Biden tightens COVID-19 vaccine mandate on federal workers, contractors
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Weeks after mandating federal workers get a shot or face rigorous testing and masking protocols, President Joe Biden will sign a new executive order to require vaccination for employees of the executive branch and contractors that do business with the federal government.
Fall allergies will be in 'full force' this year, experts say
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Microsoft return to U.S. offices delayed indefinitely
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
Microsoft told employees Thursday that it has indefinitely delayed their return to U.S. offices until it’s safer to do so.
US COVID-19 deaths surpass 650,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
The U.S. COVID-19 death toll reached 650,000 this week as the nation faces the delta variant fueling hospitalizations, many of whom are unvaccinated.
LAUSD proposing vaccine mandate for all eligible students ages 12 and up
If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.
If the proposal passes, eligible students aged 12 and up would be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes.
Allen ISD parents file civil rights lawsuit over district’s lack of mask mandate
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Allen ISD is facing a federal lawsuit from parents who say their children's health is at risk without a mandatory mask policy.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
A hearing on this lawsuit is set to take place on September 23rd.
A hearing on this lawsuit is set to take place on September 23rd.
Parents file lawsuit against Round Rock ISD over mask mandate
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
In August, Round Rock ISD passed a temporary mask mandate for all campuses to protect its students and staff against COVID-19.
Over 1,000 have died from COVID-19 in Austin-Travis County
Vaccinations continue to be the most effective available tool to prevent severe illness, death, and to stop the spread and mutation of COVID-19 and its variants.
Vaccinations continue to be the most effective available tool to prevent severe illness, death, and to stop the spread and mutation of COVID-19 and its variants.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Idaho hospitals rationing care as COVID-19 patients line halls
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
Idaho’s move to crisis standards of care this week is allowing some hospitals to ration health care amid an onslaught of coronavirus patients and officials are warning the the rationing could spread to hospitals statewide.
COVID-19 mu variant found in Dallas County
Five cases of the COVID-19 ‘mu’ variant have been discovered in Dallas County, officials said.
Five cases of the COVID-19 ‘mu’ variant have been discovered in Dallas County, officials said.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
More than 1 in 4 new COVID-19 cases are now in children, report says
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
A new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics says more one in four coronavirus cases are among children — the highest ratio since the pandemic began.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
Will 'compassion fatigue' and surge in COVID-19 cases discourage aspiring nursing students?
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
With Houston-area hospitals still experiencing an influx of COVID-19 patients and feeling beyond overwhelmed, nursing schools tell FOX 26 they're seeing a mix of students either stepping up or changing careers altogether.
COVID-19 boosters: WHO chief urges countries halt extra shots for rest of 2021
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
The WHO chief has again called on countries with a large supply of vaccines to refrain from offering COVID-19 booster shots through the end of 2021.
Vaccination after COVID-19 infection gives 'hybrid' immunity to some, studies suggest
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
Some who have been infected with COVID-19 and later received a vaccine may develop a powerful “hybrid” immunity to the virus, research suggests.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.