Should ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19 despite the controversy surrounding it?
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
Galveston Co. Health Dept. confirms first COVID-19 related death in a child
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
Officials in Galveston County confirmed a little girl's death from COVID-19 complications is the county's first youngest coronavirus-related death.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
Harris County Judge to seek cancellation of controversial $11M contract
FOX 26 was the first to investigate the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC. - a one-woman firm with a short track record and few resources who was awarded the deal after having traditional financial standards waived by the County.
FOX 26 was the first to investigate the contract with Elevate Strategies LLC. - a one-woman firm with a short track record and few resources who was awarded the deal after having traditional financial standards waived by the County.
County judge to seek $11M contract cancellation
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on a story that we first reported after an $11 million contract was approved for COVID-19 outreach.
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more on a story that we first reported after an $11 million contract was approved for COVID-19 outreach.
Couple expressing remorse after they and their five children all tested positive for COVID-19
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
A Houston family of 7 is under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19. The couple tells FOX 26 they were not vaccinated but say they regret it now.
Houston family of 7 under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Houston family of 7 under quarantine after each of them tested positive for COVID-19
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Five siblings tested positive for COVID-19 and a day later, so did their parents. All seven are now sick at home hoping their symptoms don't get any worse.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
College student explains why COVID-19 made her not want to pursue a career in nursing
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
A local student explains how hearing about the number of COVID-19 patients surging Houston hospitals and many health care workers experiencing ?compassion fatigue,? has discouraged her from attending nursing school.
Examining how nursing schools are faring amid rise in health care workers experiencing 'compassion fatigue'
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
Dr. Lucindra Campbell-Law with Carol and Odis Peavy School of Nursing for the University of St. Thomas breaks down how nursing schools are holding steady despite the rise in COVID-19 patients at Houston-area hospitals.
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.