Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
"Stay Home" alert level remains in Harris County while COVID-19 numbers improve
Although Governor Greg Abbott lifted COVD-19 restrictions statewide more than three weeks ago, officials in Harris County continue urging people to stay home.
Although Governor Greg Abbott lifted COVD-19 restrictions statewide more than three weeks ago, officials in Harris County continue urging people to stay home.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo gets COVID-19 vaccine, urges providers to reach communities of color
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rolling up her sleeve at a mobile vaccination site at Pitner Pocket Park in Spring Branch.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo rolling up her sleeve at a mobile vaccination site at Pitner Pocket Park in Spring Branch.
Lawsuit filed against Katy ISD regarding mask policy
The Katy Independent School District is facing a lawsuit as the district continues to require students and staff to wear masks.
The Katy Independent School District is facing a lawsuit as the district continues to require students and staff to wear masks.
WHO: Europe's COVID-19 vaccination program is 'unacceptably slow'
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
European nations' immunization campaigns against COVID-19 are “unacceptably slow” and risk prolonging the pandemic, a senior World Health Organization official said.
Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, strongly protective in kids as young as 12
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Some summer camps getting new tool to keep campers safe
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, announced the start of COVID-19 rapid testing programs for youth camps.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Division of Emergency Management, announced the start of COVID-19 rapid testing programs for youth camps.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
Stimulus checks: 21 Senate Democrats urge Biden to put recurring direct payments in infrastructure plan
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
A group of Democratic senators is urging President Joe Biden to extend rescue measures for Americans — including recurring direct payments and extended jobless benefits — in his “Build Back Better” legislation.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program created for Texas youth summer camps
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has created a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for youth summer camps in Texas.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has created a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for youth summer camps in Texas.
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
World leaders call for international treaty on pandemic preparedness
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
More than 20 heads of government and global agencies called for an international treaty for pandemic preparedness that they say will protect future generations in the wake of COVID-19.
State of Texas says everyone 16 and older can now be vaccinated for COVID-19
Now that the state says everyone over 16-years-old can be vaccinated, you still have to make an appointment first.
Now that the state says everyone over 16-years-old can be vaccinated, you still have to make an appointment first.
Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
Weekend job fair held to get Houston-area residents back to work
The city of Houston is continuing to struggle to build back the jobs that were lost due to rock-bottom oil prices and the pandemic. One employer is making a dent in unemployment numbers by hiring 1,000 employees and offering them a way to get to work.
The city of Houston is continuing to struggle to build back the jobs that were lost due to rock-bottom oil prices and the pandemic. One employer is making a dent in unemployment numbers by hiring 1,000 employees and offering them a way to get to work.