Katy area one of highest areas for active Covid-19 cases per zip code, officials say
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
The Harris County Health Department, in conjunction with the Houston Health Department, broke down active cases by zip code. The Katy area is at the top of that list with 1,202 active cases, followed by Cypress.
Japan weighs legal penalties as country expands COVID-19 state of emergency
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has officially expanded and extended the nation’s coronavirus state of emergency as government advisers recommend legal changes that would allow penalties for violations.
Alabama runs out of ICU beds as southern states slammed with COVID-19 cases
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
Multiple southern states are seeing a shortage of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases continue to run rampant fueled by the delta variant.
TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
According to his office, Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive today, which was his first positive test result amid daily tests.
Austin ISD starts new school year with masks, other COVID protocols
District officials say there will be plenty of masks on hand to pass out of students who may need one.
District officials say there will be plenty of masks on hand to pass out of students who may need one.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
The school district recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors.
The school district recommends universal indoor masking for all teachers, staff, students, and visitors.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
According to his office, he is in good health and currently experiencing no symptoms.
According to his office, he is in good health and currently experiencing no symptoms.
Leander ISD to implement mask requirement starting Wednesday
All students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when indoors, including buses and all school buildings.
All students, teachers, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks when indoors, including buses and all school buildings.
COVID-19 surge: Tennessee National Guard deploys over 550 soldiers to assist hospitals
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
Soldiers have been sent to 58 counties, including Shelby County, across the state to assist with COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and administrative support.
These companies are requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Multiple major companies are now requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid rising cases of the delta variant across the U.S.
Parent physically assaults Texas teacher, rips mask off her face
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Another teacher was verbally assaulted by parents who claimed they could not understand what the teacher was saying while her face was covered.
Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Border Patrol seizes over 3,800 fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in August
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said agents have seized thousands of fake COVID-19 vaccination cards from a China supplier.
COVID-19 vaccine booster shots likely to be recommended at 8 months
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
The U.S. is expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans eight months after they received their second dose, AP sources say.
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Texas requests five mortuary trailers as COVID continues to surge
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
The trailers would come from FEMA and be stationed in San Antonio, where they would then move to various Texas locations if local leaders request them
Surge in new COVID-19 cases amid delta spread 'going very steeply upward'
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
One expert called unvaccinated people 'sitting ducks' for the delta variant.
Chicago pharmacist charged with selling COVID-19 vaccination cards on eBay
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
A Chicago pharmacist has been charged with allegedly selling dozens of authentic vaccine cards on eBay.
COVID-19 outbreaks close schools in 3 small Texas districts
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.
Three small Texas school districts have shut down because of so many cases of COVID-19 this week.