Harris County Judge does not intend to raise county's COVID-19 threat level
In mid-May, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's COVID-19 threat level from red to orange or from severe uncontrolled spread to significant uncontrolled spread.
In mid-May, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's COVID-19 threat level from red to orange or from severe uncontrolled spread to significant uncontrolled spread.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Concern over rising COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations in Texas
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the seven-day average of new confirmed COVID-19 cases has been going up since early July and is now back to where it was in early May.
According to data from the Texas Department of State Health Services, the seven-day average of new confirmed COVID-19 cases has been going up since early July and is now back to where it was in early May.
Houston Independent School District in need of more than 700 teachers for the upcoming school year
According to their jobs page online, HISD has 729 posted openings for certified teacher positions. This, as classes begin in a little more than a month.
According to their jobs page online, HISD has 729 posted openings for certified teacher positions. This, as classes begin in a little more than a month.
US surgeon general calls COVID-19 misinformation ‘serious threat’
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued his first formal advisory to the public, warning of the urgent threat of health misinformation during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Delta COVID-19 cases spiking weeks before school starts
Parents who are still hesitant about getting their kids vaccinated against coronavirus may be rethinking things now that the contagious Delta variant is spiking weeks before school starts, Dr Anna Maria David Thin with Memorial Hermann talks to FOX 26 to tell us more.
Parents who are still hesitant about getting their kids vaccinated against coronavirus may be rethinking things now that the contagious Delta variant is spiking weeks before school starts, Dr Anna Maria David Thin with Memorial Hermann talks to FOX 26 to tell us more.
Woman convicted of robbing drug store by faking COVID-19
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
A woman who stole items from a Walgreens in San Francisco and escaped by coughing at employees and claiming to have the coronavirus has been convicted of a federal charge.
Local health experts: COVID-19 patients are largely unvaccinated and younger than before
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
With COVID-19 cases rising again, experts are pointing to the Delta variant and lag in vaccination rates particularly among younger populations.
France, Greece, Italy mandate COVID-19 vaccine for health care workers
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
French President Emmanuel Macron has ordered all French health care workers to get virus vaccines by Sept. 15 and urged all of his compatriots to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Many economists, Federal Chair don't expect inflation to last long
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
While economists say prices for some consumer goods will stay high for a while, many expect inflation to decrease next year.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increasing in Houston
Memorial Hermann Health System CEO Dr. David Callender discusses an increase in hospitalizations over the past few weeks.
Memorial Hermann Health System CEO Dr. David Callender discusses an increase in hospitalizations over the past few weeks.
Employers making changes for safer workplace for returning workers following pandemic
After almost a year and a half of Covid, many employers are anxious to get workers back into the office. The target date for reopening the office, for a lot of employers who have people working from home, is right after Labor Day.
After almost a year and a half of Covid, many employers are anxious to get workers back into the office. The target date for reopening the office, for a lot of employers who have people working from home, is right after Labor Day.
Unvaccinated woman, 90, died with double variant infection, European researchers say
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Researchers believe it’s the first documented case of its kind and, although rare, that similar dual COVID-19 infections are happening across the world.
Man accuses Houston-area business of discrimination when singled out for not wearing face mask
Bao Dinh says he's experienced discrimination before on social media but was shocked when
Bao Dinh says he's experienced discrimination before on social media but was shocked when
Man accuses Houston-area business of discrimination when asked to wear face mask
A Richmond man says he is the victim of discrimination after he says he was singled out and told to put on a mask while at a local repair shop. FOX 26 Houston?s Chelsea Edwards has more on that and what the shop owner had to say.
A Richmond man says he is the victim of discrimination after he says he was singled out and told to put on a mask while at a local repair shop. FOX 26 Houston?s Chelsea Edwards has more on that and what the shop owner had to say.
Anime convention this weekend looks to bring fun, excitement for all Houstonians
Any plans this weekend? How about attending the Anime Matsuri convention?
Any plans this weekend? How about attending the Anime Matsuri convention?
Free app shows you where you can bring your pets during travels!
Not only did more people adopt pets during the pandemic, but more folks are also traveling with their pets these days. And more hotels, restaurants, and venues are welcoming them.
Not only did more people adopt pets during the pandemic, but more folks are also traveling with their pets these days. And more hotels, restaurants, and venues are welcoming them.
Fully vaccinated people don’t need COVID-19 booster at this time, FDA, CDC say
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.
The FDA and CDC said in a joint statement that Americans who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 do not need a booster shot at this time.