Some Houston hospitals reaching plateau with COVID-19 patients, but worry about Labor Day gatherings
As we head into this holiday weekend, hospitals in the Houston area remain full with COVID-19 patients but some of them are reporting a plateau; a high plateau in fact. FOX 26’s Maria Salazar has more.
15-year-veteran with Colorado Co. Sheriff's Office passes away from COVID-19
Officials with the Colorado County Sheriff's Office are mourning the loss of one of their own after Deputy Carlos Ortiz was said to have died from COVID-19 complications.
Memorial Hermann CEO on Labor Day travel, hospital capacity
Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Health Systems, discusses travel precautions for Labor Day weekend and provides an update on hospital capacity.
Houston-area chaplains share their experiences during COVID-19 pandemic
FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar has more after talking with three Houston-area chaplains about what they're experiencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stories of COVID: Hospital chaplains on trying to comfort patients, staff, and themselves during the pandemic
They describe the suffering by COVID-19 patients they witness every day stemming from isolation and regret. Patients and families are unable to be together when they need each other the most.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of 2 back to Texas after she passed away from COVID-19
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of two back to Texas after she passed away from COVID
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
Serious questions emerge around $11 million Harris County COVID-19 contract
FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Groogan explains the new details uncovered after breaking news of the $11 million project that was awarded by Harris County to a one-person company.
Houston chaplains share their COVID-19 experiences
We're now hearing from a different front-line worker, chaplains at three Houston-area hospitals. FOX 26 Reporter Maria Salazar shares their experiences in the battle against COVID-19.
Anonymous donor helps local family bring mother of two back to Texas after she passed away from COVID
FOX 26 Reporter Damali Keith spoke with the family about the incredible generosity shown by one anonymous donor.
COVID-19 booster shots are coming: What you need to know
Depending on when you got your second COVID-19 shot, it might be time for you to get your booster shot. They are going to be available starting in about three weeks from now.
Two children, including newborn, die of COVID-19 at north Florida hospital
Doctors at a Jacksonville hospital said a two-week-old baby was one of two children to die of COVID-19 complications this week.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
220 pediatric hospitals plead for help from federal government amid COVID-19 surge
The Children’s Hospital Association (CHA) says more than 220 pediatric hospitals are struggling to contend with the recent wave of child patients infected with COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Houston appear to be plateauing, but remain high
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area? Our Maria Salazar investigates.
Houston coronavirus hospitalizations starting to plateau, doctors say
Nationally, some are suggesting the U.S. may have reached or be close to reaching the peak of this wave of COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, what is happening in the Houston area?
Two Tomball ISD employees pass away from COVID-19
The Tomball Independent School District has announced that two of its employees have passed away from COVID 19.
CDC: 180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church events that didn’t require vaccines or masks
A COVID-19 outbreak has been linked to an Illinois church camp for teens and men’s conference that didn’t require vaccinations or masks, the CDC said.
Kids and COVID-19: Your questions answered
Dr. Jeffrey Stark, professor of Pediatrics - Infectious Diseases at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, answers questions about COVID-19 and children.