300 seniors at local assisted living facility receive COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday
A local senior living facility was among the roughly 764,000 Texans across the state who’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Vaccination appointments canceled for some high-risk patients in Texas
A Texas couple says their COVID-19 vaccine appointment was cancelled abruptly just four days before the big day.
Houston-area woman gets COVID-19 vaccine in honor of loved ones who died from it
She says she would do anything if her grandfather had gotten the opportunity to get a vaccine to fight COVID-19, like she did.
Trump administration recommends states begin vaccinating people older than 65, stop holding back 2nd dose
The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people older than 65 by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots.
Texas creates new COVID-19 vaccine “hubs”, some rural communities feel ignored
The Texas Department of State Health Services said Sunday that the hub providers will get more than 158,000 doses of the vaccine this week. According to the provided list, 26,725 of those doses were sent to 3 new "hubs" in Harris County.
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you're pregnant?
A pregnant healthcare worker shares her extensive research regarding if expecting moms should get the COVID-19 vaccine.
President-elect Biden receives 2nd dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden publicly received a second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, part of an ongoing effort to instill confidence in its effectiveness.
COVID-19 vaccines headed to Texas providers focusing on large efforts
Texas health providers getting doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week will include 28 providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts, state health officials said.
1,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments filled at Minute Maid Park
The department plans to vaccinate 3,500 people today between previously-scheduled and new appointments.
Queen Elizabeth II and husband receive COVID-19 vaccinations
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip, have received their COVID-19 vaccinations, royal officials said Saturday.
Houston city leaders working to open first COVID-19 vaccine 'super-site'
City leaders in Houston are hopeful to open their first COVID-19 vaccine “super-site” next week.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Pfizer study suggests COVID-19 vaccine works against virus variant
New research suggests that Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine can protect against a mutation found in two highly contagious variants of the coronavirus that erupted in Britain and South Africa.
Governors work to expedite vaccine effort after slow start
New York’s governor is threatening to fine hospitals that don’t use their allotment of COVID-19 vaccine fast enough.
Houston-area pastor interviews Dr. Fauci to ease concerns about the COVID-19 Vaccine in the Black community
An Humble pastor interviews Dr. Anthony Fauci about the safety of the COVID-19 Vaccine. The Luke Church's Dr. Timothy Sloan requested the interview amid the distrust of the vaccine among many in the Black Community.
Houston-area pastor interviews Dr. Fauci to ease vaccine concerns in the Black community
Even as there is distrust of the COVID-19 Vaccine and frankly of some government leaders in certain communities, most have great trust in the country’s top doctor Anthony Fauci. So that’s where a pastor in Humble went to get answers for his congregation.
Galveston County to roll out COVID-19 vaccines to those 65 and older starting Wednesday
The Galveston County Health District has announced they will be offering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to those who are 65 years of age and older. In a release, officials said the vaccines will be given by appointment only.
Some health care, frontline workers are declining vaccines
A number of frontline workers are staying away from the coronavirus vaccine due to mixed feelings.
Houston COVID-19 vaccine appointments full for rest of month
COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the city of Houston's first public vaccination site are completely booked for the rest of the month.
Online registration opens for COVID-19 vaccination appointments in Houston
Healthcare workers, people age 65 and older and people age 18 and older with at least one chronic medical condition putting them at increased risk of severe illness and death can sign up for an appointment to receive a free COVID-19 vaccine in Houston.