CDC: Less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases led to hospitalization or death
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Recent data from the CDC shows that less than 1% of breakthrough COVID-19 cases have led to hospitalization — and the percentage is even smaller for breakthrough COVID-19 cases that led to to death.
Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Memorial Hermann announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for its employees
The Memorial Hermann Health System announced that they will be requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all their employees on Monday.
The Memorial Hermann Health System announced that they will be requiring mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all their employees on Monday.
US hits vaccine milestone as 70% of US adults now have at least 1 dose
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
The CDC says 70% of American adults have now received at least one vaccine dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, as the country faces a new surge fueled by the delta variant.
NASCAR driver Will Rodgers 'racing' to raise awareness about liver disease
NASCAR driver Will Rodgers survived liver disease as a young child and now wants to make sure you know about the warning signs.
NASCAR driver Will Rodgers survived liver disease as a young child and now wants to make sure you know about the warning signs.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
History of vaccine mandates in the United States
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
'Mold is everywhere', Spring Branch mother says apartment management refuses to help
Residents at a Spring Branch apartment tell FOX 26 their apartment is overrun with so much mold it's making their families sick and management refuses to do anything about it.
Residents at a Spring Branch apartment tell FOX 26 their apartment is overrun with so much mold it's making their families sick and management refuses to do anything about it.
With school openings near, parents, teachers say state leaders have stripped them of weapons against COVID-19
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
Public health experts and medical professionals are sounding the alarm over the highly transmissible delta variant of COVID-19. The governor has stood firm on his ban against masking mandates in schools.
New CDC document reveals how new information about delta variant transmissibility
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people
CDC report says delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people. FOX 26's Maria Salazar heard from an infectious disease expert about what to make of the new information, and the comparison between the contagiousness of chickenpox and the delta variant.
A CDC document revealed new information about the delta variant, including its impact on vaccinated people. FOX 26's Maria Salazar heard from an infectious disease expert about what to make of the new information, and the comparison between the contagiousness of chickenpox and the delta variant.
Family members speak out after video shows woman beaten, punched by Harris County deputies
Family members of a woman seen on video beaten by deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff?s Office spoke out Friday demanding justice and transparency with law enforcement.
Family members of a woman seen on video beaten by deputies with the Harris Co. Sheriff?s Office spoke out Friday demanding justice and transparency with law enforcement.
REPORT: Houston ISD says it will not be offering virtual learning for 2021-2022 school year
As the first day back to school looms around the corner, Houston's largest school district detailed its plans for the upcoming school year.
As the first day back to school looms around the corner, Houston's largest school district detailed its plans for the upcoming school year.
Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?
U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.
U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.
Sports psychologist, athletes, pushing for more mental health awareness in athletics
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile?s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile?s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
Texas Children's Hospital reports increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to delta variant
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
Texas Children's Hospital reports increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations due to delta variant
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
With the surge of COVID-19 cases due to the delta variant, Texas Children's Hospital says it's seeing an increase in hospitalization rates as well, especially in the past two weeks.
Breakthrough COVID-19 hospitalizations remain low despite delta variant fueling cases
Local cases of COVID-19 continue to rise as the delta variant drives the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Local cases of COVID-19 continue to rise as the delta variant drives the fourth wave of the pandemic.
Former athletes, sports psychologist pushing for change amid Simone Biles' unexpected withdrawal from Olympics
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile’s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.
Courage of strength, and push for change are two things rising from Simone Bile’s unexpected withdrawal from the Tokyo Olympics due to mental health issues.