COVID patients overflowing into free-standing ERs as local hospitals are stretched thin
As local hospitals and healthcare workers continue to be stretched thin due to the surge of COVID-19 patients, other facilities are feeling the burden as well.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Texas Congressman Troy Nehls tests positive for COVID-19, encourages residents to get vaccinated
Texas Congressman for the 22nd District, Troy Nehls confirmed on social media he tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently experiencing moderate symptoms.
BTS cancels world tour due to COVID-19 surge
The BTS tour was originally announced in January 2020 and slated to begin in April, stopping at 17 venues worldwide with 38 concerts across Asia, Europe and North America to promote BTS’s new album “Map of the Soul: 7.”
Biden administration will now require all nursing home staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19
During a White House address, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will now require all nursing home workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those that don’t comply, could lose out on federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Katy area one of highest areas for active Covid-19 cases per zip code, officials say
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
Governor Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated
In a video posted to Twitter, Abbott promised to stay engaged at the Capitol and at the legislature, as his body fights off the virus.
Parents, students from Pearland and Alvin ISD urge officials to issue mask mandate, offer virtual learning
Parents and students from Pearland ISD and Alvin ISD rallied Monday to urge authorities to issue a mask mandate and offer a virtual option for the upcoming school year that begins this Wednesday.
NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
Spring Branch ISD parents, physicians sign petition to ask district to require masks
Some parents with students in Spring Branch ISD say they're running out of time. They're trying to sway the school board to issue a mask mandate before kids go back to class on Monday.
Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread
A dozen church members test positive for COVID after their pastor died Sunday. Some in the congregation regret not being vaccinated. A West University woman also talks about her vaccine breakthrough case of COVID.
Woman says her fiance died at the Harris County jail after suffering from COVID symptoms
One woman says her fiancé was sick and struggling for nearly two weeks but when he asked for help, she claims he was not given enough medical attention.
'Why didn't I get vaccinated?' ER doc says that's what he's hearing most from COVID patients
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, hospitals are filling up and many non-vaccinated and COVID-19 patients are voicing their regret to ER doctors.
