Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
Memorial Hermann Health Systems President and CEO reflects on year since pandemic hit Houston
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
The President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems talks about lessons learned and how far we've come in the year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Houston.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
Some 'recovered' COVID-19 patients still have lingering symptoms nearly a year later; doctors push vaccine
Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, some of Houston’s first Coronavirus patients still have side effects.
Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, some of Houston’s first Coronavirus patients still have side effects.
Thursday marks one year of COVID-19 in Texas
Thursday marks one year since the first presumptive positive COVID-19 case was reported in Fort Bend County. We take a look back.
Thursday marks one year since the first presumptive positive COVID-19 case was reported in Fort Bend County. We take a look back.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
Senate GOP forces reading of 600-page COVID-19 relief bill aloud to delay vote
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
Senate Democrats looking to push the $.19 trillion COVID-19 relief bill through the upper chamber likely face mountains of GOP amendments and other delays that could take days to plow through.
3 cases of California COVID-19 variant confirmed in Harris County
Health officials say three cases of the B.1.429 coronavirus variant, also known as the California strain, have been confirmed in Harris County.
Health officials say three cases of the B.1.429 coronavirus variant, also known as the California strain, have been confirmed in Harris County.
Many Houston-area school districts still requiring masks despite Governor's announcement
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.
In light of the announcement from Texas Governor Greg Abbott to lift the statewide mask mandate next Wednesday, many school districts are still requiring masks for their students.
Houston man still recovering nine months after COVID-19 diagnosis
A Houston man is still working hard to fully recover, after suffering severe health problems from COVID-19. His journey has lasted the past nine months.
A Houston man is still working hard to fully recover, after suffering severe health problems from COVID-19. His journey has lasted the past nine months.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
Houston-area educators react to being added to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Educators now speaking to FOX 26 about now being prioritized as front-line worker to receive a vaccine.
Educators now speaking to FOX 26 about now being prioritized as front-line worker to receive a vaccine.
Canada vaccine panel recommends extending interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses to 4 months
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada.
Houston-area couple married 58 years dies from COVID-19 just 3 days apart
It has been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Houston area, and unfortunately, one local couple had their life snatched away due to the deadly disease.
It has been a year since the first case of COVID-19 was reported in the Houston area, and unfortunately, one local couple had their life snatched away due to the deadly disease.
Japanese company selling in-flight meals in stores amid declining sales due to COVID-19 pandemic
One Japanese catering company is taking its popular bento boxes typically offered during in-flight meals and selling them at department stores and markets due to a decline in sales.
One Japanese catering company is taking its popular bento boxes typically offered during in-flight meals and selling them at department stores and markets due to a decline in sales.
Teachers and school staff eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, other essential workers still waiting
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced their eligibility on Wednesday afternoon. It came a day after President Biden called on states to prioritize them. Although more than half of all states already had to some degree.
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced their eligibility on Wednesday afternoon. It came a day after President Biden called on states to prioritize them. Although more than half of all states already had to some degree.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
Governor’s lifted mandates mean little to many in Montgomery Co. who weren’t following them
Residents and business owners in Montgomery County discuss the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Texas.
Residents and business owners in Montgomery County discuss the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in Texas.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.