COVID-19 or RSV? Symptoms parents should watch for in kids
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
The symptoms related to both RSV and COVID-19 are similar, but there are a few that are distinctly different and can help parents better differentiate between the two.
Houston ISD Board approves $500 stipend for employees vaccinated against COVID-19
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
The Houston Independent School District Board of Education approved a one-time $500 stipend for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The TEA will also need to approve the stipend.
Understanding mental health for professional athletes
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
This year, we have seen several prominent women athletes speak out about mental Naomi Osaka to Houston's own Simone Biles. There's an emphasis on this important issue like never before.
Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.
'Sunday Scaries' felt by more than half of American workers: Survey
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
More than half of working professionals in the U.S. are facing anxiety ahead of the workweek.
Moderna working on HIV vaccine, clinical trial set to start Thursday
Moderna is now working on a new HIV vaccine, in hopes their new mRNA technology develop for the Covid-19 vaccine can be applied to also help prevent the HIV virus from attacking the body.
Moderna is now working on a new HIV vaccine, in hopes their new mRNA technology develop for the Covid-19 vaccine can be applied to also help prevent the HIV virus from attacking the body.
Biden administration will now require all nursing home staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19
During a White House address, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will now require all nursing home workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those that don’t comply, could lose out on federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
During a White House address, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that his administration will now require all nursing home workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Those that don’t comply, could lose out on federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Clinical trial set to begin on HIV vaccine
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more the trial and also spoke with one person who has been living with HIV for the past 36 years.
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice has more the trial and also spoke with one person who has been living with HIV for the past 36 years.
President Biden: Nursing home workers must be vaccinated
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has reaction on the president's statement saying nursing home workers must be vaccinated from COVID-19.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has reaction on the president's statement saying nursing home workers must be vaccinated from COVID-19.
COVID-19 severity depends on transmission, NIH study suggests
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
A study from the NIH suggests COVID-19 can have more of a severe impact on lungs if it’s transmitted through the air versus a contaminated surface.
Houston expert explains role of personal conversation, why officials cannot break vaccine hesitancy alone
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
FOX 26's Kaitlin Monte speaks with Dr. Felicia Harris from the University of Houston Downtown, a communications expert, who believes that breaking this plateau of interest in getting the vaccine is going to come down now to communication tactics, not just medicine.
‘We have the tools’: Biden says COVID-19 boosters could start in September
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
On Wednesday, the president outlined plans for booster shots for fully vaccinated Americans, which could begin as early as the week of Sept. 20.
Doctor says he won’t see unvaccinated patients, reports say
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
An Alabama doctor said he will stop treating unvaccinated patients, according to multiple reports.
COVID-19 hospitalizations could hit 32,000 a day, CDC forecast says
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
The COVID-19 Forecast Hub at UMass Amherst, which is utilized by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, predicts new COVID-19 hospitalizations could reach 32,000 a day as soon as Sept. 13.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hit record high among 30 to 39-year-olds, CDC tracker shows
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
New CDC data shows that more 30 to 39-year-olds are taking up hospital beds amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
What you need to know about the upcoming COVID booster
Dr. Danish Ali answers questions about the upcoming COVID-19 booster shot, including when it will be available.
Dr. Danish Ali answers questions about the upcoming COVID-19 booster shot, including when it will be available.
Will vaccine incentives lead people to get shots in arms?
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It?s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Katy area one of highest areas for active Covid-19 cases per zip code, officials say
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
Residents react to Harris County vaccination incentive program
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
$100 incentive for those getting 1st COVID-19 vaccine at Harris Co. Public Health site
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.