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.
National Rifle Association cancels annual meeting in Houston due to COVID-19
The National Rifle Association is canceling the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits that was to be held in Houston in September due to concerns over COVID-19.
The National Rifle Association is canceling the 2021 Annual Meeting & Exhibits that was to be held in Houston in September due to concerns over COVID-19.
Active COVID-19 cases in Houston-area school districts
FOX 26 shares a map of school districts in the greater Houston area with their current active cases, sometimes broken down by staff and students.
FOX 26 shares a map of school districts in the greater Houston area with their current active cases, sometimes broken down by staff and students.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Harris Co. Judge proposes $30M plan to bring more nurses to local hospitals
During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will propose $30 million in funding for hundreds of additional nurses to support hospitals amid the surge in COVID-19.
During Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will propose $30 million in funding for hundreds of additional nurses to support hospitals amid the surge in COVID-19.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Fort Bend ISD School Board approves mask mandate for students, visitors
The Fort Bend Independent School District School Board announced late Monday night that a mask mandate will be put into place for all students and visitors.
The Fort Bend Independent School District School Board announced late Monday night that a mask mandate will be put into place for all students and visitors.
Two weeks into school year, Spring Branch ISD hears public comment from parents
On Monday, parents of Spring Branch ISD students were able to voice their concerns during a scheduled school board meeting.
On Monday, parents of Spring Branch ISD students were able to voice their concerns during a scheduled school board meeting.
FDA's full approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine still won't change some people's mind to get the shot
In areas like Montgomery County, the vaccination rate for those eligible remains at 51%, while the positivity rate for those tested, stands at 22%.
In areas like Montgomery County, the vaccination rate for those eligible remains at 51%, while the positivity rate for those tested, stands at 22%.
COVID-19 surges causing movie delays, theatre downturn
The guys from BackstageOL.com join The Factor to talk about more impacts on the movie industry because of COVID-19.
The guys from BackstageOL.com join The Factor to talk about more impacts on the movie industry because of COVID-19.
Some Houston-area residents still hesitant regarding COVID vaccine following FDA approval
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with some residents in Montgomery County after the FDA fully approved the Pfizer vaccine.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with some residents in Montgomery County after the FDA fully approved the Pfizer vaccine.
Fort Bend ISD’s Pecan Grove Elementary School switching to virtual learning
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Pecan Grove Elementary School will be switching to virtual learning as data suggested a ‘significant impact’ to the campus due to COVID-19.
Fort Bend Independent School District’s Pecan Grove Elementary School will be switching to virtual learning as data suggested a ‘significant impact’ to the campus due to COVID-19.
Former FDA doctor answers top viewer questions about Pfizer approval
We've received no shortage of questions about America's first fully approved COVID-19 vaccine as Pfizer moves past emergency use authorization to the full FDA approval. Doctor John White, Chief Medical Officer for Web MD, answers some of your top questions.
We've received no shortage of questions about America's first fully approved COVID-19 vaccine as Pfizer moves past emergency use authorization to the full FDA approval. Doctor John White, Chief Medical Officer for Web MD, answers some of your top questions.