US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Fort Bend County residents can apply for new rental assistance program
Fort Bend County has launched a new emergency rental assistance program for residents who are unable to pay rent or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fort Bend County has launched a new emergency rental assistance program for residents who are unable to pay rent or utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Social media addiction: Why it's a growing problem and what to do about it
A mental health expert from Menninger Clinic talks about what to do when technology and social media start to take over someone's life.
A mental health expert from Menninger Clinic talks about what to do when technology and social media start to take over someone's life.
Texas expecting at least 200,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines in initial allotment
A third COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved for emergency use in the United States. According to a spokesperson from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas is expected to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
A third COVID-19 vaccine has now been approved for emergency use in the United States. According to a spokesperson from Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Texas is expected to receive more than 200,000 initial doses of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
Here’s how filing your taxes early could cost you a $1,400 stimulus check
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Pres. Biden, first lady visit Houston after crippling winter storm
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden have arrived in Houston on Friday following a historic winter storm that left millions across the state of Texas without power.
Some families could receive up to $14,000 in Democrats' stimulus bill
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
Some American families could receive as much as $14,000 from the Democrats' new stimulus bill. See if you qualify, here:
'COVID bandit' strikes again: Customer gives $200 to each worker at Colorado diner
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
A person using the alias “COVID bandit” handed all 34 employees $200, spending a total of $6,400.
Gov. Abbott considering an end to Texas mask mandate
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is working on a plan to remove all statewide coronavirus restrictions and will make an announcement soon.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he is working on a plan to remove all statewide coronavirus restrictions and will make an announcement soon.
Vaccine 'passports' may open society, but inequity looms
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Governments say getting vaccinated and having the proper documentation to prove it will smooth the way to recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, and such efforts have gotten a head start in Israel.
Open COVID-19 vaccine slots fill within minutes, more than 300,000 people sit on virtual waiting list
As a result of new appointments opening in Houston, some FOX 26 viewers have expressed confusion. Their main questions; where are these new slots coming from and how come they’re not being filled by people already on the virtual waiting list?
As a result of new appointments opening in Houston, some FOX 26 viewers have expressed confusion. Their main questions; where are these new slots coming from and how come they’re not being filled by people already on the virtual waiting list?
'Save Our Seniors' initiative will help homebound Texans get vaccinated
As part of the statewide initiative, Texas will deploy more than 1,100 National Guardsmen to assist communities in vaccinating homebound seniors.
As part of the statewide initiative, Texas will deploy more than 1,100 National Guardsmen to assist communities in vaccinating homebound seniors.
Unemployment claims drop to 730,000; pandemic keeps layoffs high
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week but remained high by historical standards.
Tenants can apply for Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide relief for past-due rent, some past-due utilities, as well as some future rent payments for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to apply.
The Houston-Harris County Emergency Rental Assistance Program will provide relief for past-due rent, some past-due utilities, as well as some future rent payments for those financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's how to apply.
Pfizer researching effects of 3rd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.
Pfizer said it will offer a third dose to 144 volunteers, drawing from people who participated in the vaccine’s early-stage U.S. testing last year.