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.
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.
City hosts town hall meeting in Acres Homes for vaccine hesitant, less than 5 people show up
As the CDC issued new guidance Thursday, recommending that those fully vaccinated wear masks indoors in areas of high transmission, local health officials hosted a townhall in Acres Homes to encourage vaccinations.
Pfizer vaccine not as effective against Delta variant, study says
An alarming study finds that Pfizer vaccine is not as effective against the Delta variant.
Many in Harris County still leery of vaccine despite the surge of infections
Half of Harris County is still stubbornly reluctant to climb aboard the "vaccine train" despite a seven-fold increase in infections over the last month, driven by the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
Health officials encourage those who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as numbers begin to stall
As the number of Covid-19 cases rises once again across the nation, there's another strong push from health care officials to get the unvaccinated to change their minds.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.