Debate over COVID-19 vaccine booster continues ahead of Friday FDA panel meeting
You might not be as protected as you think with the COVID-19 shot, which is why there’s a debate on whether a booster is needed now.
You might not be as protected as you think with the COVID-19 shot, which is why there’s a debate on whether a booster is needed now.
Army: ‘Relief of duties, discharge’ possible for those who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
The U.S. Army announced Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for soldiers is being implemented, saying those who refuse could face relief of duties or discharge.
A Houston day care convinced all its workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Now it requires a shot.
While some national companies are requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, mandates have been the exception for businesses in Texas.
While some national companies are requiring employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, mandates have been the exception for businesses in Texas.
The pandemic’s toll on educators has made Texas’ teacher shortage worse
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
Teachers report being spread thin by the demands of remote learning and exhausted by the constant health concerns.
'Do I or don't I?' Some Texas hospitals grapple with new mandatory vaccine rule
Stuck between Biden's and Abbott’s competing vaccine rules for employees, public hospitals consider their next move even as most private systems already require vaccination for employees.
Stuck between Biden's and Abbott’s competing vaccine rules for employees, public hospitals consider their next move even as most private systems already require vaccination for employees.
'Unlawful overreach': Georgia governor vows to fight Biden vaccine mandate
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
During President Joe Biden's announcement of a vaccine mandate that will affect as many as 100 million Americans, Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp vowed to fight the federal plan.
Houston business owner reacts to President Biden's vaccine mandate announcement
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
"I’m for vaccines, but I cannot tell my employees to get vaccinated," said Sam Zavary, CEO of Exclusive Furniture in Houston. "This kind of puts us in a hard position where we’re mandated to tell them."
Nurse practioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Nurse practitioner talks about using Ivermectin to treat COVID-19 patients
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with a nurse practitioner who is prescribing Ivermectin to treat patients with COVID-19.
Should ivermectin be used to treat COVID-19 despite the controversy surrounding it?
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
A local nurse practitioner has been prescribing the controversial drug to treat COVID-19 and has seen some success, but the FDA has not approved it for use yet.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
Unvaccinated city of Houston employees will get mandatory COVID-19 test
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
All city of Houston employees who are unvaccinated will undergo mandatory COVID-19 tests, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced on Wednesday morning.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Houston appear to be plateauing, but remain high
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Harris County Public Health extending COVID-19 vaccination cash card incentive program
Harris County Public Health announced on Tuesday the COVID-19 vaccination $100 cash card incentive program is being extended. According to a release, the program will run until September 14, 2021.
Harris County Public Health announced on Tuesday the COVID-19 vaccination $100 cash card incentive program is being extended. According to a release, the program will run until September 14, 2021.
CDC panel endorses full FDA approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.
Following the approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a CDC advisory group voted on Monday to endorse the full authorization of the shot for Americans age 16 and older.