'More cases, more rapidly': Birx, Fauci warn Americans to buckle down as COVID-19 cases surge
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force on Thursday urged Americans to “double down” on efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FDA authorizes second COVID-19 treatment drug to be used in combination with remdesivir
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) Thursday for the drug baricitinib, in combination with remdesivir, for the treatment of suspected or laboratory confirmed COVID-19 in hospitalized adults and pediatric patients two years of age or older requiring supplemental oxygen, invasive mechanical ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
CDC updates coronavirus Thanksgiving guidance, urges against travel
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
The CDC on Thursday warned against traveling to visit relatives and friends this Thanksgiving and holiday season.
‘URGENT ALERT’: CDC urges mask use, social distancing ‘NOW’ amid COVID-19 surge
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The CDC posted an “urgent alert” tweet calling on people to wear a mask and follow other safety precautions to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Will social distancing cause my immune system to weaken?
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.
Contact tracers in Harris Co. doing all they can to keep everyone safe
An alarmingly high number of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Harris County Health Department is making contact tracing more important now than ever.
An alarmingly high number of new COVID-19 cases reported by the Harris County Health Department is making contact tracing more important now than ever.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
State-of-the art healthcare facility for the homeless in Houston needs your help
It's a special week of celebration for Healthcare for the Homeless Houston, celebrating 20 years of service, all while raising funds to take care of our homeless population for many more.
It's a special week of celebration for Healthcare for the Homeless Houston, celebrating 20 years of service, all while raising funds to take care of our homeless population for many more.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
COVID-19 vaccines could be available in Houston before year’s end
Houston health officials say a vaccine could be available to the public in the Houston area as early as mid-December.
Houston health officials say a vaccine could be available to the public in the Houston area as early as mid-December.
Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah to leave Harris County Public Health
Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah will leave Harris County Public Health to serve as the next Secretary of Health for the state of Washington effective December 18, officials said.
Executive Director Dr. Umair Shah will leave Harris County Public Health to serve as the next Secretary of Health for the state of Washington effective December 18, officials said.
FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
Amazon opens online pharmacy with prescription delivery, shaking up another industry
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. Big chains like CVS and Walgreens rely on their pharmacies to bring them a steady flow of shoppers.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Two COVID-19 vaccines have 90% effectiveness or higher
Doctors question how long COVID-19 vaccines will be effective after Moderna and Pfizer each claim more than 90 percent of their vaccine trial participants were healthy.
Doctors question how long COVID-19 vaccines will be effective after Moderna and Pfizer each claim more than 90 percent of their vaccine trial participants were healthy.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Comedian Sinbad recovering after suffering stroke, family says
64-year-old comedian Sinbad is recovering after suffering a stroke, his family says.
64-year-old comedian Sinbad is recovering after suffering a stroke, his family says.
Houston boy blows out candles first time on his fifth birthday
A Houston boy has already undergone more surgeries than many people will face in their lifetime. His providers at UT Physicians and UT Health went out of their way to make sure his fifth birthday was super special.
A Houston boy has already undergone more surgeries than many people will face in their lifetime. His providers at UT Physicians and UT Health went out of their way to make sure his fifth birthday was super special.