractor from The Woodlands who says she has cured more than a thousand people by performing a simple adjustment.
A countless number of people are still dealing with the loss of taste and smell from COVID-19. We're checking-back in with a chiropractor from The Woodlands who says she has cured more than a thousand people by performing a simple adjustment.
UK patient had COVID-19 for 505 days straight, study shows
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Although persistent infections are rare, experts said there are many people with compromised immune systems who remain at risk of severe COVID-19.
Houston foster agency stresses need for new foster homes post the COVID-19 pandemic
The past 2-years put a major strain on the foster care system, creating difficulties for foster parents and children, as well as the agencies that work to support them.
The past 2-years put a major strain on the foster care system, creating difficulties for foster parents and children, as well as the agencies that work to support them.
Airlines to allow passengers banned over masks back on planes
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Now that most airlines have made masks optional in the U.S., here's where the four largest stand on bringing back passengers who refused to wear them when they were required.
Families traveling with small children confused on what to do in light of mask mandate being lifted
Family travel expert Eileen Ogintz says it could be more dangerous now to travel with kids under five who aren’t vaccinated.
Family travel expert Eileen Ogintz says it could be more dangerous now to travel with kids under five who aren’t vaccinated.