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.
US, Canada, EU, Japan restrict South Africa travel over Omicron variant
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo lowers COVID-19 threat level to 'yellow'
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has lowered the COVID-19 threat level to ‘yellow’ or level 3 from ‘orange’ or level 2.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has lowered the COVID-19 threat level to ‘yellow’ or level 3 from ‘orange’ or level 2.
Omicron variant: WHO says new COVID-19 strain shows increased reinfection risk
The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
The World Health Organization called a special session to flesh out information about a worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
South African health minister calls travel restrictions 'knee-jerk reaction' to variant
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
Dr. Joe Phaahla, the Health Minister of South Africa took issue with countries who've enacted travel bans on South Africa after they identified a new COVID-19 variant.
Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 1,000 points
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
A day after the Stock Market was closed for Thanksgiving, news of a new COVID-19 variant sent stocks falling, with the Dow losing 1,000 points.
FDA finds Merck COVID-19 pill effective, seeks outside experts on safety
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
U.S. health officials say Merck's experimental COVID-19 pill is effective but they raised questions about its safety during pregnancy.
Italy's government targets unvaccinated with restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
The Italian government is targeting unvaccinated people in its latest effort to contain rising coronavirus infections.
Pub in The Woodlands offering free Thanksgiving meals to patrons for helping business stay alive during COVID
A local pub in The Woodlands is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving for helping their business stay alive during the pandemic.
A local pub in The Woodlands is giving back to the community this Thanksgiving for helping their business stay alive during the pandemic.
Walking quadriplegic to complete 100 marathons in 50 states before 50th birthday
It's hard for a lot of us to imagine running just one half-marathon, but what about completing dozens of them, after being told you'd never walk again? A woman from Sugar Land, who is a walking quadriplegic, wanted to complete 100 before turning 50 and is about to pull it off!
It's hard for a lot of us to imagine running just one half-marathon, but what about completing dozens of them, after being told you'd never walk again? A woman from Sugar Land, who is a walking quadriplegic, wanted to complete 100 before turning 50 and is about to pull it off!
More US adults opting to never have children, Pew survey finds
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
The number of childless adults between 18 and 49 years of age who have chosen to not have children in the future has increased 7% since the Pew Research Center conducted the same survey in 2018.
COVID-19 infected deer could act as ‘reservoirs’ for virus, study suggests
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Penn State veterinarians found an explosive number of COVID-19 cases in deer, leaving them to wonder if humans can contract the virus from the animals.
Austria's nationwide lockdown begins, with COVID-19 vaccine mandate looming
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
The new lockdown measures kicked in Monday a day after many Austrians hurriedly enjoyed a last day out at coffeehouses and Christmas markets across the country.
Houston doctor touches on importance of COVID-19 boosters for all adults
CDC advisors have voted to expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters to all adults in the U.S. This follows the FDA's authorization Friday morning. FOX 26's Tiffany Justice spoke with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine to get his take on why this is so important going into the holiday season.
CDC advisors have voted to expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 boosters to all adults in the U.S. This follows the FDA's authorization Friday morning. FOX 26's Tiffany Justice spoke with Dr. Peter Hotez of Baylor College of Medicine to get his take on why this is so important going into the holiday season.
COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Bucs WR Antonio Brown accused of obtaining fake COVID-19 vaccination card
Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.
Bucs wide receiver Antonio Brown is accused of paying for a fake COVID-19 vaccination card by a former live-in chef, who also says the player owes him $10,000.