NYC vaccine mandate for private employers and those 12 and older in effect
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
A COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all private employers is now in effect in New York City. Also, New Yorkers aged 12 and older are now required to show proof of two vaccine doses to enter most indoor venues.
Houston health experts break down importance of pills approved to treat COVID-19
FDA has now approved two different pills that can treat COVID-19. The Pfizer or Merck pills can be taken at home, and they're said to be drastically effective in reducing deaths and hospitalizations. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares more with what this all means and also what health officials are saying about this.
FDA has now approved two different pills that can treat COVID-19. The Pfizer or Merck pills can be taken at home, and they're said to be drastically effective in reducing deaths and hospitalizations. FOX 26's Gabby Hart shares more with what this all means and also what health officials are saying about this.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Houston waitress receives $1000 tip days before Christmas
In the spirit of the holidays, a patron at Phat Eatery was feeling generous and left his server a $1000 tip. Little did he know, that waitress is saving up to pay for college and some unexpected medical bills.
In the spirit of the holidays, a patron at Phat Eatery was feeling generous and left his server a $1000 tip. Little did he know, that waitress is saving up to pay for college and some unexpected medical bills.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Houston woman shares disturbing story about grandmother's treatment at nursing home
A Houston woman says during the pandemic lockdown, her grandmother endured horrible living conditions.
A Houston woman says during the pandemic lockdown, her grandmother endured horrible living conditions.
Nearly $100B in COVID-19 relief funds stolen, Secret Service says
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Most of that figure comes from unemployment fraud. The Labor Department reported about $87 billion in unemployment benefits could have been paid improperly, with a significant portion attributable to fraud.
Exploring vaccine hesitancy as Omicron variant spreads
Dr. Asim Shah gives medical insight into why some people are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Asim Shah gives medical insight into why some people are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site
FEMA funeral coverage going unused by families
Unexpected funerals can leave a family financially devastated. But the American Rescue Plan provides up to $9000 for funerals and burials for people who died of COVID-19. While hundreds of thousands of Americans have died of COVID-19, FEMA data shows more than half of their families have not applied for funeral coverage.
Unexpected funerals can leave a family financially devastated. But the American Rescue Plan provides up to $9000 for funerals and burials for people who died of COVID-19. While hundreds of thousands of Americans have died of COVID-19, FEMA data shows more than half of their families have not applied for funeral coverage.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
US population shows slowest growth rate ever over first year of pandemic
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
COVID-19 in pictures: Photographer captures air travel’s contrast in 2020, 2021
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
Aviation photographer Ryan Patterson set out to show how the COVID-19 pandemic altered air travel in 2020 and 2021 with the click of his camera.
CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.
Restaurants, live events being canceled due to spread of omicron variant
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with one restaurant owner who shut down her business due to the omicron variant and what she had to do as Harris County has increased its COVID-19 threat level.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with one restaurant owner who shut down her business due to the omicron variant and what she had to do as Harris County has increased its COVID-19 threat level.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level raised to Level 2 amid 'explosive growth' in Omicron cases
The COVID-19 threat level in Harris County is now at Level 2: Orange amid an "explosive growth" in Omicron cases, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Monday.
The COVID-19 threat level in Harris County is now at Level 2: Orange amid an "explosive growth" in Omicron cases, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Monday.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Royal Caribbean ship docked at Miami port has at least 48 cases of COVID-19, company says
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.
Royal Caribbean officials say “98% of those that tested positive were fully vaccinated,” and were either asymptomatic or had mild symptoms.