Amid COVID-19 pandemic, flu has disappeared in the US
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
February is usually the peak of flu season, with doctors' offices and hospitals packed with suffering patients. But not this year. Flu has virtually disappeared from the U.S., with reports coming in at far lower levels than anything seen in decades.
Is the severity of COVID-19 pandemic over?
With the development, approval, and distribution of three vaccines, it may have many thinking the virus is no longer a concern.
With the development, approval, and distribution of three vaccines, it may have many thinking the virus is no longer a concern.
‘It tastes like candy’: 105-year-old woman beats COVID-19 on gin-soaked raisin diet
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
Lucia DeClerck credits prayer for surviving the coronavirus at 105 years old, but she also pointed out she has a diet of raisins soaked in gin.
FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
Harris County event offers free legal aid for renters facing eviction
Harris County renters facing the possibility of eviction for nonpayment of rent can learn about their rights and get help applying for rental assistance during a free event this weekend.
Harris County renters facing the possibility of eviction for nonpayment of rent can learn about their rights and get help applying for rental assistance during a free event this weekend.
Automatic replacement SNAP benefits approved for 66 Texas disaster counties
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
Current SNAP recipients in the 66 counties receiving approval for automatic replacement benefits do not need to take any action and do not need to call 2-1-1 to receive replacement benefits.
15 more Houston-area CVS Pharmacy locations to offer COVID-19 vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines will be available at 15 more CVS Pharmacy locations in the Houston area starting this week. Here's how to make an appointment.
COVID-19 vaccines will be available at 15 more CVS Pharmacy locations in the Houston area starting this week. Here's how to make an appointment.
More than 40,000 Texans have died from COVID-19
"It's not just half a million people who lost their lives, it's all the families and friends affected by it," says a woman who lost her father to COVID-19.
"It's not just half a million people who lost their lives, it's all the families and friends affected by it," says a woman who lost her father to COVID-19.
Houston-area hospitalization rates fall below 15%, bars will remain closed for now
At the current state of hospitalization numbers, restaurants could potentially increase to 75% capacity and bars can reopen at 50% capacity.
At the current state of hospitalization numbers, restaurants could potentially increase to 75% capacity and bars can reopen at 50% capacity.
Houston doctor accused of stealing COVID vaccine for friends, family explains why he stands by his decision
A doctor accused of stealing a vial of COVID vaccine is now sharing his side of the story. Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from Harris County Public Health last month.
A doctor accused of stealing a vial of COVID vaccine is now sharing his side of the story. Dr. Hasan Gokal was fired from Harris County Public Health last month.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 mass vaccination site opening this week at NRG Park
Both departments will use their waitlists to schedule appointments for the FEMA-supported COVID-19 mass vaccination drive-thru site.
Both departments will use their waitlists to schedule appointments for the FEMA-supported COVID-19 mass vaccination drive-thru site.
US COVID-19 pandemic toll: In 1 year, half a million lives
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
Precisely a year later, America reached a milestone of 500,000 deaths from COVID-19.
‘Grim and horrific milestone’: Biden marks more than 500K American lives lost to COVID-19
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
The U.S. surpassed half a million deaths due to COVID-19 on Monday. President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff for five days to remember the lives lost.
Transplanted lungs tainted by coronavirus killed woman, infected surgeon, researchers say
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently published a report about a woman who died of complications related to COVID-19 three days after receiving a coronavirus-tainted double-lung transplant.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
With COVID-19 vaccination pace set to take off, Biden team well on path to hit 100M goal
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
One month into Joe Biden's presidency, the government is on a glide path to reach his initial goal of administering 100 million vaccine doses in his first 100 days in office.
How to apply for FEMA assistance
FEMA is officially taking applications for disaster assistance for homeowners and renters affected by the winter storm in 77 Texas counties.
FEMA is officially taking applications for disaster assistance for homeowners and renters affected by the winter storm in 77 Texas counties.
US deports 95-year-old Tenn. man who served as former Nazi concentration camp guard
The United States has deported Friedrich Karl Berger, a 95-year-old who had been living in Tennessee with German citizenship who had once served as a guard in one of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps.
The United States has deported Friedrich Karl Berger, a 95-year-old who had been living in Tennessee with German citizenship who had once served as a guard in one of Nazi Germany’s concentration camps.