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.
Biden to urge vaccination in NC as US likely to miss original July 4 goal
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
President Joe Biden will visit N. Carolina to urge COVID-19 vaccines in the region as the White House expects to just narrowly miss his July 4 goal.
NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.
Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts worry drop in vaccine demand could cause 'southern surge'
Health experts are warning of a southern surge of COVID-19 as the demand for vaccines drops. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Department discusses vaccine demand in the city and the impact.
Health experts are warning of a southern surge of COVID-19 as the demand for vaccines drops. Dr. David Persse with the Houston Health Department discusses vaccine demand in the city and the impact.
Over 150 employees challenging vaccine requirement at Houston Methodist have either been fired or resigned
A total of 153 employees are now gone from Houston Methodist; they?ve been fired or resigned over COVID-19 vaccine requirements. However, FOX 26 Houston?s Tiffany Justice tells us the fight isn?t over.
A total of 153 employees are now gone from Houston Methodist; they?ve been fired or resigned over COVID-19 vaccine requirements. However, FOX 26 Houston?s Tiffany Justice tells us the fight isn?t over.
More than 150 employees at Houston hospital who refused to get COVID-19 vaccine have resigned or been fired
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
More than 150 employees at a Houston hospital, who have refused to the COVID-19 vaccine have either resigned or been fired, but these employees tell us the fight is not over.
Customers can get $25 Walgreens Cash for receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Customers who get the COVID-19 vaccine at Walgreens this week can get $25 in Walgreens Cash rewards to apply to in-store purchases. Here's how.
Customers who get the COVID-19 vaccine at Walgreens this week can get $25 in Walgreens Cash rewards to apply to in-store purchases. Here's how.
70% of Americans 30 and older get COVID-19 shot, White House says
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
White House officials are now redoubling focus on vaccinating younger Americans age 18-26, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
Nursing home deaths increased 32% in 2020 amid pandemic, report finds
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
A government watchdog says that deaths among Medicare patients in nursing homes soared by 32% last year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Biden shares plan to ship remaining 55M COVID-19 vaccines globally
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.
President Joe Biden is expected to fall short of his commitment to shipping 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses abroad by the end of July.