Texas hospitals brace for another COVID-19 surge as delta variant burns through unvaccinated communities
Hospital officials worry that "staggering and frightening" hospitalization rates will push facilities to capacity at a time when staffing is short and workers are exhausted.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
ER Doctor shares reasons patients say they've refused a vaccine
As Houston hospitals begin to fill up once again following the start of a 4th COVID-19 wave, Dr. Gina Blocker from Baylor St. Luke?s Medical Center says her patients often ask her for a vaccine once they learn they've tested positive for the virus. At that point, it's too late and Dr. Blocker says their reasons for not being vaccinated ahead of time are often surprising. Many don't have a reason at all, others say they don't know where to go, or are worried it will change the way their hair grows.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Tokyo's daily COVID-19 cases exceed 3,000 in day for 1st time
Tokyo reported 3,177 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, another all-time high just days after the start of the Tokyo Olympics.
City hosts town hall meeting in Acres Homes for vaccine hesitant, less than 5 people show up
As the CDC issued new guidance Thursday, recommending that those fully vaccinated wear masks indoors in areas of high transmission, local health officials hosted a townhall in Acres Homes to encourage vaccinations.
Pfizer vaccine not as effective against Delta variant, study says
An alarming study finds that Pfizer vaccine is not as effective against the Delta variant.
Study suggests Pfizer vaccine is less effective against Delta variant
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more on the study and what it could mean for those who received the Delta variant.
Town hall meeting in Acres Homes regarding COVID-19 vaccine sees low turnout
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more as attendance at the town hall meeting, vaccine clinic was almost non-existent.
Many in Harris County still leery of vaccine despite the surge of infections
Half of Harris County is still stubbornly reluctant to climb aboard the "vaccine train" despite a seven-fold increase in infections over the last month, driven by the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
Health officials encourage those who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as numbers begin to stall
As the number of Covid-19 cases rises once again across the nation, there's another strong push from health care officials to get the unvaccinated to change their minds.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Vaccine hesitancy remains during Delta surge
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some residents about the COVID-19 vaccine amid the increase in Delta variant cases.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.