Harris County now under 'red' COVID threat level, Houston Marathon to go on
This weekend, more than 30,000 runners are expected to run through downtown for the Houston Marathon. According to event planners, and Judge Hidalgo, the marathon is expected to go on as planned.
Not all Houston-area school districts following CDC guidelines regarding return criteria
The policies of some local school districts without a mask mandate are allowing kids, who have tested positive for COVID-19, to come back to school after five days without a mask. This policy goes against the CDC guidelines.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level now highest category 'red'; more tests for school districts
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level raised from "orange" to "red" — the highest category. Judge Lina Hidalgo also announced a new PCR testing site at Planet Ford Stadium.
Cy-Fair ISD teacher bonds out of jail after allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
The Cy-Fair ISD teacher accused of putting her COVID-19 positive son in the trunk of her car has bonded out of jail.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
COVID-19 positivity rate in Houston at 'highest ever,' Mayor Turner confirms
The mayor said the latest 14-day average for COVID-19 positivity is 38%, the highest ever. It was just 4.3% in early December."
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
6 injured, 2 killed in crash with wrong-way driver on Westpark Tollway
We're told at least six people were taken to nearby trauma centers, but two people were pronounced dead at the scene.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Breaking down COVID-19 variants: Houston Methodist Hospital sequencing genomes
Researchers at Houston Methodist Hospital have been studying the genomics of bacteria for more than a decade. Now they're using that knowledge to help them sequence COVID-19.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian cancel cruises amid omicron outbreak fears
Royal Caribbean Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Line announced the cancellation of some voyages amid the spread of omicron and “ongoing travel restrictions.”
Parent to Parent: Protecting your children from COVID-19
As the omicron variant cases continue to rise, parents are becoming frustrated and worried about their kids going back to school where masking is not mandated.
Texas Appeals Court upholds Harris County’s right to impose mask requirement
The ruling comes in response to a previous executive order from Governor Abbott banning such mandates.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Local leaders ask FBI to review pop-up, COVID test sites for legitimacy
With high demand for COVID-19 tests, local leaders are warning everyone to only use legitimate testing sites.