RN discusses how he was thrown into ICU fire with COVID patients immediately after nursing school
Alvin John is a Travel Nurse, who tells FOX 26 how after graduating from nursing school in January 2020, was working in the ICU to treat patients with the coronavirus.
Alvin John is a Travel Nurse, who tells FOX 26 how after graduating from nursing school in January 2020, was working in the ICU to treat patients with the coronavirus.
What to know about the new COVID-19 'Mu' strain
Another coronavirus variant has made its way to Houston, and to learn more about its strength, FOX 26 turns to Dr. Wesley Long, medical director of diagnostic microbiology at Houston Methodist.
Another coronavirus variant has made its way to Houston, and to learn more about its strength, FOX 26 turns to Dr. Wesley Long, medical director of diagnostic microbiology at Houston Methodist.
Unvaccinated city of Houston employees will get mandatory COVID-19 test
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
Houston Methodist confirms around 50 cases of mu variant
Last week, the World Health Organization identified the mu variant as a new variant of interest. The delta variant is classified as a variant of concern.
Last week, the World Health Organization identified the mu variant as a new variant of interest. The delta variant is classified as a variant of concern.
Dozens of COVID-19 'MU' variant cases reported in Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has the latest on the cases and what hospitals are seeing them.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has the latest on the cases and what hospitals are seeing them.
What's the progress against the COVID-19 surge?
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted progress against the latest COVID-19 surge in the state. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards breaks down the latest.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tweeted progress against the latest COVID-19 surge in the state. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards breaks down the latest.
COVID-19 rental relief fund
FOX 26 Houston wants to make sure you realize that you have yet another chance to apply for financial assistance from Harris County. They've added an extra $30 million to the COVID relief fund. We talk to an expert about who qualifies.
FOX 26 Houston wants to make sure you realize that you have yet another chance to apply for financial assistance from Harris County. They've added an extra $30 million to the COVID relief fund. We talk to an expert about who qualifies.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
COVID-19 variant mu detected in 49 states
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
The mu variant was recently added to the World Health Organization's 'variants of interest' list and has been detected in 49 states and 42 countries.
Man dies of COVID-19, family says Sugar Land hospital refused court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
The family of a Richmond, Texas veteran, who died of COVID-19, say a Sugar Land hospital refused to give the 74-year-old a court-ordered treatment of Ivermectin.
Con-men running online COVID-19 scams, here's what you need to look out for
The Better Business Bureau is warning of email and other online scams. So stick to reputable sites when you're purchasing items pertaining to the pandemic such as masks, home COVID tests, thermometers and other supplies.
The Better Business Bureau is warning of email and other online scams. So stick to reputable sites when you're purchasing items pertaining to the pandemic such as masks, home COVID tests, thermometers and other supplies.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
Fauci names new COVID-19 variant health officials are ‘keeping an eye on’
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
The Mu variant has mutations that 'indicate that it might evade the protection from certain antibodies.
Preschool pianist's Carnegie Hall debut postponed due to lack of COVID-19 vaccines for children
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
Brigitte Xie, 4, was supposed to perform at Carnegie Hall in November 2021.
Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar has more.
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26?s Maria Salazar has more.
15-year-veteran with Colorado Co. Sheriff's Office passes away from COVID-19
Officials with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office are mourning the loss of one of their own after Deputy Carlos Ortiz was said to have died from COVID-19 complications.
Officials with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office are mourning the loss of one of their own after Deputy Carlos Ortiz was said to have died from COVID-19 complications.
Memorial Hermann CEO on Labor Day travel, hospital capacity
Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems, discusses travel precautions for Labor Day weekend and provides an update on hospital capacity.
Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems, discusses travel precautions for Labor Day weekend and provides an update on hospital capacity.