CDC forecast now projects up to 508,000 COVID-19 deaths by Feb. 13
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
The CDC's national ensemble forecast predicts that 17,000 to 29,300 new deaths will likely be reported by Feb. 13, 2021.
New CDC director takes over agency amid surging COVID-19 deaths, faltering vaccination effort
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
The incoming director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is arriving at an agency that has been relegated to the sidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.
Governor Abbott visits Houston hospital, does not invite county or city health leaders
Governor Greg Abbott and top state health officials were at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Texas.
Governor Greg Abbott and top state health officials were at Houston Methodist Hospital on Tuesday giving an update on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Texas.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.
Trump issues commendations to Operation Warp Speed members, including Fauci, Birx
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
President Donald Trump issued commendations to a number of people, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Deborah Birx, for their contributions to Operation Warp Speed on his final day in office.
Appointments open for those 65+ to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Galveston Co.
The Galveston County Health District is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those 65 years of age and older by appointment only beginning Wednesday.
The Galveston County Health District is offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those 65 years of age and older by appointment only beginning Wednesday.
Doctors, medical staff locked out of The Heights Hospital in Houston
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is now working to unlock the doors at The Heights Hospital after medical professionals were not allowed into the building.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is now working to unlock the doors at The Heights Hospital after medical professionals were not allowed into the building.
New public awareness campaign underway to help those with mental illness during pandemic
Grief and mental illness are increasing amid the pandemic according to experts, and a campaign is hoping to help bring hope to millions of people.
Grief and mental illness are increasing amid the pandemic according to experts, and a campaign is hoping to help bring hope to millions of people.
Texas surgeon noticing some post-COVID-19 lungs have more scar tissue than smokers’ lungs
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
A surgeon in Texas revealed she’s seeing a pattern of lung scarring in some patients who have had COVID-19 that’s worse than what she sees in smokers’ lungs.
Houston's first mega site unable to vaccinate everyone with appointments
On Saturday, a line of people with COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Minute Maid Park were turned away after waiting for hours. The Houston Health Department sent a tweet at the time reading, “We’re unable to accommodate the volume of people in line.”
On Saturday, a line of people with COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Minute Maid Park were turned away after waiting for hours. The Houston Health Department sent a tweet at the time reading, “We’re unable to accommodate the volume of people in line.”
New COVID-19 strains shows possible 'resistance' to antibody, but not vaccines
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to head the CDC, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, said at least one new coronavirus strain has shown resistance to treatments - but insists the vaccines are still effective.
2,600 appointments filled in 16 minutes for Houston COVID-19 vaccine mega site
It only took 16 minutes to fill the 2,600 appointments that opened on Friday morning for a COVID-19 vaccination mega site at Minute Maid Park.
It only took 16 minutes to fill the 2,600 appointments that opened on Friday morning for a COVID-19 vaccination mega site at Minute Maid Park.
Memorial Hermann's latest COVID-19 vaccination appointments now full
After Memorial Hermann opened up an additional 2,000 appointments at our COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic at NRG Park on Friday evening, the slots are now full.
After Memorial Hermann opened up an additional 2,000 appointments at our COVID-19 Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic at NRG Park on Friday evening, the slots are now full.
Thousands more COVID-19 vaccination slots to open in Harris County during MLK weekend
Harris County Public Health, which is one of three state-designated vaccine hubs in Harris County, is preparing to administer its latest shipment of 9,000 vaccines this coming week.
Harris County Public Health, which is one of three state-designated vaccine hubs in Harris County, is preparing to administer its latest shipment of 9,000 vaccines this coming week.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
Houston family running out of time, funds to save child's life from brain cancer
A Houston family is running out of time and money to help save their daughter, who is battling a rare type of brain cancer.
A Houston family is running out of time and money to help save their daughter, who is battling a rare type of brain cancer.
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond diagnosed with cancer
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
The actor's spokesman told Fox News Thursday that Diamond is facing a "severe" diagnosis, though could not yet confirm the stage.
Is Texas getting shorted vaccine doses by the federal government?
Despite being the second-most populous state, according to data from the CDC, Texas ranks 48th nationally in the number of vaccine doses received per capita.
Despite being the second-most populous state, according to data from the CDC, Texas ranks 48th nationally in the number of vaccine doses received per capita.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.