CDC encourages N95, KN95 masks to stop COVID-19 spread amid omicron surge
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
N95 or KN95 masks are being recommended by the CDC over cloth masks to ward off the omicron variant. Here are the benefits and when you should wear one.
Supreme Court rejects request to block federal air travel mask mandate
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
The TSA coronavirus mask mandate is in place until at least March 18, 2022.
Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Doctor accused of spreading COVID-19 misinformation sues Houston Methodist
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
A Houston doctor accused of spreading "dangerous misinformation" related to COVID-19 has slapped Houston Methodist Hospital with a lawsuit.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Houston ISD closed on Tuesday due to rise in COVID-19 cases
HISD campuses and offices will be closed Tuesday due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the Houston community.
HISD campuses and offices will be closed Tuesday due to a rise in COVID-19 cases in the Houston community.
'We are all hands on deck here,' Conroe ISD Superintendent says regarding teacher shortages
Houston’s and Harris County’s positivity rate is higher than the states. And Harris County officials say, it's at its highest level since the pandemic started.
Houston’s and Harris County’s positivity rate is higher than the states. And Harris County officials say, it's at its highest level since the pandemic started.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
More than 900 Conroe ISD teachers out due to COVID-19
It's an all-hands-on-deck situation at Conroe ISD where administrators are having to fill in after hundreds of teachers have tested positive for COVID-19.
It's an all-hands-on-deck situation at Conroe ISD where administrators are having to fill in after hundreds of teachers have tested positive for COVID-19.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Nursing shortage affecting hospitals across the nation amid COVID-19 pandemic
The nursing shortage is reaching critical levels across the nation and here at home. We are getting an in-depth look at what is going inside our hospitals.
The nursing shortage is reaching critical levels across the nation and here at home. We are getting an in-depth look at what is going inside our hospitals.
Sealy ISD closing Friday, Tuesday due to COVID-19 cases
The Sealy Independent School District has announced they will be closed on Friday and Tuesday due to COVID cases and close contact quarantines among students and staff.
The Sealy Independent School District has announced they will be closed on Friday and Tuesday due to COVID cases and close contact quarantines among students and staff.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court halted a sweeping vaccine mandate Thursday that impacts U.S. businesses. FOX 26 speaks with a labor attorney to learn more on how this impacts you and your employer.
The Supreme Court halted a sweeping vaccine mandate Thursday that impacts U.S. businesses. FOX 26 speaks with a labor attorney to learn more on how this impacts you and your employer.
Texas Attorney General’s Office warning Texans to be cautious of pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans about potential scams during the omicron coronavirus variant surge.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans about potential scams during the omicron coronavirus variant surge.
Judge: No probable cause found for Cy-Fair ISD teacher allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
A judge Thursday did not find probable cause for a Cy-Fair ISD teacher, Sarah Beam, for allegedly putting her COVID-positive son in the trunk of her car.
A judge Thursday did not find probable cause for a Cy-Fair ISD teacher, Sarah Beam, for allegedly putting her COVID-positive son in the trunk of her car.
Judge: No probable cause found for Cy-Fair ISD teacher allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.