NIH scientists develop faster, less costly COVID-19 test
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
NIH scientists discovered a new COVID-19 test technique that may reduce test time and cost while increasing efficiency.
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.
COVID-19 boosters: Walgreens, CVS offering 3rd dose to immunocompromised
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walgreens and CVS are already scheduling immunocompromised patients for third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
National Education Association supports vaccine mandates, COVID-19 testing
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
The nation’s largest teachers’ union issued a statement on Thursday supporting the use of FDA-authorized vaccines or regular COVID-19 testing for all public school educators.
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.
Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
Temporary Restraining Order granted after Harris Co. files lawsuit challenging Governor’s executive order
A temporary restraining order has been granted to Harris County after filing a request for an order preventing the state from enforcing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, GA-38.
A temporary restraining order has been granted to Harris County after filing a request for an order preventing the state from enforcing Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s executive order, GA-38.
Marburg virus: Guinea reports first-ever case of deadly disease, WHO says
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
More children are being treated for both RSV and COVID-19
Texas hospitals are, unfortunately, seeing more children coming in to be treated for two types of respiratory virus, as well as COVID-19. Now, some of these patients have both viruses at once.
Texas hospitals are, unfortunately, seeing more children coming in to be treated for two types of respiratory virus, as well as COVID-19. Now, some of these patients have both viruses at once.
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.
COVID-19 surge: States that showed progress now seeing waves of new cases
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
The COVID-19 surge that is sending hospitalizations to all-time highs in parts of the South is also clobbering states like Hawaii and Oregon that were once seen as pandemic success stories.
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.
CDC: More than 90% of US counties have ‘substantial or high’ COVID-19 transmission
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said on Thursday that more than 90% of counties in the U.S. are experiencing “substantial or high” rates of COVID-19 transmission.
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.
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.