Houston area school districts offering bonuses to address teacher shortages worsened by COVID-19
As a surge in COVID-19 cases continue to affect the work force, some school districts are offering bonuses as incentives for recruitment and retention.
Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
Texas Attorney General’s Office warning Texans to be cautious of pop-up COVID-19 testing sites
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Texans about potential scams during the omicron coronavirus variant surge.
Judge: No probable cause found for Cy-Fair ISD teacher allegedly putting COVID-positive son in trunk
An official witness told police Sarah Beam had her son in the trunk of her car to "prevent her from getting exposed to possible COVID" while driving him to get additional testing at a drive-thru testing site.
Trend of intentionally catching omicron variant is ‘never a good idea,’ doctor warns
According to healthcare professionals, the recent trend of trying to get infected with the omicron variant on purpose is risky and not advised.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level now highest category 'red'; more tests for school districts
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level raised from "orange" to "red" — the highest category. Judge Lina Hidalgo also announced a new PCR testing site at Planet Ford Stadium.
COVID-19 positivity rate in Houston at 'highest ever,' Mayor Turner confirms
The mayor said the latest 14-day average for COVID-19 positivity is 38%, the highest ever. It was just 4.3% in early December."
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Local leaders ask FBI to review pop-up, COVID test sites for legitimacy
With high demand for COVID-19 tests, local leaders are warning everyone to only use legitimate testing sites.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
Doctors encourage prioritizing mental health to avoid 'COVID fatigue'
As Omicron surges on, doctors are now advising folks to prioritize mental health.
Holistic dietitian believes certain nutrients, vitamins can help fight COVID-19
A nutritionist and dietitian claims there are certain nutrients that can help you boost your immune system and fight COVID-19. But you may find they're not on store shelves, so she shares certain foods you can find them in.
Houston pediatric hospitalizations surpass peak of Delta surge, as kids return to school
Houston pediatric hospitalizations have now surpassed the peak number of patients from the Delta surge, according to Texas Children's Hospital. This comes as kids head back to the classroom.
HISD parents discuss kids returning to school, amidst Omicron surge
As kids return to school this week, health experts are closely monitoring the latest Omicron surge.
Houston officials ramping up COVID-19 testing, capacity limits following surge in cases
Houston's leaders and health officials are now using a term we haven’t heard since the start of this pandemic: ‘it’s time to flatten the curve’ meaning COVID-19 cases are headed in the wrong direction and fast.
Houstonians reevaluating New Year's Eve plans amidst Omicron surge
The countdown to 2022 begins. However, with the latest Omicron surge, many Houstonian’s New Year's Eve plans are changing at the last minute.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.