Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
Cirque Du Soleil cancels Houston performances amid COVID-19 outbreak
Houston residents hoping for a magical show were met with some disappointment after Cirque du Soleil canceled performances due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Houston residents hoping for a magical show were met with some disappointment after Cirque du Soleil canceled performances due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
CDC director: Omicron variant mostly mild so far
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
The chief of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than 40 people in the country have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
COVID-19 vaccine developed in Houston could have global impact
Houston is playing a big role in the fight against Covid-19 and its many mutations.
Houston is playing a big role in the fight against Covid-19 and its many mutations.
Doctor reacts to new CDC COVID-19 quarantine changes
The CDC has shortened quarantine recommendations for those infected or exposed to COVID-19.
The CDC has shortened quarantine recommendations for those infected or exposed to COVID-19.
Harris Health System asking the public seeking COVID tests to avoid emergency rooms
The Harris Health System is asking the public seeking a COVID test due to exposure or mild symptoms to avoid emergency rooms in the greater Houston area.
The Harris Health System is asking the public seeking a COVID test due to exposure or mild symptoms to avoid emergency rooms in the greater Houston area.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Free COVID-19 testing in Houston at Delmar Stadium mega site opening this week
A new COVID-19 mega testing site will open at Delmar Stadium in Houston this week. Appointments are required for the drive-thru site.
A new COVID-19 mega testing site will open at Delmar Stadium in Houston this week. Appointments are required for the drive-thru site.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Take-home COVID tests hard to find in Houston; Long lines outside testing facilities
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, take-home COVID tests are hard to find at area pharmacies. Several locations we visited Monday were sold out.
Ahead of New Year’s Eve, take-home COVID tests are hard to find at area pharmacies. Several locations we visited Monday were sold out.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
COVID-19 pandemic: Behavioral, medical experts look back on 2020, 2021 and predict 2022
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
U.S. health officials cannot predict how much longer the pandemic will last, but some scientists are taking a look back on how far the world has come and what’s possibly in store for the future.
Fauci: US should consider vaccine mandate for US air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious disease expert, said the U.S. should consider a vaccination mandate for domestic air travel, signaling a potential embrace of an idea the Biden administration has previously eschewed, as COVID-19 cases spike.
Fauci says US should consider vaccine mandate for domestic air travel
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday that the U.S. should consider a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for domestic air travel. The U.S. currently mandates that most foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. be fully vaccinated.
Harris County Jail in-person visitations temporarily suspended due to COVID-19
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says in-person jail visitations will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says in-person jail visitations will be temporarily suspended starting Tuesday to minimize the potential spread of COVID-19.