Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths and understanding HIPAA
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.
There's been a lot of confusion surrounding vaccines so to help clear things up UT Health Epidemiologist Dr. Katelyn Jetelina has complied a list of 7 myths that may keep people hesitant. She lays them all out on her website, and we took a look at just a few. Dr. Jetelina also talks about the latest social media craze over HIPAA violations pertaining to your vaccination status. Many are under the impression that your employer or a business asking you about your vaccine status is not legal, simply put, it is.
Shortage of nurses in Texas
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
There's a shortage of nurses across the country, especially in Texas. So why is this happening? Chief Executive Officer of the Texas Nurses Association Cindy Zolnierek joins us Friday morning to give us more clarity.
Learning more about COVID-19 variant ravaging India discovered in the Houston area
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
Dr. Vineet Menachery is one of UTMB's lead researchers on Coronavirus and tells us more about the variant ravaging India, recently discovered in the Houston area.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.
Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.
Texas singer secures second mortgage to pay his band during pandemic
Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.
Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.
Texas singer secures a second mortgage to continue paying his band during pandemic
That?s right the shows stopped but the checks didn?t. Americana Music singer Robert Earl Keen got creative in order to, not only, stay afloat himself but also pay his band when the whole world shut down due to COVID.
That?s right the shows stopped but the checks didn?t. Americana Music singer Robert Earl Keen got creative in order to, not only, stay afloat himself but also pay his band when the whole world shut down due to COVID.
Harris County's COVID-19 Threat Level reduced to orange
Now that the threat level has decreased, Harris County will open all building occupancy to 50 percent capacity. Visitors to county buildings are still asked to wear masks and physical distance.
Now that the threat level has decreased, Harris County will open all building occupancy to 50 percent capacity. Visitors to county buildings are still asked to wear masks and physical distance.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowers COVID-19 threat level
Harris County has been under threat level red since June 2020.
Harris County has been under threat level red since June 2020.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Texas governor issues order to prohibit government entities from mandating masks
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday prohibiting governmental entities in the state from requiring or mandating the wearing of masks.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Tuesday prohibiting governmental entities in the state from requiring or mandating the wearing of masks.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 pandemic exposed 'undeniable effects of racism'
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.
The immunologist who leads the COVID-19 response in the United States said Sunday that “the undeniable effects of racism” have led to unacceptable health disparities that especially hurt African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans during the pandemic.
Schools become mobile vaccination sites as providers target 12 to 15-year-olds
Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.
Vaccine providers are partnering with schools to host mobile vaccine clinics. Houston city leaders and educators are feeling encouraged by the momentum.
Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at Anti-Asian Hate Rally in Sugar Land
The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
The event was hosted by the Republicans of Fort Bend County entitled “Together - We are United” following multiple incidents of violence against Asian Americans during the coronavirus pandemic.
Memorial Hermann hosts COVID-19 vaccine clinic for 12 to 15-year-olds Saturday
To assist in getting more people their shots, Memorial Hermann announced held a vaccine clinic Saturday at Sharpstown High School. Fox 26 Houston's Maria Salazar has more.
To assist in getting more people their shots, Memorial Hermann announced held a vaccine clinic Saturday at Sharpstown High School. Fox 26 Houston's Maria Salazar has more.
Explainer: Why did New York Yankees test positive after vaccination?
A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots.
A New York Yankees player and several team staffers tested positive for the coronavirus although they were vaccinated, the baseball club said this week, underscoring that it’s possible to get an infection even after the shots.