Texas' ban on mask mandates in public schools back in place after federal appeals court ruling
A federal appellate court has temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
A federal appellate court has temporarily restored Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order prohibiting mask mandates in schools.
Houston ISD to lift mask mandate amid COVID-19 Omicron variant
Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district?s mask mandate after the holidays. But with the new variant, that decision is now under review. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee has more.
Leaders in Houston ISD were considering updating the district?s mask mandate after the holidays. But with the new variant, that decision is now under review. FOX 26?s Natalie Hee has more.
Biden encourages young girl with stutter, invites her to White House
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
President Joe Biden, who has been open about having a speech impediment his whole life, was seen giving words of encouragement to a young girl in Massachusetts who has a stutter, even inviting her to the White House.
First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
Gilead says it expects remdesivir to remain effective against omicron variant
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.
Houston Health Department testing city wastewater for omicron variant
The variant, which has been reported in numerous countries around the world, is the newest variant causing some concern and prompting travel restrictions.
The variant, which has been reported in numerous countries around the world, is the newest variant causing some concern and prompting travel restrictions.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
Mom on ventilator battling COVID-19 reunites with toddler daughter after 3 months
A Houston-area mom, who is on a ventilator battling COVID-19, finally reunites with her toddler daughter after three months.
A Houston-area mom, who is on a ventilator battling COVID-19, finally reunites with her toddler daughter after three months.
US improves surveillance for tracking new coronavirus variants
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Houston scientist among many studying Omicron Variant
Since this new variant was first identified and announced in South Africa last week, it has now spread to more than a dozen countries including Canada, as scientists race to figure out how much of a threat Omicron is.
Since this new variant was first identified and announced in South Africa last week, it has now spread to more than a dozen countries including Canada, as scientists race to figure out how much of a threat Omicron is.
Questions remain about the threat of Omicron variant
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with one scientist about what they know regarding the Omicron variant.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with one scientist about what they know regarding the Omicron variant.
Biden COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers blocked in 10 states
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
A federal judge has blocked President Joe Biden's administration from enforcing a coronavirus vaccine mandate on health care workers in 10 states.
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy, several others will miss Thursday's game due to COVID-19
The Cowboys want to prepare for the Saints but COVID-19 has their attention as more cases pop up. Head coach Mike McCarthy, a starting player and three other coaches are out.
The Cowboys want to prepare for the Saints but COVID-19 has their attention as more cases pop up. Head coach Mike McCarthy, a starting player and three other coaches are out.
White House reveals holiday theme ‘Gifts from the Heart’
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
The White House announced on Monday that its holiday theme for 2021 will be “Gifts from the Heart.”
Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Merriam-Webster declares 'vaccine' as 2021 word of the year
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Merriam-Webster has declared an omnipresent truth as its 2021 word of the year: vaccine. Last year, it chose “pandemic.”
Tracking the COVID-19 Omicron variant
The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern over its uncertainty.?On Monday,?a new travel ban will go into effect in the US, to help slow the spread.
The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern over its uncertainty.?On Monday,?a new travel ban will go into effect in the US, to help slow the spread.
COVID-19 Omicron variant sparking widespread concern over uncertainty, prompts African travel ban
The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern over its uncertainty. On Monday, a new travel ban will go into effect in the US, to help slow the spread.
The new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has sparked widespread concern over its uncertainty. On Monday, a new travel ban will go into effect in the US, to help slow the spread.
Omicron variant: World races to contain new 'highly transmissible' COVID-19 strain
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.