There was a nursing shortage before the pandemic, new COVID-19 hospitalizations are making it worse
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Harris County health system in crisis mode following nurse shortage to handle rising COVID-19 cases
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
Barbie honors COVID-19 pandemic heroes with custom dolls
Barbie launches six new dolls honoring women in STEM who have become heroes during the pandemic.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
Offspring drummer Pete Parada booted from tour for not getting COVID-19 vaccine
Offspring drummer Pete Parada announced Tuesday he would not be touring with the band because he will not be taking a COVID-19 vaccine.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated Americans
The Delta variant of COVID -19 is running rampant across the US. Nearly 95% of new COVID cases are the Delta variant. The Factor has team coverage on the latest on the deadly virus.
Fort Bend ISD parents create petition to continue virtual learning
Fort Bend ISD parenting create a petition to continue virtual learning for 2021-22 school year.
Some Fort Bend Co. parents concerned about lack of options for school education amid COVID pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some parents about what they're doing to make sure students have the choice to continue their education virtually or in-person.
Judge blocks Texas troopers from stopping migrant transports on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19
A federal judge Tuesday blocked Texas from allowing state troopers to stop vehicles carrying migrants on the grounds that they may spread COVID-19 as worries and new cases are rising along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fort Bend County raising its COVID-19 threat level
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more on the announcement and why they're joining Harris County by increasing their threat level.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
COVID-19 is spreading fast among Texas’ unvaccinated. Here’s who they are and where they live.
The Texas Tribune found that there are two main groups within Texas’ unvaccinated population: white conservatives in rural areas, and Hispanic and Black people in big cities.
'We've got to save lives': Fort Bend Co. COVID-19 threat level raised to 'significant' as cases rise
At least 16% of COVID-19 cases in Fort Bend County are of kids ages 11 and younger, who are not eligible to be vaccinated.
Demand for COVID-19 vaccines multiplies as Houston hospitals treat more sick patients
Texas Medical Center hospitals are reporting a dramatic rise in COVID-19 patients over the last month.
Vaccination rates on the rise in Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more on what's happening regarding vaccination rates in Houston.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
City of Houston requiring employees to wear masks starting on Wednesday
The City of Houston says employees will now be required to wear a mask starting on Wednesday, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.