$11M Harris Co. contract under investigation by Texas Rangers
Warrants related to an investigation about Harris County's $11 million contract for a COVID outreach program have been unsealed.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
FEMA's funeral assistance aid for COVID-19 tops $2B, more eligible
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19.
Expert: Supply-demand imbalance has forced massive inflation
Financial Strategist Lance Roberts says massive inflation has been caused by the government pushing large amounts of cash into the pockets of citizens through COVID relief funds.
Pfizer seeks approval for 4th COVID-19 booster dose for seniors
Pfizer is expected to request authorization for a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for seniors in a move to provide extra protection to the over-65 population that has been hit hardest by the pandemic.
COVID-19 test requirement reversed at Houston apartment complex following FOX 26 investigation
FOX 26 investigated after tenants at a North Houston apartment complex reached out to us with their concerns after returning home to find flyers on their doors.
Texas Rangers, investigators, execute search warrant for information about controversial Harris Co. contract
Search warrants are being served at the Harris County Administration Building by law enforcement, including the Texas Rangers, multiple sources tell FOX 26.
Mandatory masking in schools reduced COVID-19 cases during delta surge, study finds
Researchers conducted the study when the delta variant was the dominant strain and found that mask requirements resulted in 72-percent fewer cases.
Harris County COVID-19 threat level lowered to Level 3: Yellow
Harris County's COVID-19 threat level is now at the second-lowest category Level 3: Yellow, which indicates a "moderate but controlled" level of COVID-19 in the community.
US to ease nationwide mask mandate on planes, buses next month
The requirement, which extends to planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, had been set to expire on March 18, but was extended by a month to allow the public health agency time to develop new, more targeted policies.
Hawaii to be the last US state to drop its mask mandate by this month
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Malaysia will reopen borders on April 1 after two years
Malaysia will reopen its borders on April 1 after two years and lift remaining coronavirus restrictions on businesses as it moves to restore normal life.
2nd round of free at-home COVID tests available now, White House says
If you ordered your free at-home COVID tests from the government earlier this year, the White House says you can now place another order for a set of four tests per household.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Camp For All Partners with Howard Hughes for Over The Edge 2022 Event
The thrilling fundraiser and rappelling event will be held at The Woodlands® Towers at the Waterway in The Woodlands
Study: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine did not protect younger children well from Omicron
A local expert weighed in on new data suggesting Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective at preventing infection in children ages 5 up to 11.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
AAA: Traveler confidence rebounding in 2022 as COVID-19 cases drop
Based on the responses, AAA cites the boost in travel confidence is due to the COVID-19 vaccine, among other factors.