Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Houston-area COVID-19 outbreak, delta variant cases should be a wake-up call for Texans, health expert warns
The latest, most transmissible coronavirus variant is spreading rampantly in countries with low vaccination rates, and health experts are bracing for impact in Texas.
The latest, most transmissible coronavirus variant is spreading rampantly in countries with low vaccination rates, and health experts are bracing for impact in Texas.
Delta variant confirmed in samples from church camp outbreak
Galveston County Health District confirmed the Delta variant has been identified in three test samples tied to a church camp COVID-19 outbreak.
Galveston County Health District confirmed the Delta variant has been identified in three test samples tied to a church camp COVID-19 outbreak.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
Houston-area church suspends in-person services after 100+ members get COVID-19
A church in League City cancelled in-person services this week following a COVID-19 outbreak among their members.
A church in League City cancelled in-person services this week following a COVID-19 outbreak among their members.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Biden says US is in 'better place' despite COVID-19 pandemic in July 4 address
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
“Today, all across this nation, we can say with confidence: America is coming back together,” Biden declared Sunday as he hosted more than 1,000 guests for a July Fourth celebration on the South Lawn of the White House.
First cruise ship in 16 months sets sail from Galveston, TX
About 3,000 passengers - all vaccinated except for younger children. - boarded the vessel for a 7-day voyage to Honduras, Belize, and Mexico.
About 3,000 passengers - all vaccinated except for younger children. - boarded the vessel for a 7-day voyage to Honduras, Belize, and Mexico.
Health and law expert reacts to Houston doctor not indicted for 'stealing' COVID-19 vaccines for loved ones
It’s been a grueling six months for a Harris County doctor, who was accused of mishandling and stealing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them to family and friends.
It’s been a grueling six months for a Harris County doctor, who was accused of mishandling and stealing vials of the COVID-19 vaccine and giving them to family and friends.
Law and health expert breaks down grand jury declining to indict Harris Co. doctor accused of stealing vaccines
A case involving a Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines concluded after a grand jury declined to indict him. The story received national attention due to its uniqueness but for more clarification, FOX 26 Houston spoke to Prof. Valerie Gutmann Koch, co-director of the Health Law & Policy Institute at the University of Houston.
A case involving a Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccines concluded after a grand jury declined to indict him. The story received national attention due to its uniqueness but for more clarification, FOX 26 Houston spoke to Prof. Valerie Gutmann Koch, co-director of the Health Law & Policy Institute at the University of Houston.
'Completely blindsided,' Harris Co. doctor speaks out after grand jury declines to indict him over vaccine allegations
Dr. Hasan Gokal speaks to FOX 26 Houston moments after a grand jury declined to indict him on accusations of mishandling the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Hasan Gokal speaks to FOX 26 Houston moments after a grand jury declined to indict him on accusations of mishandling the COVID-19 vaccine.
Why are people being charged for free COVID vaccine?
A troubling trend has emerged amid the push to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Some folks are getting billed for their free shots.
A troubling trend has emerged amid the push to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Some folks are getting billed for their free shots.
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Local health officials concerned regarding increase in number of adults, children with Delta variant
Harris County is at its lowest Covid case and death rate since the start of the pandemic, but experts say we are not in the clear.
Harris County is at its lowest Covid case and death rate since the start of the pandemic, but experts say we are not in the clear.
As delta variant rises, CDC director weighs in on wearing masks
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
Countries around the world are bringing back restrictions as the delta variant rises. Some counties in the U.S. are as well, and WHO has urged even vaccinated individuals to keep wearing masks. Here’s how the CDC is weighing in now.
Kim Jong Un berates N. Korean officials for 'crucial' COVID-19 lapse
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
Kim Jong Un berated top North Korean officials for failures in COVID-19 prevention. But so far, the country has claimed to have had no infections.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
First lady Jill Biden, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff visit Houston
First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff are in Houston on Tuesday visiting a COVID-19 vaccination event at Minute Maid Park.
First lady Jill Biden and second gentleman Douglas Emhoff are in Houston on Tuesday visiting a COVID-19 vaccination event at Minute Maid Park.
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Delta variant now considered most transmissible variant of COVID-19 according to health officials
Health officials are now considering the Delta variant, the most transmissible variant of COVID-19 to date. But the WHO and CDC have differing advice for those fully vaccinated.
Health officials are now considering the Delta variant, the most transmissible variant of COVID-19 to date. But the WHO and CDC have differing advice for those fully vaccinated.