Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records

Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.

Nearly 500 San Francisco bars may check customers' COVID vaccination status

In an effort to curb infections and protect workers, patrons must show proof that they are fully vaccinated or present a 72-hour negative COVID test to eat or drink indoors.

VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.

France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests

France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.

CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says

Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”

Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation

With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.

Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
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With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.

COVID-19 vaccine distribution site held in Houston’s Fifth Ward

Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.

States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge

Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month

Delta variant may cause steep increase in cases, deaths in fall, models show

New projections by the COVID-19 Scenario Modeling Hub show a continued and accelerated increase in COVID-19 cases and deaths driven by the delta variant, with numbers peaking in mid-October.

Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'

Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.

Monkeypox: CDC monitoring more than 200 people in 25 US states

As cases of the coronavirus and its contagious delta variant continue to rise, U.S. health officials are monitoring another virus: monkeypox.

Tokyo Olympics: At least 100 US athletes are unvaccinated

About 100 of the U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's medical chief said hours before Friday night's opening ceremony.

Free heart screening to be held for children, young adults in Fort Bend County

Two events to help raise awareness for heart health in children and adults up to their mid-20s are set to happen in Fort Bend County. See how you can sign up!