'Son of Omicron' making up more than 75 percent of COVID-19 cases at Houston Methodist hospitals
Houston Methodist officials say a new, stronger Omicron variant they're dubbing "son of Omicron" is beginning to take over as the dominant strain among their patients.
Houston Methodist officials say a new, stronger Omicron variant they're dubbing "son of Omicron" is beginning to take over as the dominant strain among their patients.
Houston doctor takes fight over COVID-19 protocols to Texas Medical Board
Dr. Mary Bowden faces three anonymous complaints about her stance on the use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.
Dr. Mary Bowden faces three anonymous complaints about her stance on the use of Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
COVID-19 vaccine second booster: Who needs one and when?
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second COVID-19 booster for many Americans. Here's a look at who is eligible and when to get it.
Biden seeks more COVID-19 funds from Congress, receives 2nd booster
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
President Joe Biden received his second COVID-19 booster while asking Congress for more funding and rolling out a new website.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
FDA approves 2nd COVID-19 vaccine booster for those 50 and older
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.
China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Houstonians bracing for severe allergy season, experts weigh in on how to distinguish from COVID-19 symptoms
Allergy season is upon us and experts say this year could be one of the worst on record for Houstonians.
Allergy season is upon us and experts say this year could be one of the worst on record for Houstonians.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine is effective on children under 5
COVID-19 vaccine access could soon be expanding to the last major group of Americans not yet eligible for the shots.
COVID-19 vaccine access could soon be expanding to the last major group of Americans not yet eligible for the shots.
Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Fort Bend County’s COVID-19 risk level drops to lowest category
Fort Bend County's COVID-19 risk level was lowered to the lowest category, representing a "minimal and controlled level of COVID-19" in the county.
Fort Bend County's COVID-19 risk level was lowered to the lowest category, representing a "minimal and controlled level of COVID-19" in the county.
Slight rise in COVID-19 cases have leaders warning of a potential surge
Health officials are warning of a potential COVID-19 surge and a new variant driving up cases overseas.
Health officials are warning of a potential COVID-19 surge and a new variant driving up cases overseas.
$11M Harris Co. contract under investigation by Texas Rangers
Warrants related to an investigation about Harris County's $11 million contract for a COVID outreach program have been unsealed.
Warrants related to an investigation about Harris County's $11 million contract for a COVID outreach program have been unsealed.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
Expert: Supply-demand imbalance has forced massive inflation
Financial Strategist Lance Roberts says massive inflation has been caused by the government pushing large amounts of cash into the pockets of citizens through COVID relief funds.
Financial Strategist Lance Roberts says massive inflation has been caused by the government pushing large amounts of cash into the pockets of citizens through COVID relief funds.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
COVID-19 test requirement reversed at Houston apartment complex following FOX 26 investigation
FOX 26 investigated after tenants at a North Houston apartment complex reached out to us with their concerns after returning home to find flyers on their doors.
FOX 26 investigated after tenants at a North Houston apartment complex reached out to us with their concerns after returning home to find flyers on their doors.