Will Texas soon require vaccine passports for indoor facilities?
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New York City will become the first in the U. S to roll out what sounds a lot like a vaccine passport, The mayor there says people who want to, and restaurants, gyms, or other entertainment venues will need proof of vaccination starting next month. Could Texas be next?

Local mask mandates pop up in defiance of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order banning COVID-19 restrictions

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the most recent official to defy the governor’s order. He announced Monday that the city’s nearly 22,000 city employees will be required to mask up inside city buildings where social distancing is not doable.

Arkansas governor says he regrets signing mask ban amid COVID-19 surge

Hutchinson expressed some regret about signing the ban, but said he approved it at a time when the state’s cases were much lower and a month after he lifted the state’s mask mandate.

New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days

On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd

AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.

Delta variant surges among unvaccinated Americans
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The Delta variant of COVID -19 is running rampant across the US. Nearly 95% of new COVID cases are the Delta variant. The Factor has team coverage on the latest on the deadly virus.

Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push

President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.

Fort Bend County raising its COVID-19 threat level
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FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more on the announcement and why they're joining Harris County by increasing their threat level.

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’

Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.

College grad survives cancer and rides her bike across the country to raise awareness

A young woman from Houston who survived cancer has joined forces with a non-profit organization called Texas 4000 and is biking cross country to raise awareness and money to fight cancer.

Vaccination rates on the rise in Houston
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FOX 26 Reporter Matthew Seedorff has more on what's happening regarding vaccination rates in Houston.