Could arctic blast affect the spread of Coronavirus in Houston?
The cold weather is usually an advantage for viruses, but in the case of COVID 19, the Houston Health Department says things are different.
The cold weather is usually an advantage for viruses, but in the case of COVID 19, the Houston Health Department says things are different.
Houston-area teachers react to Biden plans to reopen schools
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Klein ISD teachers about their struggles during the pandemic.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar speaks with Klein ISD teachers about their struggles during the pandemic.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
How to help protect a loved one in the hospital when you can’t be there
It can be a hectic time to go to the hospital during a pandemic. Here is some helpful information you may need in case you or a loved one has to be hospitalized.
It can be a hectic time to go to the hospital during a pandemic. Here is some helpful information you may need in case you or a loved one has to be hospitalized.
COVID-defying French nun toasts 117th birthday with wine and prayer
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
A French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person celebrated her 117th birthday in style on Thursday, with multiple treats and well-wishes, cards and flowers to fete her exceptional longevity through two world wars and a recent coronavirus infection.
Fauci predicts 'open season' by April for everyone to start getting COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S. has picked up considerably and predicted that by April all groups of people would be able to start getting the vaccine.
Target offering employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
CVS Health to administer COVID-19 vaccines at 70 Texas pharmacies
CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Texans at 70 CVS Pharmacy locations across the state this week.
CVS Health will begin to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible Texans at 70 CVS Pharmacy locations across the state this week.
Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Houston-area man out of the hospital after battling COVID-19 for 8 months
Michael Shammai, 62, said he started running a fever and coughing back in June. His wife took him to the hospital and he has been to several hospitals over the past eight months.
Michael Shammai, 62, said he started running a fever and coughing back in June. His wife took him to the hospital and he has been to several hospitals over the past eight months.
NRG Stadium is one of three FEMA mass vaccination sites
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar gives you a look at the new mass vaccination site created to serve the Houston area.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar gives you a look at the new mass vaccination site created to serve the Houston area.
NRG Stadium is one of three FEMA mass vaccination sites
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar gives you a look at the new mass vaccination site created to serve the Houston area.
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar gives you a look at the new mass vaccination site created to serve the Houston area.
FEMA expected to open mass COVID-19 vaccine site in Houston this month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing a mass COVID-19 community vaccination site in Houston, and it is expected to open to eligible members of the public in two weeks.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing a mass COVID-19 community vaccination site in Houston, and it is expected to open to eligible members of the public in two weeks.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
State Fair of Texas asks for public’s help planning 2021 fair
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
Dr. Peter Hotez on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Dr. Peter Hotez shares his thoughts on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and ethical issues that are arising across the country.
Dr. Peter Hotez shares his thoughts on the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine and ethical issues that are arising across the country.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Texas reports most COVID-19 deaths since mid-January
There were 301 deaths reported Tuesday from COVID-19, the illness the coronavirus causes, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
There were 301 deaths reported Tuesday from COVID-19, the illness the coronavirus causes, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.