Daily COVID-19 hospitalization rate trends downward in Houston
Hospital leaders at Memorial Herman and Houston Methodist told FOX 26 their hospitals are still stressed past normal capacity, and while a small downturn in hospitalizations is great, they’re not out of the woods yet.
Hospital leaders at Memorial Herman and Houston Methodist told FOX 26 their hospitals are still stressed past normal capacity, and while a small downturn in hospitalizations is great, they’re not out of the woods yet.
'I'm begging you': US surgeon general pleads with Americans to wear face masks amid virus surge
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
“I’m pleading with your viewers. I’m begging you,” U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams told "Fox & Friends" in an interview July 20.
UK coronavirus vaccine prompts immune response in early test
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
Scientists at Oxford University say their experimental coronavirus vaccine has been shown in an early trial to prompt a protective immune response in hundreds of people who got the shot.
‘Wear a mask’: Doctor demonstrates how prolonged mask-wearing does not lead to carbon dioxide retention
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Dr. Tanya Selak, an anesthetist based in Australia, posted a video after having worn a mask for six hours to debunk the idea that face masks can lead to breathing in more CO2.
Delta screening process for travelers who cannot wear a mask begins Monday
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
Delta Air Lines' new "Clearance-to-Fly" screening process for travelers who have medical conditions that prevent them from wearing masks kicks in on Monday.
New masks designed to help deaf, other disabled communities
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
New face coverings are designed to help a community that feels silenced.
The week in numbers: 118% ICU capacity in Miami-Dade County, 100% antibody results in vaccine trial
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
Worrisome news regarding ICU capacity in one major Florida county stood in contrast to hopeful news regarding a potential COVID-19 vaccine.
High murder rate, COVID-19 contribute to 'very busy' medical examiner’s office
New data from the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office sheds light on COVID-19, homicides, suicides and other deaths this year.
New data from the Harris County Medical Examiner’s office sheds light on COVID-19, homicides, suicides and other deaths this year.
Crosby ISD's back-to-school plans released as two coaches test positive for COVID-19
Dr. Davis estimates the two Crosby ISD coaches who tested positive for COVID-19 came in contact with 40 to 60 students.
Dr. Davis estimates the two Crosby ISD coaches who tested positive for COVID-19 came in contact with 40 to 60 students.
Some anti-maskers are wearing facial coverings made of mesh that offer no protection from COVID-19
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
Some anti-maskers who previously refused to wear facial coverings are apparently deciding to wear face masks that offer no actual protection from respiratory droplets that can help spread a virus the COVID-19.
'Don’t be deluded': Doctor explains how negative COVID-19 test can lead to false sense of security
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Dr. Eric Levi, an otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon in Australia, explained how people who test negative for COVID-19 can unknowingly still transmit the virus.
Alex Trebek gives update on cancer treatment, reveals 'Jeopardy!' will air old shows amid COVID-19 shutdown
“I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off."
“I’m doing well,” he said at the conclusion of the video. “I’ve been continuing my treatment and it is paying off."
Autopsies revealed COVID-19 patients had blood clotting in multiple organs, according to study
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.
Autopsies of COVID-19 patients found blood clotting in the small blood vessels of organs throughout the body, according to Dr. Amy Rapkiewicz.
Military medics deploy in California, Texas as virus surges
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Teams of military medics were deployed in Texas and California to help hospitals deluged by coronavirus patients, as Miami area authorities began stepping up enforcement Friday of a mask requirement — echoing efforts in many parts of the world to contain surging infections.
Mosquitoes flying free as health departments focus on virus
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
The COVID-19 pandemic has pulled public health workers away from mosquito-related tasks -- leaving many localities vulnerable to potential mosquito threats.
Speech-Language Pathologists enhance lives throughout the pandemic
Speech-Language Pathologists are continuing to help their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Speech-Language Pathologists are continuing to help their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 disproportionately affecting Latinos; woman shares heartbreaking story of losing her father
Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.
Los Angeles County health officials say Latinos are more than twice as likely to be infected with COVID-19 as compared to white people.
New York returns the favor, helps Houston open two new COVID-19 testing sites
During a conference call Thursday, Gov. Cuomo said the two new testing sites established in northwest and southwest Houston, is just the Empire State returning the favor, now that their numbers have stabilized.
During a conference call Thursday, Gov. Cuomo said the two new testing sites established in northwest and southwest Houston, is just the Empire State returning the favor, now that their numbers have stabilized.
"There is no shutdown coming:" Gov. Abbott responds to rumors
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott told FOX 26 that there is no shutdown coming despite rumors floating around the state.
Mask, social distancing still necessary after overcoming COVID-19, say doctors
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.
FOX 26 talked to two Houstonians who’ve had the COVID-19 virus about how they’re approaching life now.