Controversy and backlash surround Biden vaccine mandates
Attorney Charles Adams joins The Factor to discuss new vaccine mandates for certain businesses put in place by the Biden administration.
Attorney Charles Adams joins The Factor to discuss new vaccine mandates for certain businesses put in place by the Biden administration.
Lone Star Rally kicks off for first time since COVID-19 put event on hiatus
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
More price hikes on the way in Houston
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the added cost of living is likely to stay.
We've all noticed prices for all kinds of things, have been on the rise. Manufacturers have blamed COVID-19 and supply-chain challenges for their price hikes. FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka says the added cost of living is likely to stay.
Houston health department now vaccinating children against COVID-19
City of Houston chief medical officer, Dr. David Persse, believes that most people have been or will be exposed to COVID-19 eventually. And those who are vaccinated will have a much easier time fighting the virus.
City of Houston chief medical officer, Dr. David Persse, believes that most people have been or will be exposed to COVID-19 eventually. And those who are vaccinated will have a much easier time fighting the virus.
26 states file suits against Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
At least 26 Republican-led states filed lawsuits challenging a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for employers issued by President Biden's administration.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
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.