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.
Fort Bend County raising its COVID-19 threat level
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more on the announcement and why they're joining Harris County by increasing their threat level.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
COVID-19 is spreading fast among Texas’ unvaccinated. Here’s who they are and where they live.
The Texas Tribune found that there are two main groups within Texas’ unvaccinated population: white conservatives in rural areas, and Hispanic and Black people in big cities.
Vaccination rates on the rise in Houston
FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more on what's happening regarding vaccination rates in Houston.
CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Memorial Hermann announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for its employees
The Memorial Hermann Health System announced that they will be requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all their employees on Monday.
US hits vaccine milestone as 70% of US adults now have at least 1 dose
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
With school openings near, parents, teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
New CDC document reveals how new information about delta variant transmissibility
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
Texas Children's Hospital reports increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to delta variant
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low despite delta variant fueling cases
Local cases of COVID-19 continue to rise as the delta variant drives the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Texas hospitals brace for another COVID-19 surge as delta variant burns through unvaccinated communities
Hospital officials worry that "staggering and frightening" hospitalization rates will push facilities to capacity at a time when staffing is short and workers are exhausted.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
ER Doctor shares reasons patients say they've refused a vaccine
As Houston hospitals begin to fill up once again following the start of a 4th COVID-19 wave, Dr. Gina Blocker from Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center says her patients often ask her for a vaccine once they learn they've tested positive for the virus. At that point, it's too late and Dr. Blocker says their reasons for not being vaccinated ahead of time are often surprising. Many don't have a reason at all, others say they don't know where to go, or are worried it will change the way their hair grows.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.