Texas creates new COVID-19 vaccine “hubs”, some rural communities feel ignored
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Sunday that the hub providers will get more than 158,000 doses of the vaccine this week. According to the provided list, 26,725 of those doses were sent to 3 new "hubs" in Harris County.
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Sunday that the hub providers will get more than 158,000 doses of the vaccine this week. According to the provided list, 26,725 of those doses were sent to 3 new "hubs" in Harris County.
Drug and alcohol related deaths spiked in 2020, Harris County medical examiner data shows
Addiction recovery experts say they saw a big increase in people turning to drugs and alcohol to get through the pandemic, and medical examiner records show an increased number of those people ended up dying.
Addiction recovery experts say they saw a big increase in people turning to drugs and alcohol to get through the pandemic, and medical examiner records show an increased number of those people ended up dying.
How to get help with addiction fueled by pandemic conditions
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
FOX 26 Reporter Ivory Hecker speaks with experts about the increased number of people who developed addictions in 2020.
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant?
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
COVID-19 vaccines headed to Texas providers focusing on large efforts
Texas health providers getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week will include 28 providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts, state health officials said.
Texas health providers getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week will include 28 providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts, state health officials said.
1,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments filled at Minute Maid Park
The department plans to vaccinate 3,500 people today between previously-scheduled and new appointments.
The department plans to vaccinate 3,500 people today between previously-scheduled and new appointments.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Houston city leaders working to open first COVID-19 vaccine 'super-site'
City leaders in Houston are hopeful to open their first COVID-19 vaccine “super-site” next week.
City leaders in Houston are hopeful to open their first COVID-19 vaccine “super-site” next week.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Pfizer study suggests COVID-19 vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two highly contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two highly contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
US registers highest deaths in a single day from COVID-19
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
The U.S. registered more COVID-19 deaths in a single day than ever before -- nearly 3,900 -- on the very day of the mob attack on the Capitol.
Governors work to expedite vaccine effort after slow start
New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.
New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.
Houston-area pastor interviews Dr. Fauci to ease concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Black community
An Humble pastor interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci about the safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The Luke Church's Dr. Timothy Sloan requested the interview amid the distrust of the vaccine among many in the Black Community.
An Humble pastor interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci about the safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The Luke Church's Dr. Timothy Sloan requested the interview amid the distrust of the vaccine among many in the Black Community.
Houston-area pastor interviews Dr. Fauci to ease vaccine concerns in the Black community
Even as there is distrust of the COVID-19 Vaccine and frankly of some government leaders in certain communities, most have great trust in the country?s top doctor Anthony Fauci.?So that?s where a pastor in Humble went to get answers for his congregation.
Even as there is distrust of the COVID-19 Vaccine and frankly of some government leaders in certain communities, most have great trust in the country?s top doctor Anthony Fauci.?So that?s where a pastor in Humble went to get answers for his congregation.
Ring in the new year with healthy food swaps
New year, new diet. That's the goal many people have set for themselves. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez learns about some small swaps that could make a big difference.
New year, new diet. That's the goal many people have set for themselves. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez learns about some small swaps that could make a big difference.
Galveston County to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older starting Wednesday
The Galveston County Health District has announced they will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those who are 65 years of age and older. In a release, officials said the vaccines will be given by appointment only.
The Galveston County Health District has announced they will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those who are 65 years of age and older. In a release, officials said the vaccines will be given by appointment only.
US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
‘I don’t want to die, mom’: Mother urges masks after healthy 25-year-old son dies of COVID-19
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
A Tennessee mother is warning the public about the importance of wearing masks after her 25-year-old son died of COVID-19 within a week of being admitted to the hospital.
Larry King out of ICU after being hospitalized with COVID-19
Larry King has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own after contracting COVID-19, a spokesman said on Monday.
Larry King has been moved out of the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital and is breathing on his own after contracting COVID-19, a spokesman said on Monday.