Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status
In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.
In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.
With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.
As Texas COVID-19 cases surge, officials urge everyone to wear masks and for unvaccinated residents stay home
Officials in Dallas, Harris and Travis counties want residents to take stronger precautions as the delta variant drives an increase in coronavirus infections across Texas.
Officials in Dallas, Harris and Travis counties want residents to take stronger precautions as the delta variant drives an increase in coronavirus infections across Texas.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution site held in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.
Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.
US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
Los Angeles hangout spot has bouncer checking for proof of vaccine at door
FOX 11 caught up with a local business hopping on the trend of requiring vaccine passports.
FOX 11 caught up with a local business hopping on the trend of requiring vaccine passports.
Conroe ISD will not prohibit COVID-19 positive students from coming to class
Conroe ISD released their COVID-19 health guidance earlier this week for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Currently, district officials say they won’t deny any student who’s sick and tests positive for COVID from coming to class.
Conroe ISD released their COVID-19 health guidance earlier this week for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year. Currently, district officials say they won’t deny any student who’s sick and tests positive for COVID from coming to class.
Governor Abbott says he will not issue another mask mandate, teachers heading back to school chime in
Governor Abbott's announcement comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, including the hyper-contagious Delta variant.
Governor Abbott's announcement comes as COVID-19 cases continue to surge, including the hyper-contagious Delta variant.
Texas has seen nearly 9,000 COVID-19 deaths since February. All but 43 were unvaccinated people.
Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.
Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.
Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
Texas Medical Center COVID-19 hospitalizations rise as delta variant spreads rapidly
Memorial Hermann Health System reported a 200% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last two weeks as the delta variant spreads and vaccination rates lag.
Memorial Hermann Health System reported a 200% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the last two weeks as the delta variant spreads and vaccination rates lag.
Atlanta man contracts COVID-19 breakthrough infection months after being vaccinated
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
Breakthrough infections in fully vaccinated people are rare, but they can happen. Jim Issa, a 50-year-old commercial director in Atlanta got vaccinated in April with the Pfizer two-dose vaccine. He was stunned when he and several vaccinated friends tested positive for the virus after a July Fourth getaway weekend at a lake house.
ICU doctor says turning down COVID-19 vaccine is 'playing Russian roulette' with your life
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
COVID cases on the rise in Houston as new variant emerges
Methodist Hospital is treating it's first Lambda Variant of COVID-19 as cases rise in the area.
Methodist Hospital is treating it's first Lambda Variant of COVID-19 as cases rise in the area.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.