Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
Biden directs states to make all adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by May 1
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
President Joe Biden signed the landmark $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill into law on Thursday, which will send $1,400 direct payments to many adults and extend emergency unemployment benefits.
Woman wanted for assault on SF Uber driver arrested in Vegas, other suspect to turn herself in
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
Malaysia King, 24, was arrested on Thursday by Las Vegas police for her role in the incident, according to the San Francisco Police Department. The ordeal was caught on video and quickly went viral.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
TCSO to resume in-person inmate visitation starting March 16
TCSO is still encouraging visitors to use the Securus Video Visitation System as an alternative contact method.
TCSO is still encouraging visitors to use the Securus Video Visitation System as an alternative contact method.
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.
$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend.
Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.
'Outside, Inside' children's book documents the last year with COVID
LeUyen Pham, the author of 'Outside, Inside,' joins Amanda Salinas to talk about the coronavirus pandemic and her new children's book.
LeUyen Pham, the author of 'Outside, Inside,' joins Amanda Salinas to talk about the coronavirus pandemic and her new children's book.
Biden aims to usher US into 'next phase' of pandemic in speech
Dr. Brian Smith, a political professor at St. Edward's University, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about President Biden's primetime speech tonight.
Dr. Brian Smith, a political professor at St. Edward's University, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about President Biden's primetime speech tonight.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
CVS Health now administering vaccine at 180 locations across Texas
The company is now administering the vaccine at 180 select CVS Pharmacy locations across the Lone Star State.
The company is now administering the vaccine at 180 select CVS Pharmacy locations across the Lone Star State.
Texas man supporting 'freedom of choice' sets mask on fire
Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it’s not required.
Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it’s not required.
Will COVID-19 ever go away?
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.
Texas man supporting 'freedom of choice' sets mask on fire
Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it?s not required. Credit: Joacim Hernandez via Storyful
Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it?s not required. Credit: Joacim Hernandez via Storyful
State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.