US COVID-19 death toll reaches 600,000 as cases, vaccinations slow
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
More than 600,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19 since the onset of the pandemic, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
Pakistan officials threaten to block phone service for unvaccinated
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
Pakistan officials in the country’s two largest provinces have announced those who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine may have their cell phone service blocked.
CDC to label delta COVID-19 strain a 'variant of concern,' say vaccines 'effective'
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
Two doses of Pfizer, Moderna vaccines effective against delta variant, officials say.
White House July 4 party will celebrate independence from COVID-19
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
President Biden wants to give July 4th new meaning this year and is also encouraging nationwide celebrations to mark the country’s effective return to normalcy.
Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.
COVID-19 likely in US by Christmas 2019, new blood samples suggest
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
Thousands of new blood samples suggest COVID-19 popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of Texas Legislature on healthcare industry
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
FOX 7 Discussion: Impact of Texas Legislature on healthcare industry
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
Cindy Zolnierek, CEO of the Texas Nurses Association, discusses how the 87th Legislature will impact the healthcare industry.
Study: Delta variant can reduce Pfizer, Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Recently released studies out of the U.K. found Pfizer’s and Astrazeneca’s COVID-19 vaccines effectiveness was diminished somewhat by the Delta variant, but both vaccines remained protective against hospitalization.
Novavax produces a new, extremely effective Covid-19 vaccine
Novavax CEO, Stanley Erck briefly speaks on Novavax's new Covid vaccine that was 90% effective in U.S. trials and 100% effective at preventing severe infections from the virus.
Novavax CEO, Stanley Erck briefly speaks on Novavax's new Covid vaccine that was 90% effective in U.S. trials and 100% effective at preventing severe infections from the virus.
Kamala Harris visits South Carolina in US COVID-19 vaccine push
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Vice President Kamala Harris landed in Greenville as part of the Biden administration’s effort to promote its ongoing coronavirus vaccination campaign.
Austin ISD hosts 50+ districtwide enrollment clinics through June 24
Austin ISD continues Operation Reconnect efforts to welcome students back to the 2021-2022 school year by hosting 50+ enrollment clinics around Austin.
Austin ISD continues Operation Reconnect efforts to welcome students back to the 2021-2022 school year by hosting 50+ enrollment clinics around Austin.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Novavax says COVID-19 vaccine about 90% effective in large study
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
A Novavax large-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico found that its COVID-19 vaccine was about 90% effective overall and protected against variants.
Hospital workers plan to appeal judge's decision to reject lawsuit against mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Houston Methodist Hospital system has suspended 178 staff members without pay, and if they don’t get vaccinated for COVID-19 by June 21st, they’ll be fired. So far, 117 of the employees have sued to overturn the new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.
Hospital workers' vaccine requirement challenge thrown out
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A federal judge threw out a lawsuit filed by employees of a Houston hospital system over its requirement that all of its staff be vaccinated against COVID-19.
G-7 leaders pledge 1B COVID-19 vaccines to countries
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy nations on Sunday pledged more than 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses to poorer nation.
Cuomo: NY's 7-day COVID positivity rate lowest in U.S.
New York's 7-day positivity rate has been on the decline for over two months straight, while its vaccination rate now stands at 69.5%.
New York's 7-day positivity rate has been on the decline for over two months straight, while its vaccination rate now stands at 69.5%.
Brain cells compete to promote or suppress traumatic memories, scientists say
Researchers from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) say they have discovered that brain cells actually compete to either suppress or promote traumatic memories.
Researchers from the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) say they have discovered that brain cells actually compete to either suppress or promote traumatic memories.
China weighs COVID-19 shots for kids to fulfill vaccination goals
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.
Regulators took the first step last week by approving the use of the country’s Sinovac vaccine for children aged 3 to 17, and on Friday announced the same for the Sinopharm vaccine. No date has been set for the shots to start.