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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The City of Houston says employees will now be required to wear a mask starting on Wednesday, according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Target to require masks for workers in areas with ‘substantial’ COVID-19 transmission
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Memorial Hermann announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for its employees
The Memorial Hermann Health System announced that they will be requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all their employees on Monday.
The Memorial Hermann Health System announced that they will be requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all their employees on Monday.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
Fifth Harris County sheriff's deputy dies of COVID-19
Deputy Shaun Waters, 42, is the fifth Harris County sheriff's deputy to die from contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Deputy Shaun Waters, 42, is the fifth Harris County sheriff's deputy to die from contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Some Texas businesses begin requiring masks or face coverings again
Some businesses are beginning to require masks again as COVID-19 cases increase nationwide. On Monday, Space Center Houston will begin requiring customers to wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status.
Some businesses are beginning to require masks again as COVID-19 cases increase nationwide. On Monday, Space Center Houston will begin requiring customers to wear face masks regardless of their vaccination status.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
With school openings near, parents, teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
Expert breaks down transmissibility of COVID-19 delta variant
New mask-guidelines from the CDC come after finding 'certain' vaccinated people infected with the COVID-19 delta variant might be as contagious as those who are unvaccinated.
New mask-guidelines from the CDC come after finding 'certain' vaccinated people infected with the COVID-19 delta variant might be as contagious as those who are unvaccinated.
New CDC document reveals how new information about delta variant transmissibility
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
Justice Department sues Texas following Gov. Abbott's executive order over transport of migrants
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
The Justice Department sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday over an executive order limiting transportation of migrants in Texas, arguing it violates federal law.
CDC report says delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people. FOX 26's Maria Salazar heard from an infectious disease expert about what to make of the new information, and the comparison between the contagiousness of chickenpox and the delta variant.
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people. FOX 26's Maria Salazar heard from an infectious disease expert about what to make of the new information, and the comparison between the contagiousness of chickenpox and the delta variant.