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.
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.