Will vaccine incentives lead people to get shots in arms?
Harris County announced they will now offer $100 to anyone who gets the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s an effort to try and get more people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, but will it work? Congressman Al Green joins The Factor Uncensored to explain why such an effort is important, and our panel is fired up about the move, too.
Residents react to Harris County vaccination incentive program
FOX 26 Reporter Natalie Hee has more after speaking with residents about the incentive program and what they think about it.
$100 incentive for those getting 1st COVID-19 vaccine at Harris Co. Public Health site
From now through August 31, residents who receive their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine from a Harris County Public Health site can get a $100 cash card.
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Mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccine trials at Baylor College of Medicine
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Spring Branch ISD parents, physicians sign petition to ask district to require masks
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Houstonians filling hospitals at an alarming rate as COVID-19 continues to spread
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Former Houston-area nurses say they could help with shortage if there weren't mandatory vaccine policies
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Unvaccinated pregnant women infected with COVID-19 are more likely to have complications, pre-term birth
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Houston-based virtual memorial honors victims of COVID-19 by spotlighting lost loved ones
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HHS orders COVID-19 vaccine for health workers, VA expands mandate
The HHS will require its health workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine, while the VA expanded its mandate to include a wider range of health employees and volunteers.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
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Some Americans receiving unapproved COVID-19 booster shots
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Woman says her fiance died at the Harris County jail after suffering from COVID symptoms
One woman says her fiancé was sick and struggling for nearly two weeks but when he asked for help, she claims he was not given enough medical attention.
Some Americans are getting unauthorized COVID-19 booster shots
FOX 26 Anchor Rashi Vats spoke with an infectious disease doctor as more than 1 million people have reportedly received unauthorized booster shots.
Delta variant showing grim picture with more children hospitalized, doctors worry wave hasn't peaked
Pediatricians at Houston's major hospitals are noticing some drastic changes in COVID-19 and kids because of the Delta variant, including a concerning increase in hospitalizations, even for children without underlying medical conditions.
Gov. Abbott warns schools, local governments will be 'taken to court' for implementing mask mandates
With local counties and schools implementing mask mandates amid the rising COVID-19 cases, the governor took to social media to remind them of the consequences.