Treating COVID-19 amid mandates, threat level slightly decreasing in Harris Co.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the COVID-19 threat level from red to orange, citing a significant decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations. However, as we learned with the delta variant, rapid spikes can happen very quickly. So that's why doctors are fighting to stop the spread of COVID-19, and they're happy to hear that some new treatments could be on the way. It could be a big breakthrough in the fight to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the COVID-19 threat level from red to orange, citing a significant decrease in positive cases and hospitalizations. However, as we learned with the delta variant, rapid spikes can happen very quickly. So that's why doctors are fighting to stop the spread of COVID-19, and they're happy to hear that some new treatments could be on the way. It could be a big breakthrough in the fight to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Merck COVID-19 pill: UK authorizes antiviral in world's 1st approval of drug
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
The U.K. has granted conditional authorization to Merck's COVID-19 antiviral pill. It is the first country to OK the treatment.
Children now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more as children are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more as children are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
Walmart holds 2-day supply chain hiring event as holiday season nears
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Supply chain associates will earn an average of $20.37 per hour.
Europe is only world region where COVID-19 cases are still increasing, WHO says
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
The World Health Organization says the number of coronavirus cases has risen in Europe for the fifth consecutive week, making it the only world region where COVID-19 is still increasing.
'We're not out of the woods,' Harris Co. Judge lowers COVID-19 threat level to second-highest level, 'Orange'
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced the COVID-19 threat level will be lowered to its second-highest level, citing several weeks of progress as well as a decrease in cases and COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo has announced the COVID-19 threat level will be lowered to its second-highest level, citing several weeks of progress as well as a decrease in cases and COVID-19 related hospitalizations.
NIH to study ‘long COVID-19’ in pregnant women
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
Houston firefighter's World Series dreams comes true
A Houston firefighter, who is now battling stage four cancer was able to check a big item off his bucket list. Thanks to the Astros Foundation, Jordan Downing was given tickets and a special medical escort for Tuesday night's game.
A Houston firefighter, who is now battling stage four cancer was able to check a big item off his bucket list. Thanks to the Astros Foundation, Jordan Downing was given tickets and a special medical escort for Tuesday night's game.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Report: At least 59K meat workers caught COVID-19, hundreds died
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
A U.S. House report says at least 59,000 meatpacking workers became ill with COVID-19 and 269 workers died when the virus tore through the industry last year.
Liver transplants, waiting list registrations surged during COVID-19 pandemic
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
Researchers at the University of Michigan found significant increases in the number of people registering for the national organ transplant waiting list as well as the number of deceased donor liver transplants linked to alcoholic hepatitis.
NIH studying promising antibody treatment for MIS-C
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say they are studying a promising antibody treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say they are studying a promising antibody treatment for multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C.
Nearly two-thirds of Americans have at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
This equates to more than 220 million people — 66.5% — with at least one shot against the deadly coronavirus.
CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.