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.
Workers who feel unsafe returning to work can collect unemployment checks
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
Health officials still recommend masks even after mask mandate dropped
The governor may have ordered Texas to re-open 100% but doctors are suggesting you continue avoiding crowds, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
The governor may have ordered Texas to re-open 100% but doctors are suggesting you continue avoiding crowds, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Montgomery County officials support lifting of COVID restrictions in Texas
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks to residents and business owners about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks to residents and business owners about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
Houston area health officials react to lifting of Texas COVID restrictions
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with Dr. David Persse, Chief Medical Officer at the Houston Health Department.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith speaks with Dr. David Persse, Chief Medical Officer at the Houston Health Department.
Essential workers react to lifting of COVID restrictions in Texas
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with the President of Kroger Houston about how lifting of COVID restrictions will affect essential workers.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with the President of Kroger Houston about how lifting of COVID restrictions will affect essential workers.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
Texas Education Agency updates public health guidance after governor's order
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Texas school and child care personnel now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
The Texas Department of State Health Services notified all vaccine providers on Wednesday that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration.
The Texas Department of State Health Services notified all vaccine providers on Wednesday that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”