COVID-19 vaccine developed in Houston could have global impact
Houston is playing a big role in the fight against Covid-19 and its many mutations.
Doctor reacts to new CDC COVID-19 quarantine changes
The CDC has shortened quarantine recommendations for those infected or exposed to COVID-19.
Texas lawyers look to encourage laughs, lift spirits from COVID-19 with online satirical musical
Entitled Virtually Legal, the show features several lawyers from across the state including Houston, Dallas, and Austin singing and dancing satirical songs - all the while raising funds for legal charities.
Pastor's wife battling brain tumor and COVID-19 but hoping to bless others this Christmas
One Houston family isn’t only dealing with COVID-19 this Christmas but also cancer.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Delta, United cancel dozens of Christmas Eve flights amid omicron surge
Delta, United and Lufthansa have reported canceling dozens of flights over Christmas amid staff shortages tied to omicron.
Hundreds line up at SW Houston church for drive up COVID-19 testing site
Houstonians flocked to COVID-19 testing sites before gathering with loved ones for the holidays. And while some are noticeably hard to come by right now, we caught up with some lucky residents.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Disturbing Houston nursing home experience shared by victim's granddaughter
One Houston woman says she was horrified when she finally saw her grandmother after COVID restrictions lightened. Her grandmother didn't last much longer after restrictions lifted.
COVID-19 surge: Here’s what’s canceled or closing across the US
As the omicron variant continues to spread across the country, many events are getting canceled and businesses are closing.
Omicron declared dominant variant in US, Houston businesses and events shut down due to surge in COVID cases
COVID-19 exposures and infections caused several businesses and events to shut down this weekend.
First Omicron-related death in Harris County reported, says Judge Hidalgo
The first Omicron-related death in Harris County has been reported, according to County Judge Lina Hidalgo. The victim was an unvaccinated man in his 50s.
Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns
Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level raised to Level 2 amid 'explosive growth' in Omicron cases
The COVID-19 threat level in Harris County is now at Level 2: Orange amid an "explosive growth" in Omicron cases, Judge Lina Hidalgo announced on Monday.
Omicron infections 'just raging around the world,' Fauci says
The prospect of a winter chilled by a wave of infections is a severe reversal from the optimism projected by Biden months ago when he suggested the country would be back to normal by Christmas.
Omicron forces wave of closures nationwide as Biden warns winter of 'death' encroaching
As the omicron variant of the coronavirus is poised to become the new leading variant in the United States, many schools and businesses are closing their doors over what President Biden is predicting to be a winter of "severe illness and death."
Netherlands lockdown: Omicron spread prompts closures for nearly 1 month
The Netherlands lockdown began Sunday, with all non-essential stores, bars and restaurants closing until Jan. 14.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for COVID-19 Vaccination drive-thru, here's how to sign up
The event will be held throughout the day featuring toys and special gifts to children but volunteers are needed to ensure the event goes smoothly.
Omicron surge: Medical surveillance can't keep up with rate variant is spreading
Medical experts say the omicron coronavirus variant is spreading so fast, surveillance attempts can’t keep up.