Boston patient removed from heart-transplant list because he’s not vaccinated against COVID: report
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
The parents of a 31-year-old in need of a heart transplant at Boston's Brigham and Women's Hospital said their son has been removed from the transplant list because he has not been vaccinated for COVID-19, according to a report.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
Texas schools closing, incentivizing substitutes to help
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
PfISD is one of many school districts in Central Texas that have temporarily closed or are taking other measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
US COVID-19 cases dropping despite spikes in some regions, CDC data shows
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
CDC data shows overall COVID-19 cases are dropping in the U.S., but some cases are still rising in some states.
Sarah Palin tests positive for COVID, NY Times defamation trial delayed
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin tested positive for coronavirus, again, as her courtroom battle with the New York Times over claims of defamation was set to begin.
New mega COVID-19 testing site to open in Clear Lake on Monday
The Houston Health Department will open another mega COVID-19 testing site on Monday, January 24 in Clear Lake, where they will be able to administer 1,000 tests daily, with no appointments required.
The Houston Health Department will open another mega COVID-19 testing site on Monday, January 24 in Clear Lake, where they will be able to administer 1,000 tests daily, with no appointments required.
Deputy nearly dies from COVID-19 after catching virus while trying to save man's life
A deputy who was given a 10% chance of surviving COVID-19 is now back at work after battling the virus the last 5 months.
A deputy who was given a 10% chance of surviving COVID-19 is now back at work after battling the virus the last 5 months.
Texas ranked #1 least prepared state for hospital capacity
A senior research analyst with QuoteWizard by LendingTree explains why Texas was ranked the least prepared state for hospital capacity.
A senior research analyst with QuoteWizard by LendingTree explains why Texas was ranked the least prepared state for hospital capacity.
Houston family ripped apart by COVID-19 after mother of 6 passes away
A Houston mother has died from COVID-19 after giving birth to her 6th child and the baby currently remains in intensive care.
A Houston mother has died from COVID-19 after giving birth to her 6th child and the baby currently remains in intensive care.
How QR codes on parking meters is another way for scammers to target victims
QR codes became a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic as a ?no-contact? way to pull up a menu, order, or even pay for things. However, they still pose a security concern, with some Texas cities fighting scams from QR codes on parking meters.
QR codes became a new normal during the COVID-19 pandemic as a ?no-contact? way to pull up a menu, order, or even pay for things. However, they still pose a security concern, with some Texas cities fighting scams from QR codes on parking meters.
Houston area school districts offering bonuses to address teacher shortages worsened by COVID-19
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.
Teacher shortage made worse due to COVID-19 omicron variant
The latest COVID-19 surge is making a teacher shortage even worse. FOX 26 looks into what school districts are doing to find more teachers.
The latest COVID-19 surge is making a teacher shortage even worse. FOX 26 looks into what school districts are doing to find more teachers.
COVID-19 detector: Wearable ‘Fresh Air Clip' can detect virus, study finds
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health developed an easy-to-clip-on device called the ‘Fresh Air Clip’ that can help detect low levels of SARS-COV-2.
COVID-19 vaccines do not affect the chances of having a child, NIH says
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
There’s no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, influence your chances of getting pregnant. But getting the actual coronavirus may impact male fertility.
Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Trans-Atlantic flight turns around due to passenger's mask dispute, American Airlines says
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
COVID-19: Europe considers new strategy of accepting the virus
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
The idea to deal with COVID-19 in Europe is to move from crisis mode to control mode, approaching the virus in much the same way countries deal with flu or measles.
400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week, White House says
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.