State of COVID-19 in Houston as rodeo starts
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Nearly 2 million people are expected to pass through Houston for the rodeo in the next three weeks. Houston Health Authority Dr. David Persse discusses the latest on COVID-19 in the city.

Mayor: City of Houston employees, visitors no longer required to wear masks in city hall

Due to a decline in the COVID-19 positivity rate and more manageable hospitalizations, the face-covering requirement for city employees and visitors to city buildings has been dropped.

Harris County COVID-19 threat level lowered to Level 2: Orange

The COVID-19 threat level in Harris County has been lowered to Level 2: Orange, as positive cases and COVID-19 ICU populations are decreasing.

Tackling the problem of illiteracy in children, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic

A local organization trying to help the growing problem of illiteracy. FOX 26’s Rashi Vats looks into this issue in our ongoing series: Parent to Parent.

Expert weighs in on nasal spray that could possibly help fight COVID-19

With Mardi Gras in Galveston and the upcoming rodeo, people will be in crowded areas, and there might another tool to use to protect yourself from COVID-19. We asked a local medical expert about the product.

Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron

This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.

Aldine ISD to lift mask mandate on March 11

The Aldine Independent School District has announced they will be lifting their mask mandate before the district goes on Spring Break.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

COVID-19 vaccination drive held in Alief

A COVID-19 vaccination drive in Alief is making sure those who want protection against COVID-19 can get a shot.

Mask requirement continues for students, teachers at Houston ISD schools

COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the Houston area. In mid-January, the Texas Medical Center reported more than 17,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day. Most recently that number was around 3,500 new cases.

Kingwood mom who survived COVID-19, 3 strokes, heart attack while pregnant names baby after doctor

Diana Crouch, a Kingwood mother of five, survived COVID-19, three strokes and a heart attack while pregnant and delivered a baby boy, who is now named after a doctor who had faith she would make it during her four-month hospitalization.

Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements

Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.

COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests

The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.