‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
CDC: US blood donations show COVID-19 antibodies increased 4x after vaccine rollouts
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
Texas doctors association says abortion ban encourages 'vigilante interference' doctor-patient relationship
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
The Texas Medical Association called two anti-abortion bills unconstitutional and criticized the U.S. Supreme Court for not blocking the broader law from going into effect.
Air quality briefly improved amid 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, UN says
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
The World Meteorological Organization, releasing its first ever Air Quality and Climate Bulletin on Friday, cautioned that the reductions in pollution were patchy.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Moderna COVID-19 booster shot may not be approved by Sept. 20
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
President Joe Biden’s plans to start delivery of booster shots by Sept. 20 for most Americans who received COVID-19 vaccines are facing new complications that could delay the availability for those who received the Moderna vaccine.
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.
First 2021 case of West Nile Virus in Fort Bend Co. resident reported
Fort Bend County health officials say a probable case of West Nile Virus Encephalitis was confirmed in a county resident — the first of the year.
Fort Bend County health officials say a probable case of West Nile Virus Encephalitis was confirmed in a county resident — the first of the year.
Stories of COVID: Hospital chaplains on trying to comfort patients, staff, and themselves during the pandemic
They describe the suffering by COVID-19 patients they witness every day stemming from isolation and regret. Patients and families are unable to be together when they need each other the most.
They describe the suffering by COVID-19 patients they witness every day stemming from isolation and regret. Patients and families are unable to be together when they need each other the most.
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.
2 Texas teachers die of COVID-19, prompting school district shutdown
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
A Central Texas school district is closing its schools after two teachers died last week of COVID-19.
One alcoholic drink raises risk of irregular heartbeat, study suggests
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
Atrial fibrillation, the most commonly treated heart arrhythmia, involves an irregular heartbeat, per the CDC
COVID-19 ‘mu’ strain: WHO tracks latest ‘variant of interest’
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
Global health leaders say the COVID-19 mu variant is showing signs of some vaccine immunity.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
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.
Houston coronavirus hospitalizations starting to plateau, doctors say
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?
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?
Biden condemns Texas abortion law, 'blatantly violates' the constitution
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
Biden said the law “blatantly violates” constitutional rights.
EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
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.