Texas’ ban on mask mandates draws fed investigation for possibly violating students with disabilities' rights
The U.S. Department of Education announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Getting your COVID-19 vaccine and your flu shot
Dr. Gary J. Sheppard, president of Harris County Medical Society, discuss when to get your flu shot and your COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Gary J. Sheppard, president of Harris County Medical Society, discuss when to get your flu shot and your COVID-19 vaccine.
J&J COVID-19 booster 94% effective 2 months after 1st shot, company says
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
Johnson & Johnson’s booster was found to be 94% effective against symptomatic COVID-19 in the U.S. two months after the first shot, the company said.
How small businesses in Harris Co. may apply for relief funds until early October
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
Pfizer: COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11, plans to seek authorization soon
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
As nursing shortage is compounded by pandemic, the University of St. Thomas strives to help meet the need
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle.
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle.
As nursing shortage is compounded by pandemic, the University of St. Thomas strives to help meet the need
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
At a time when nurses are leaving the field, a local university is looking to help meet the needs through an accelerated nursing degree program. A graduate of that nursing program is switching careers to work on the front line of the battle. FOX 26's Maria Salazar has his story.
After Texas A&M student died from COVID-19, students and faculty rally for more safety precautions
University leaders have encouraged mask-wearing and getting vaccinated, but they say Gov. Greg Abbott has prevented them from requiring either.
University leaders have encouraged mask-wearing and getting vaccinated, but they say Gov. Greg Abbott has prevented them from requiring either.
FDA advisory panel OKs Pfizer COVID-19 booster for 65 and older, votes no for younger
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
An independent advisory panel for the FDA voted against a proposal for a booster dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for Americans 16 and older.
Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
Mississippi records highest COVID-19 death rate in the US
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
Do we give celebrities too much influence?
After a series of viral tweets filled with false information on COVID-19 vaccines, rapper Nicki Minaj is under fire for spreading the fallacies to her millions of followers. We ask our Factor panel if celebrities are to be held to a higher level of responsibility because of their influence.
After a series of viral tweets filled with false information on COVID-19 vaccines, rapper Nicki Minaj is under fire for spreading the fallacies to her millions of followers. We ask our Factor panel if celebrities are to be held to a higher level of responsibility because of their influence.
Shortage of monoclonal antibodies
Dr. Abdulla Kudrath discusses the shortage of monoclonal antibodies in the U.S.
Dr. Abdulla Kudrath discusses the shortage of monoclonal antibodies in the U.S.
COVID-19 impact on expectant mothers
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Texas school districts sued over mask mandates push back
At least eight counties and cities and 87 school districts or systems in Texas have imposed mask mandates to slow the spread of the surging coronavirus.
At least eight counties and cities and 87 school districts or systems in Texas have imposed mask mandates to slow the spread of the surging coronavirus.
This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
Debate over COVID-19 vaccine booster continues ahead of Friday FDA panel meeting
You might not be as protected as you think with the COVID-19 shot, which is why there’s a debate on whether a booster is needed now.
You might not be as protected as you think with the COVID-19 shot, which is why there’s a debate on whether a booster is needed now.