US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Houston appear to be plateauing, but remain high
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Two Tomball ISD employees pass away from COVID-19
The Tomball Independent School District has announced that two of its employees have passed away from COVID 19.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Harris County Public Health extending COVID-19 vaccination cash card incentive program
Harris County Public Health announced on Tuesday the COVID-19 vaccination $100 cash card incentive program is being extended. According to a release, the program will run until September 14, 2021.
Social Security will be insolvent by 2034 due to COVID-19 pandemic
The new projections in the annual Social Security and Medicare trustees reports indicate that Social Security's massive trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits in 2034 instead of last year's estimated exhaustion date of 2035.
4 largest Oklahoma City hospitals run out of COVID-19 ICU beds
Mercy, Integris, SSM Health and OU Health said they either have no intensive care bed space available or no space for COVID-19 patients.
Chicago judge reverses decision, will allow unvaccinated mom to see her son after all
Cook County Judge James Shapiro told Rebecca Firlit in early August she would not be allowed to see her 11-year-old son because she refuses to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
Onalaska ISD campuses close until September 7 due to COVID-19
Onalaska ISD campuses will be closed until September 7 "due to the rising number of students and staff members who are currently ill with COVID-19, demonstrating symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19, or who have experienced possible exposure.”
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Houston stylist provides mobile haircutting services for children with special needs
A local stylist has taken her special skills on the road after meeting parents unable to take their special needs children to the barbershop.
Liberty University orders campus-wide quarantine amid COVID-19 spike
Liberty University ordered a campus-wide quarantine amid a COVID-19 spike. The school had previously lifted building masking and distancing requirements.
Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.