Fort Bend County raising COVID-19 Community Impact Level to 'high'

According to a release, the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services raised the alert due to the number of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations across the Houston region.

Fentanyl risk from $1 bill? Drug safety expert dispels myths about second-hand exposure

In a viral Facebook post, a Kentucky woman says she had to be hospitalized after picking up a dollar bill from the ground that she thinks was laced with the drug fentanyl.

Prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among US children continues to rise, study suggests

The study estimated that the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder among U.S. kids was 3.14% as of 2020. Meanwhile, there has been more awareness and a wider availability of services.

EU urges second COVID-19 boosters for people ages 60 to 79

The European Union said Monday it's “critical” that authorities in the 27-nation bloc consider giving second coronavirus booster shots as a new wave of the pandemic sweeps over the continent.

Monkeypox cases continue to rise across in Houston, US

With around 700 known cases of Monkeypox in the U.S, 20 in Texas and eight in Houston, it’s being considered and outbreak and officials do expect more cases in the coming weeks.

Have a chill weekend, avoid the Houston heat with these cooling centers

The City of Houston announced its heat emergency plan would be activated after the National Weather Service announced the heat index will reach 108.

COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say

Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.

Beijing appears to retract vaccine mandate after pushback

The Chinese capital Beijing appears to have backed off a plan to launch a vaccine mandate for entry into certain public spaces after pushback from residents.

Beijing mandates COVID vaccines to enter some public spaces

The Chinese capital has issued a mandate requiring people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination before they can enter some public spaces including gyms, museums and libraries, drawing concern from city residents.

New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge

The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.

Houston, Harris County hits new milestone of 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases

Dr. Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine says the latest wave of infections are likely caused by the new Omicron sub-variant, B-A.5. The CDC now considers it the dominant strain in the U.S.

Houston, Harris County hits new milestone of 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
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Dr. Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine says the latest wave of infections are likely caused by the new Omicron sub-variant, B-A.5. The CDC now considers it the dominant strain in the U.S.

COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away

The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.

Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says

The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.

Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers

Heather Meza shared her journey of finally getting a diagnosis for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.

Daughter's rare condition leads Deer Park mom to fight for answers
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A?local mom shared her journey of?finally getting a diagnosis?for her daughter's rare disease in the hopes that their situation will help other families search for answers.

CDC expanding monkeypox testing with commercial laboratories

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced LabCorp will begin utilizing its largest clinical laboratory to increase nationwide testing capacity on monkeypox.