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.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines likely offer long-lasting protection, study finds
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
A study found that immune cells were still being churned out to fight the virus nearly four months after receiving the first dose of an mRNA vaccine.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
Mayor Sylvester Turner teams up with Krogers to help get Houstonians vaccinated
The mayor joined health experts for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Fountain Life Center, saying the growing presence of the delta variant is a good cause for people to get inoculated.
The mayor joined health experts for a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Fountain Life Center, saying the growing presence of the delta variant is a good cause for people to get inoculated.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.
Japan's emperor is 'extremely worried' about Olympics amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
The head of the Imperial Palace in Japan says Emperor Naruhito is “extremely worried” that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could accelerate the spread of the coronavirus.
US COVID-19 deaths: Most who died recently were unvaccinated, data shows
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the United States now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the vaccines have been and an indication that daily deaths — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the shots.
Delta COVID-19 variant confirmed in 5 Fort Bend County residents
Officials say five Fort Bend County residents were confirmed to have the Delta COVID-19 variant, which was recently classified as a “variant of concern” by the CDC.
Officials say five Fort Bend County residents were confirmed to have the Delta COVID-19 variant, which was recently classified as a “variant of concern” by the CDC.
Delta variant: What to know about the spreading coronavirus strain
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
The delta variant has been rapidly spreading in countries around the globe. In the U.S., it now makes up at least 20% of COVID-19 cases.
Is the inflation situation as bad as originally thought?
Could there be a silver lining with higher consumer prices? Experts believe the current situation with inflation may not be as bad as originally thought. Joining us from the University of Houston Downtown is Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld.
Could there be a silver lining with higher consumer prices? Experts believe the current situation with inflation may not be as bad as originally thought. Joining us from the University of Houston Downtown is Professor Dietrich von Biedenfeld.