What you need to know about the upcoming COVID booster
Dr. Danish Ali answers questions about the upcoming COVID-19 booster shot, including when it will be available.
Dr. Danish Ali answers questions about the upcoming COVID-19 booster shot, including when it will be available.
Will vaccine incentives lead people to get shots in arms?
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Residents react to Harris County vaccination incentive program
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
Texas Governor tests positive for COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has the latest after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has the latest after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that he tested positive for COVID-19.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
$100 incentive for those getting 1st COVID-19 vaccine at Harris Co. Public Health site
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
2 Hawaii tourists arrested for using fake vaccine cards, officials say
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
Two tourists were recently arrested and charged for allegedly using fake COVID-19 vaccine cards to visit Hawaii, authorities said.
New Zealand to enter lockdown after single COVID-19 case found
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
New Zealand's government is taking drastic action by putting the entire nation into a strict lockdown after finding a single case of COVID-19. The city where the infected man lives and another city he had visited will go into full lockdown for 7 days, while the rest of the country will shut down for three days.
The Debrief: What does Sunday's Texas Supreme Court ruling mean for mask mandates?
Despite being in his favor, a decision Sunday by the Texas Supreme Court is far from a definitive win for Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, according to Texas appellate law specialist, attorney David Coale.
Despite being in his favor, a decision Sunday by the Texas Supreme Court is far from a definitive win for Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, according to Texas appellate law specialist, attorney David Coale.
Parents, students from Pearland and Alvin ISD urge officials to issue mask mandate, offer virtual learning
Parents and students from Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD rallied Monday to urge authorities to issue a mask mandate and offer a virtual option for the upcoming school year that begins this Wednesday.
Parents and students from Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD rallied Monday to urge authorities to issue a mask mandate and offer a virtual option for the upcoming school year that begins this Wednesday.
California pastor hands out COVID-19 vaccine exemption letters
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
A church in California is handing out exemption letters for people who do not want to take the coronavirus vaccine.
Parents urging Alvin, Pearland ISD's to enforce mask mandate, offer virtual learning
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with parents who are pleading Alvin and Pearland ISD to enforce a mask mandate in their schools and offer virtual learning for students.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with parents who are pleading Alvin and Pearland ISD to enforce a mask mandate in their schools and offer virtual learning for students.
Patients sometimes waiting hours for care at Houston hospital emergency rooms overwhelmed by COVID-19
Texas Medical Center is reporting a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last several weeks. In late June, TMC averaged about 48 daily Coronavirus hospitalizations per day. However, that number is now 369.
Texas Medical Center is reporting a dramatic increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last several weeks. In late June, TMC averaged about 48 daily Coronavirus hospitalizations per day. However, that number is now 369.
COVID-19 patients waiting for available beds in the Houston area
Very few hospital beds are available in the Houston area as COVID-19 patients are packing local hospitals.
Very few hospital beds are available in the Houston area as COVID-19 patients are packing local hospitals.
5,600 Hillsborough students quarantined due to COVID-19; emergency school board meeting this Wednesday
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
The Hillsborough County School Board says 5,599 students and 316 employees are being quarantined due to exposure to COVID-19 after just the first week of classes. Officials are calling an emergency meeting on Wednesday to discuss next steps, including a possible mask mandate for all students and staff.
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.