Pfizer vaccine not as effective against Delta variant, study says
An alarming study finds that Pfizer vaccine is not as effective against the Delta variant.
Study suggests Pfizer vaccine is less effective against Delta variant
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats has more on the study and what it could mean for those who received the Delta variant.
Town hall meeting in Acres Homes regarding COVID-19 vaccine sees low turnout
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more as attendance at the town hall meeting, vaccine clinic was almost non-existent.
Many in Harris County still leery of vaccine despite the surge of infections
Half of Harris County is still stubbornly reluctant to climb aboard the "vaccine train" despite a seven-fold increase in infections over the last month, driven by the fast-spreading Delta variant of Covid-19.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
Health officials encourage those who are unvaccinated to get vaccinated as numbers begin to stall
As the number of Covid-19 cases rises once again across the nation, there's another strong push from health care officials to get the unvaccinated to change their minds.
Universities hiring additional staff to manage COVID-19 vaccination records
Colleges and universities are adjusting computer software and hiring additional staff in an effort to manage vaccination records for COVID-19 ahead of the fall semester.
Vaccine hesitancy remains during Delta surge
FOX 26 Reporter Tiffany Justice spoke with some residents about the COVID-19 vaccine amid the increase in Delta variant cases.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
US to keep international travel restrictions for now, citing virus surge
The U.S. will keep existing COVID-19 travel restrictions on international travel in place for now due to surging COVID-19 cases.
VA mandates COVID-19 vaccine for medical employees, staff
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced on Monday it is requiring medical employees and facility staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid a surge in cases and low vaccination rates.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
France mandates COVID-19 vaccines for health care workers amid protests
France passed a new law requiring health care workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as setting up a health pass for restaurants and other venues.
Fauci: US headed in 'wrong direction' on coronavirus
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the United States is in an ``unnecessary predicament” of soaring COVID-19 cases fueled by unvaccinated Americans and the virulent delta variant.
Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.
Houston-area health leaders speak out against COVID-19 vaccine misinformation
With COVID-19 cases surging and hospitalizations increasing at a dangerous rate, local leaders and healthcare professionals are urging residents to continue taking the virus seriously.
Houston ISD Superintendent issues message on how district is responding to rising COVID-19 cases
Houston ISD’s new Superintendent Millard House says the district is working closely with health officials to monitor the current COVID-19 situation in a newly released video message.
As Texas COVID-19 cases surge, officials urge everyone to wear masks and for unvaccinated residents stay home
Officials in Dallas, Harris and Travis counties want residents to take stronger precautions as the delta variant drives an increase in coronavirus infections across Texas.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution site held in Houston’s Fifth Ward
Various organizations partnered together to administer COVID-19 shots to residents in Houston's Fifth Ward to help reduce the rising number of cases in our area.
Fort Bend, Galveston County leaders urge residents to get vaccinated as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise
As Harris County raises its COVID-19 threat level, neighboring Fort Bend County leaders are urging its residents to take precautions.