Can I get ‘long COVID’ if I’m infected after vaccination?
Researchers are looking at whether breakthrough cases could lead to long COVID-19, which is when people experience persistent, returning or new symptoms a month or more after an infection.
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
One-on-one with legendary Houston heart surgeon
CONGRATULATIONS to Houston heart surgeon Dr. O.H. "Bud" Frazier, who has just won a prestigious National Award. He also shared huge news about the future of medicine with FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez.
More than 2,000 children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 this weekn in Louisiana
With the delta variant spreading, some doctors are seeing children with more severe COVID-19 symptoms. In Louisiana alone, 2,000 children have been diagnosed with COVID-19 this week.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Celebrities ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ in telecast airing August 21
Produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth, the entertainment community is coming together for “Stand Up To Cancer” — a televised fundraising special, supporting urgently needed research and new treatments for cancer.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
There was a nursing shortage before the pandemic, new COVID-19 hospitalizations are making it worse
A local hospital is declaring an internal disaster due to a serious nursing shortage. At LBJ Hospital, the wait times in some cases have exceeded 30 hours.
Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge
Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.
New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days
On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.
Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US
A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.
COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers
Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Delta variant surges among unvaccinated Americans
The Delta variant of COVID -19 is running rampant across the US. Nearly 95% of new COVID cases are the Delta variant. The Factor has team coverage on the latest on the deadly virus.
Some Fort Bend Co. parents concerned about lack of options for school education amid COVID pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some parents about what they're doing to make sure students have the choice to continue their education virtually or in-person.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Pfizer gets $3.5 billion contract to produce and donate 500M COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.