Pfizer shot offers nearly no protection against infection in 5- to 11-year-olds
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is effective at preventing hospitalization in children 5 to 11 but offers virtually no protection against infection, even just a month after full immunization.
Houston ISD to lift mask mandate on March 1
The Houston Independent School District will lift its mask mandate on March 1, and masks will become optional in schools, facilities and school buses.
The Houston Independent School District will lift its mask mandate on March 1, and masks will become optional in schools, facilities and school buses.
Russia-Ukraine updates: What to know as Ukrainian troops resist advance on key cities
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
There was a tense calm Monday in the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, but explosions and gunfire were heard in embattled cities in eastern Ukraine as Russia's invasion met unexpectedly stiff resistance.
State of COVID-19 in Houston as rodeo starts
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Are we near the end of the COVID-19 pandemic?
Dr. Danish Ali explains where we are at in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Danish Ali explains where we are at in the COVID-19 pandemic.
A fourth COVID vaccine shot: Will it be necessary?
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
CDC data shows 92.6 million Americans have received a booster shot.
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.
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.
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.
Changes to Houston area COVID-19 recommendations and rules expected soon
Harris County and Houston leaders are hinting at changes to current COVID-19 recommendations and rules within the area.
Harris County and Houston leaders are hinting at changes to current COVID-19 recommendations and rules within the area.
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.
The Aldine Independent School District has announced they will be lifting their mask mandate before the district goes on Spring Break.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
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.
Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
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.
A COVID-19 vaccination drive in Alief is making sure those who want protection against COVID-19 can get a shot.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
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.
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.
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.