US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
Conroe ISD will not prohibit COVID-19 positive students from coming to class
Conroe ISD released their COVID-19 health guidance earlier this week for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Currently, district officials say they won’t deny any student who’s sick and tests positive for COVID from coming to class.
Conroe ISD released their COVID-19 health guidance earlier this week for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Currently, district officials say they won’t deny any student who’s sick and tests positive for COVID from coming to class.
Atlanta Public Schools mandating masks for all students, staff
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Atlanta Public School officials say the lack of vaccination of younger students and the rise of the Delta variant have led them to require masks in classrooms.
Conroe ISD releases back-to-school guidance
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more as Conroe ISD has released their COVID-19 guidance as students head back to the classroom this fall.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more as Conroe ISD has released their COVID-19 guidance as students head back to the classroom this fall.
DSHS launches campaign encouraging Texas youth to get vaccinated
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging Texans to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise.
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging Texans to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level raised to ?Orange?
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo changed the threat level from Yellow to Orange. Threat level Orange indicates a significant and uncontrolled spread of the virus.
As COVID-19 cases are on the rise, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo changed the threat level from Yellow to Orange. Threat level Orange indicates a significant and uncontrolled spread of the virus.
US unemployment claims rise to 419,000 from a pandemic low
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
The number of jobless claims increased last week to 419,000, the most in two months, from a pandemic low of 368,000 during the previous week.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level raised to 'Orange'
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level is now at Orange, the second-highest level on the county's system, which signifies a significant and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in the community.
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level is now at Orange, the second-highest level on the county's system, which signifies a significant and uncontrolled level of COVID-19 in the community.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
IRS stimulus checks: Petition for additional $2,000 monthly payments nears 3 million
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
A Change.org petition calling on Congress to send additional $2,000 monthly economic stimulus checks to U.S. families is nearing its goal of three million signatures.
China rejects WHO's terms for further study of COVID-19 origins
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
A senior Chinese health official said he was “taken aback" that the WHO plan includes further investigation of the COVID-19 lab leak theory.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
Tokyo new COVID-19 cases near 2,000 a day before Olympics open
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
A day before the Olympics open, Tokyo hit another six-month high in new COVID-19 cases. Fans are banned from venues as worries grow of a worsening surge.
'She was my rock': Arizona family loses mother of 4, grandmother to 10 after battle with COVID-19
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
A 47-year-old wife, mother and grandmother died from COVID-19 complications in Arizona on July 13. She and her husband both got the virus, but her health took a turn for the worst soon after.
Governor Abbott says he will not issue another mask mandate, teachers heading back to school chime in
Governor Abbott's announcement comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, including the hyper-contagious Delta variant.
Governor Abbott's announcement comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, including the hyper-contagious Delta variant.
Houston teachers expressing concern as COVID-19 cases rise
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with some Houston teachers who are concerned about the rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of schools opening in the fall.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee spoke with some Houston teachers who are concerned about the rise in COVID-19 cases ahead of schools opening in the fall.
Making the Case: HIPAA confusion
As the push for COVID-19 vaccinations intensifies many are making the case that sharing their status is a violation of their privacy. Wednesday, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told a reporter he was violating her HIPAA rights by asking if she was vaccinated. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams addressed the confusion and explained how HIPAA works.
As the push for COVID-19 vaccinations intensifies many are making the case that sharing their status is a violation of their privacy. Wednesday, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene told a reporter he was violating her HIPAA rights by asking if she was vaccinated. The News Edge legal analyst Charles Adams addressed the confusion and explained how HIPAA works.
COVID-19 treatment could cost you more this year
People who catch COVID-19 this year may face much higher medical bills than if they had caught the disease last year.
People who catch COVID-19 this year may face much higher medical bills than if they had caught the disease last year.
Gov. Abbott will not be reimplementing a COVID-19 mask mandate despite cases increasing
Governor Abbott was in town getting asked about the possibility of a state mask mandate returning amid the rise in COVID-19 cases here and nationwide.
Governor Abbott was in town getting asked about the possibility of a state mask mandate returning amid the rise in COVID-19 cases here and nationwide.
Insurance companies resume deductibles, copays for COVID-19 treatments
People who get COVID-19 this year might face higher medical bills than last year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helps break it down and explain why that is and what you should be on the lookout for.
People who get COVID-19 this year might face higher medical bills than last year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan helps break it down and explain why that is and what you should be on the lookout for.