Texas heeds call to pause Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines

More than 500,000 doses of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine have been administered in Texas, and health officials say none of the six reported cases of blood clots occurred in the state.

Houston, Harris County pause administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

The Houston Health Department and Harris County Public Health will pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at their sites following guidance from federal health officials.

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 in Texas hover under 3,000

The Texas Department of State Health Services said Monday that there were 2,823 people with the coronavirus hospitalized on Sunday, the most recent day data was available.

India reels amid worsening COVID-19 surge, affecting world vaccine supply

The surge, which can be seen across India, is particularly alarming because the country is a major vaccine producer and a critical supplier to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

Study: 1 in 3 COVID-19 survivors develop mental health problems within 6 months

A new study shows COVID-19 affects the mind and the brain in significant ways after researchers found a third of people who survive the virus develop mental health or brain disorders they never had before.

Surveys say pandemic is delaying retirements, prompting more people to save

After more than a year of the pandemic, a lot of people have felt their finances pinched. That's especially true for those who were hoping to retire, only to find they may have to wait.

Applications for COVID-19 funeral expense assistance from FEMA now open

With just a simple phone call, loved ones can apply for reimbursement for COVID-19 funeral expenses. Here are all the details from FEMA on how to apply.

Regeneron’s COVID-19 antibody drug prevents symptomatic infection by 81%, study finds

Regeneron said it now plans to request FDA clearance to use the COVID-19 antibody drug as a preventative treatment that could help provide immediate protection to unvaccinated people.

Bhutan vaccinates 93% of its adults in just 16 days

As other countries rolled out their vaccination campaigns over months, the tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, wedged between India and China, is nearly done just 16 days after it started.

Colleges in US divided over requiring student vaccinations

U.S. colleges hoping for a return to normalcy next fall are weighing how far they should go in urging students to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Hospitalizations trending down one month after Texas lifted COVID-19 restrictions

This weekend marked one month since COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in Texas.  Since the restrictions were lifted, Coronavirus hospitalizations statewide have trended down.

Chinese health leader admits country's COVID-19 vaccines have low effectiveness

In a rare admission of the weakness of Chinese coronavirus vaccines, the country’s top disease control official says their effectiveness is low and the government is considering mixing them to get a boost.

104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19

A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.

Harris Co. reports small number of rare COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people
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Harris County Public Health has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 so far. According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated.

CDC says Johnson & Johnson shots can continue in North Carolina after reports of adverse reactions

Federal health officials say it’s safe to continue administering Johnson & Johnson shots at three vaccination sites in North Carolina that had an increase in reports of adverse reactions on Thursday.