The lingering impact of long COVID five years later
Five years ago this week, the pandemic started shutting down our country, and millions started working from home to prevent the spread of COVID-19. More than 7 million people around the world have died from it.
New COVID variant causing mini wave?
As concerns rise over the BA.2.86 variant, more commonly known as "Pirola," questions about its impact and differences from previous variants have surfaced.
Harris County's surge in COVID-19 cases spurs urgent vaccination push
With a surge COVID-19 in cases in Harris County, Harris County Public Health (HCPH) officials stress the need for up-to-date COVID-19 vaccinations.
Houston Health officials send warning amid concerning spike in COVID-19 cases
The summer is in full swing and as we near back to school time many people are gathering for pool parties, cook-outs, and other events but the City of Houston is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch: COVID emergency orders are among `greatest intrusions on civil liberties'
Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch says emergency measures taken during the COVID-19 crisis that killed more than 1 million Americans were perhaps “the greatest intrusions on civil liberties in the peacetime history of this country.”
Long COVID: Could mono virus or fat cells be playing a role?
Scientists are still trying to figure out why some people get long COVID and why a small portion have lasting symptoms. Here's some of the latest evidence.
Harris County Public Heath to offer COVID booster shots to children 6 months, older
Harris County Public Health will administer updated COVID-19 booster shots to children 6 months and older on Friday.
CDC’s Dr. Walensky tests positive for COVID-19
Dr. Walensky, who is up-to-date with vaccination, is experiencing mild symptoms, the CDC said.
Doctor burnout reached 'highest level on record' during COVID, experts want action
After physician burnout spiked during the COVID pandemic, experts see an urgent need to address the issue.
4.4M Americans have received new omicron-targeted COVID-19 booster, CDC says
Some Americans who plan to get the shot, designed to target the most common omicron strains, said they are waiting because they either had COVID-19 recently or another booster.
COVID-19 bivalent shots targeting other variants making their way to Houston
Health officials recently gave emergency authorization for the COVID-19 ‘combo shots’ to help combat variants of the coronavirus and eligible Houston residents can soon get theirs.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
New test and treatments for patients with lingering COVID-19 symptoms
Known as long-haulers, many patients aren't sure if COVID-19 is truly what they are suffering from, but now a simple blood test may provide much-needed answers, along with a treatment plan.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
Biden's latest COVID-19 'rebound' case has researchers evaluating link to anti-viral drug
Health experts say during clinical trials, rebound cases happened in only 1 to 2% of people.
New vaccine could protect against COVID-19 variants before they emerge
The vaccine works by using spike proteins from SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19 — and seven other related animal viruses with the potential to cause a pandemic in humans.
Houston, Harris County hits new milestone of 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases
Dr. Hotez with Baylor College of Medicine says the latest wave of infections are likely caused by the new Omicron sub-variant, B-A.5. The CDC now considers it the dominant strain in the U.S.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
Experts say 2 new Omicron subvariants could cause COVID surge
When it comes to COVID-19, the summer outlook doesn’t look too great, according to experts. BA.4 and BA.5 are two new COVID-19 sub-variants in the latest Omicron lineage.