ICU doctor says turning down COVID-19 vaccine is 'playing Russian roulette' with your life
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
In the "pandemic of the unvaccinated," doctors are urging those not yet vaccinated to consider taking the COVID-19 shots.
Two HFD paramedics suspended after January medical call
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke has more about the incident and what led up to the paramedics being suspended.
FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke has more about the incident and what led up to the paramedics being suspended.
First lawsuit filed against Splashtown following dangerous chemical leak
A lawsuit was filed Monday against Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown. Over the weekend, a chemical leak forced the water park to shut down.
A lawsuit was filed Monday against Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown. Over the weekend, a chemical leak forced the water park to shut down.
Fauci: Smallpox, polio would still exist if faced with same vaccine misinformation as COVID-19
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases said he’s “certain” that the U.S. would not be able to contain other deadly illnesses like polio or smallpox if misinformation for those vaccines spread like it over COVID-19.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
COVID cases on the rise in Houston as new variant emerges
Methodist Hospital is treating it's first Lambda Variant of COVID-19 as cases rise in the area.
Methodist Hospital is treating it's first Lambda Variant of COVID-19 as cases rise in the area.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
Canada to open U.S. border to fully vaccinated citizens Aug. 9
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
Those that wish to cross the border will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of crossing the border, as well as showing proof of a full series of vaccines at least two weeks prior to crossing the border.
As COVID-19 cases rise in US, surgeon general expresses worry
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Three Texas House Democrats who traveled to Washington, D.C., test positive for coronavirus
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
All three lawmakers, whom the Texas House Democratic Caucus did not identify, are fully vaccinated, which helps protect against severe illness.
Harris County Judge does not intend to raise county's COVID-19 threat level
In mid-May, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's COVID-19 threat level from red to orange or from severe uncontrolled spread to significant uncontrolled spread.
In mid-May, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo lowered the county's COVID-19 threat level from red to orange or from severe uncontrolled spread to significant uncontrolled spread.
Olivia Rodrigo reads vaccine tweets with Dr. Fauci
Video shared by the White House shows “Drivers License” singer Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, reading vaccine tweets aloud.
Video shared by the White House shows “Drivers License” singer Olivia Rodrigo and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, reading vaccine tweets aloud.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Galveston Co. officials warning visitors about flesh eating bacteria that can be deadly
Galveston County Health officials are warning beach-goers about a water-borne bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus that’s common around this region, after a Katy man passed away recently.
Galveston County Health officials are warning beach-goers about a water-borne bacteria called Vibrio Vulnificus that’s common around this region, after a Katy man passed away recently.
J&J recalls most Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after finding cancer-causing chemical in some samples
Johnson and Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand spray sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
Johnson and Johnson is recalling most of its Neutrogena and Aveeno brand spray sunscreens after finding a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
"Don't play Russian roulette with your life," DEA Chief warns of deadly fentanyl-laced 'counterfeit' pills
The U.S.has seen a staggering increase in overdose deaths. So, FOX 26 Houston spoke with the leader of Houston's Drug Enforcement Administration about this growing concern.
The U.S.has seen a staggering increase in overdose deaths. So, FOX 26 Houston spoke with the leader of Houston's Drug Enforcement Administration about this growing concern.
Local actor, former FOX 26 employee in need of a second kidney transplant
A Houston-based actor/producer, who underwent a kidney transplant back in 2007 tells FOX 26 Houston he is in need of a second transplant.
A Houston-based actor/producer, who underwent a kidney transplant back in 2007 tells FOX 26 Houston he is in need of a second transplant.