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.

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
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FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some residents about the COVID-19 vaccine amid the increase in Delta variant 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.

France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests

France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.

Fauci: US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an ``unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant.

Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.

Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
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With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution site held in Houston’s Fifth Ward

Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.

Local counties across Houston area deal with rising COVID-19 cases
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Like Harris County, Galveston, Fort Bend County is also reporting an increase in cases and hospitalizations because of the delta variant, but Fort Bend County officials are touting their higher vaccination rates for generally having fewer hospitalizations.