Urgent Coronavirus aid on route to India to fight COVID-19
Urgent coronavirus aid is currently on the way to India from the U.S., according to the White House. The country is breaking global records when it comes to the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases.
Urgent coronavirus aid is currently on the way to India from the U.S., according to the White House. The country is breaking global records when it comes to the skyrocketing number of COVID-19 cases.
Data: Texas COVID-19 death toll tops 50K, vaccinations rise
Texas has topped 50,000 COVID-19 deaths during the 14-month pandemic, university researchers reported Wednesday.
Texas has topped 50,000 COVID-19 deaths during the 14-month pandemic, university researchers reported Wednesday.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
India sets another global daily record of 379K new COVID-19 cases as lines of ambulances wait at crematoriums
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
Vaccinations for all Indians 18 and up are supposed to start Saturday, but the country does not yet have enough doses for everyone as it faces a devastating surge of cases and deaths.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Dr. David Callender on new mask guidance, COVID-19 vaccinations
Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses the new CDC guidance on masks for outdoor activities.
Dr. David Callender, President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, discusses the new CDC guidance on masks for outdoor activities.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
Europe will reach herd immunity by August at the latest, BioNTech CEO says
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
The head of German pharmaceutical company BioNTech says Europe can achieve herd immunity against the coronavirus within the next four months.
CDC: 1 in 4 Texans are fully vaccinated against COVID-19
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said 37% of Texas's population had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said 37% of Texas's population had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
European officials finalizing plans to allow US tourists back this summer
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
The European Union is finalizing plans to allow tourists from the United States to travel to the 27-nation bloc this summer, officials said.
Houston Health Department COVID-19 vaccination sites accepting walk-ins
Starting Monday, the Houston Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to walk-ins at all of its vaccination sites.
Starting Monday, the Houston Health Department will begin offering COVID-19 vaccines to walk-ins at all of its vaccination sites.
Houston COVID-19 vaccination sites open to walk-ins
You can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Houston Health Department sites without an appointment.
You can now receive a COVID-19 vaccine at Houston Health Department sites without an appointment.
EU launches legal action against COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca over dose shortage
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
The European Commission says it’s launched legal action against the COVID-19 vaccine maker AstraZeneca in regards to an untimely delivery of millions of doses.
Houston COVID vaccination clinic takes walk-ins Saturday
The vaccination clinic is open until 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon!
The vaccination clinic is open until 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon!
Houston ISD playgrounds open, in-person outdoor graduations to be permitted
Houston ISD says all school playgrounds are now open, and in-person outdoor graduations will be permitted this spring with some COVID-19 protocols.
Houston ISD says all school playgrounds are now open, and in-person outdoor graduations will be permitted this spring with some COVID-19 protocols.
Moderna CEO: COVID-19 vaccine surplus possible in 2022
Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.
Moderna Inc. said Friday that the company is on track to produce 1 billion doses of its COVID-19 vaccine this year, and there could be an oversupply in 2022.