South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
Scammers target people looking for stimulus checks
How you can protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 stimulus check scams.
How you can protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19 stimulus check scams.
Mental health-related ER visits among children, teens increase during COVID-19 pandemic
The CDC reports that from April through October of 2020, mental health-related visits to the emergency room went up 24% in kids ages 5 through 11 and 31% among ages 12 to 17 since 2019.
The CDC reports that from April through October of 2020, mental health-related visits to the emergency room went up 24% in kids ages 5 through 11 and 31% among ages 12 to 17 since 2019.
$2.6 million in rent relief available to Harris County residents
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an additional $2.6 million in spending, which county officials estimate will support as many as 304 families.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an additional $2.6 million in spending, which county officials estimate will support as many as 304 families.
Application opens February 15 for Texas Rent Relief Program
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
World Health Organization says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from Chinese lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab.
Texas and FEMA to open two vaccination super sites in Houston, Dallas
Texas will now work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to launch two vaccination super sites in Dallas and Houston. Governor Greg Abbott tweeted the announcement Monday and said the super sites could handle up to 6,000 shots a day.
Texas will now work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to launch two vaccination super sites in Dallas and Houston. Governor Greg Abbott tweeted the announcement Monday and said the super sites could handle up to 6,000 shots a day.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Phoenix mother of six dies after early birth of twins while having COVID-19
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
A Phoenix man is now left to care for several small children after his wife, 36, died weeks after giving birth prematurely to twins. The babies are still in the NICU.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Several Fort Bend ISD Schools re-open as several close due to COVID-19
As eight Fort Bend ISD schools return to face-to-face learning after closing due to COVID, three other schools are closing and moving to online only.
As eight Fort Bend ISD schools return to face-to-face learning after closing due to COVID, three other schools are closing and moving to online only.
Healthcare workers applaud Super Bowl COVID safety precautions
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine ‘super sites’
According to state health officials, nearly 2.5 million Texans have received at least one dose of vaccine, and nearly 780,000 are fully vaccinated.
According to state health officials, nearly 2.5 million Texans have received at least one dose of vaccine, and nearly 780,000 are fully vaccinated.
Delta will continue blocking middle seats on planes through April 2021
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.