1 in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Harris County Commissioners unanimously vote to cancel controversial $11M contract
Last week, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she would call for the cancellation claiming the issue has become overly politicized.
Last week, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said she would call for the cancellation claiming the issue has become overly politicized.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
Pediatric COVID-19 cases ‘exponentially’ increased over summer, AAP says
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
There was about a 240% increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases from early July to early September, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
SoCal nurse, husband leave behind 5 kids, including newborn, after dying of COVID-19
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
A Southern California nurse leaves behind five children, including a newborn, and her husband after dying of COVID-19.
Jeff Bridges' lymphoma in remission, says COVID bout made cancer fight 'look like a piece of cake'
The Oscar winner and his wife, Susan, contracted coronavirus in January
The Oscar winner and his wife, Susan, contracted coronavirus in January
COVID-19 boosters not yet needed, says group of health experts
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
An international group of scientists, including 2 FDA officials, is arguing the average person doesn't need a COVID-19 booster yet — an opinion that highlights the intense scientific divide over the question.
Woman who wanted Chicago hospital to treat her COVID-19 with Ivermectin, dies
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A woman who demanded a Chicago hospital treat her COVID-19 diagnosis with a controversial drug has died.
A Houston day care convinced all its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now it requires a shot.
While some national companies are requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, mandates have been the exception for businesses in Texas.
While some national companies are requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, mandates have been the exception for businesses in Texas.
The pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
'Do I or don't I?' Some Texas hospitals grapple with new mandatory vaccine rule
Stuck between Biden's and Abbott’s competing vaccine rules for employees, public hospitals consider their next move even as most private systems already require vaccination for employees.
Stuck between Biden's and Abbott’s competing vaccine rules for employees, public hospitals consider their next move even as most private systems already require vaccination for employees.
Texas AG files several lawsuits against school districts defying governor's executive order
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Two of the school districts in the newly filed lawsuits include Galveston ISD and Spring ISD.
Making The Case: Enforcing new COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Following President Biden's latest vaccine mandates on the labor force, many are making the case that enforcing them is going to be troublesome. The Biden Administration is hoping to get as many as 100 million more Americans vaccinated by putting pressure on employers to require them. Not complying could result in hefty fines per employee. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams explains some of the biggest hurdles the mandates could face in court.
Following President Biden's latest vaccine mandates on the labor force, many are making the case that enforcing them is going to be troublesome. The Biden Administration is hoping to get as many as 100 million more Americans vaccinated by putting pressure on employers to require them. Not complying could result in hefty fines per employee. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams explains some of the biggest hurdles the mandates could face in court.
President Joe Biden orders new COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
A day after President Biden announced new COVID-19 vaccine mandates to combat the growing surge in the U.S., FOX 26's Denise Middleton checks in to what efforts are already underway in Harris County.
Houston business owner reacts to President Biden's vaccine mandate announcement
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Nurse practioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Nurse practitioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Business owners say vaccinate mandate comes with risks
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with one Houston business owner following President Biden's announcement regarding vaccine mandates.
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff spoke with one Houston business owner following President Biden's announcement regarding vaccine mandates.