COVID vaccines for kids 5 and younger could start the week of June 20: White House
Up to 20 million U.S. children under 5 could be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine starting the week of June 20.
Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection
Moderna’s study results revealed people given the combination vaccine shot had higher antibody levels to fight omicron and other variants.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
Vaccines don't always protect infected from 'long Covid,' new research shows
Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.
US birth rate rose slowly last year following steep decline from COVID-19 onset
U.S. births bumped up last year, but the number of babies born was still lower than before the coronavirus pandemic. The 1% increase was a bit of a rebound from 2020.
COVID-19 rebound reported after Pfizer’s pill Paxlovid, CDC says
A small number of COVID-19 patients are relapsing after taking Pfizer's antiviral pill, raising questions about the drug at the center of the U.S. response effort.
Congressman Al Green tests positive for COVID-19
Congressman Al Green said Monday morning that he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.
Rural Texas Airbnb hosts earned more than $115 million in 2021: report
Across the country, Airbnb Hosts in rural counties in the earned nearly $3.5 billion over the year. Texas hosts alone, in rural counties, earned more than $115 million in 2021.
Northwest Assistance Ministries to hold free mental health awareness classes for Harris Co. residents
"One step towards mental health can simply be talking with someone who is trained to listen without judgment," says NAM Director of Behavioral Health, Candace Runaas.
State of COVID-19 in Houston now that younger children can get boosters
Younger children are now able to get COVID-19 booster shots. FOX 26 anchor Rashi Vats speaks with a doctor about where the pandemic stands in Houston.
Harris Co. DA Kim Ogg warns Judge Lina Hidalgo about misstatements, hiding evidence
Harris County's top prosecutor Kim Ogg effectively counter-punching Judge Lina Hidalgo's claim that she and her staff are being corruptly targeted by a corruption probe.
Inflation is running rampant, impacting US consumers at grocery store and at the pump
The Biden administration is paying close attention to the problem and lawmakers are trying to come up with some sort of solution
Most 'long COVID' patients were not initially hospitalized with the infection, study finds
About a third of long COVID-19 patients didn't have any pre-existing conditions.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11
Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster shot for U.S. kids ages 5 to 11 has been approved by the FDA. Next, it will need the CDC’s final sign-off.
3rd round of free COVID tests available to order now in US
An additional eight at-home tests are available for free this time around.
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee tests positive for COVID
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee has tested positive for COVID.
La Marque teacher encourages many first generation college students
Tiffany Hill is the dance instructor at La Marque High School. She was a first-generation college student, so she realizes how some students really struggle with the application process.
Houston woman becomes nurse in honor of her beloved mother
We're highlighting a local nurse this National Nurse's Week, who unfortunately lost her more than a decade ago, but witnessing her mom's illness prompted her to switch careers and become a nurse.
UH honoring nurses, encouraging aspiring students for National Nurses Week
It's National Nurses' Week, a time to appreciate those who are on the front lines of healthcare every single day, and who put themselves at risk to help us all get through a global pandemic.