2,500 more medical staff, equipment to be deployed to Texas health care facilities
The Texas Department of State Health Services will deploy 2,500 additional medical staff to health care facilities in the state as they treat COVID-19 patients, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday.
The Texas Department of State Health Services will deploy 2,500 additional medical staff to health care facilities in the state as they treat COVID-19 patients, Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Gov. Greg Abbott issues executive order expanding vaccine mandate ban
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order expanding the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government entities or taxpayer-funded businesses.
Governor Abbott has issued an executive order expanding the ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for government entities or taxpayer-funded businesses.
Legal expert breaks down Gov. Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates
Gov. Greg Abbott is now banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates. To learn more about the legalities of this newest order, we speak to Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law.
Gov. Greg Abbott is now banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates. To learn more about the legalities of this newest order, we speak to Professor Josh Blackman from South Texas College of Law.
COVID-19 booster shots and additional doses
Several local hospitals will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for the general public next month. To learn more about it FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun with UT Health - Houston.
Several local hospitals will begin offering COVID-19 boosters for the general public next month. To learn more about it FOX 26 speaks to Dr. Rodrigo Hasbun with UT Health - Houston.
US unemployment claims rise by 4,000 to 353,000
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
U.S. unemployment claims rose for the first time in five weeks even though the economy and job market have been recovering from the pandemic.
COVID patients overflowing into free-standing ERs as local hospitals are stretched thin
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
Impact of COVID-19 hospitalizations effecting freestanding emergency rooms
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with one freestanding emergency room about what they're experiencing as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with one freestanding emergency room about what they're experiencing as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise.
Clear Creek ISD offering virtual learning again as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Parents are pondering how to protect their kids during the COVID-19 pandemic and struggle with choosing virtual or in-person learning.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
Clinics, pharmacies to start offering flu shots in September
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
There's been all this talk about COVID vaccines but next week, many clinics and pharmacies will start offering flu shots. We speak with an expert on how to prepare for the upcoming 'sick season'
New program in Houston offers up to $150 for getting vaccinated against COVID-19
Under a new incentive program beginning Thursday, those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at eligible Houston Health Department sites can get a $100 gift card for their first dose and a $50 gift card for their second dose.
Under a new incentive program beginning Thursday, those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 at eligible Houston Health Department sites can get a $100 gift card for their first dose and a $50 gift card for their second dose.
Houston-area nurses experiencing 'compassion fatigue' amid spike in hospitalizations, staff shortages
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases has become a shock for many in the Houston area and continues to devastate health care workers, who are barely hanging on.
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases has become a shock for many in the Houston area and continues to devastate health care workers, who are barely hanging on.
Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Parents fight against mask mandates
Despite the current surge in COVID-19 cases and the lack of vaccines for children under the age of 12, parents across the country are fighting against mask mandates for the new school year. A few from the Houston area joined The Factor Uncensored to explain why they feel the mandates are an infringement on their freedoms and personal choice as parents.
Despite the current surge in COVID-19 cases and the lack of vaccines for children under the age of 12, parents across the country are fighting against mask mandates for the new school year. A few from the Houston area joined The Factor Uncensored to explain why they feel the mandates are an infringement on their freedoms and personal choice as parents.
Local researchers working on COVID-19 vaccine for children
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on what some local researchers are doing to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more on what some local researchers are doing to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Fort Bend ISD approves mask mandate, some parents say it's not enough
Some parents say the approval of a mask mandate for the Fort Bend Independent School District came too late for students.
Some parents say the approval of a mask mandate for the Fort Bend Independent School District came too late for students.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 140,000 US deaths, NIH study says
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.