Will vaccine incentives lead people to get shots in arms?
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Residents react to Harris County vaccination incentive program
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
$100 incentive for those getting 1st COVID-19 vaccine at Harris Co. Public Health site
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Doctors say getting vaccinated against COVID-19 offers protection for the near future, but it’s still unclear how long that protection will last. That's why Baylor College of Medicine is staying on top of it with a trial to closely monitor what happens with a booster.
Live Nation to require COVID-19 vaccination or negative test from artists, fans
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
Live Nation will require all artists and fans to either show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test starting Oct. 4, the company said.
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.
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.
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.
Former Houston-area nurses say they could help with shortage if there weren't mandatory vaccine policies
Experts say medical workers were in high demand before the pandemic. However, the issue seems to be more noticeable recently as COVID hospitalizations rise.
Experts say medical workers were in high demand before the pandemic. However, the issue seems to be more noticeable recently as COVID hospitalizations rise.
Vaccine mandate forcing former Houston-area nurses who want to help in the fight against COVID-19 to the sidelines
Two former Houston-area nurses want to jump in and help with the nursing shortage in the fight against COVID-19. However, due to the vaccine mandate, they won't.
Two former Houston-area nurses want to jump in and help with the nursing shortage in the fight against COVID-19. However, due to the vaccine mandate, they won't.
Unvaccinated pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are more likely to have complications, pre-term birth
The CDC is now saying that pregnant people with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
The CDC is now saying that pregnant people with COVID-19 are at an increased risk of preterm birth and other pregnancy complications.
Houston-based virtual memorial honors victims of COVID-19 by spotlighting lost loved ones
The COVID-19 Wall of Memories looks to spotlight the faces of victims who have fallen to the deadly virus and honor their memories.
The COVID-19 Wall of Memories looks to spotlight the faces of victims who have fallen to the deadly virus and honor their memories.
HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Some Americans receiving unapproved COVID-19 booster shots
With Delta variant quickly spreading locally, many are wondering if a booster would give them more immunity.
With Delta variant quickly spreading locally, many are wondering if a booster would give them more immunity.
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.
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.
Some Americans are getting unauthorized COVID-19 booster shots
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with an infectious disease doctor as more than 1 million people have reportedly received unauthorized booster shots.
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with an infectious disease doctor as more than 1 million people have reportedly received unauthorized booster shots.
Delta variant showing grim picture with more children hospitalized, doctors worry wave hasn't peaked
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Gov. Abbott warns schools, local governments will be 'taken to court' for implementing mask mandates
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.