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.
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.