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COVID by the numbers: 5 years after WHO declared a global pandemic

  • Mar 11, 2025
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CDC says bat virus not 'concern to public health'

  • Feb 24, 2025
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RFK petitioned FDA to revoke use of COVID vaccine

  • Jan 19, 2025
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Transit workers fired over vaccine mandate to get more than $1M

  • Oct 25, 2024

Retired HPD officer reflects on his near-death battle with COVID-19

  • Oct 18, 2024

COVID shots no longer free for uninsured, could cost up to $200

  • Sep 4, 2024

Doctors encourage vaccinations amid fall, winter COVID spike concerns

  • Aug 26, 2024

Free at-home COVID tests will be available again: HHS officials

  • Aug 26, 2024

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Doctors encourage vaccinations amid fall, winter COVID spike concerns

  • Aug 26, 2024
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TABC suspends 3 permits following weekend inspections

  • Jun 20, 2023
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Galveston lab aims to prevent the next pandemic

  • Feb 15, 2023
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Weekly COVID-19 tracker returns as 'stealth surge' hits Houston-area

  • Jul 12, 2022
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Galveston County Health District announces COVID-19 threat level is high

  • Jul 7, 2022
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When will COVID-19 fade away? Experts say cases are on the rise

  • Jun 10, 2022
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Crisis in college athletics: Suicides spike amid mental heath concerns

  • Jun 3, 2022
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CDC recommends more Americans wear masks indoors, ahead of Memorial Day weekend

  • May 22, 2022

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More than half of US states reporting 'very high' COVID activity levels: CDC

At least 27 states are reporting "very high" levels and 17 states are reporting "high" levels of wastewater viral activity.

  • Aug 12, 2024

ABC News reflects on favorite moments with Dr. Jen Ashton after 13 years

It's not goodbye -- viewers can still count on Dr. Ashton to be there when expert medical advice is needed.

  • Jun 27, 2024
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Moderna's combo COVID and flu shot offers strong immunity in older adults during late stage trial

There are still multiple steps required before the shot would become available.

  • Jun 10, 2024

Fauci grilled by GOP over COVID response, chokes up describing family death threats

It marks the first time he publicly testified since he left the federal government at the end of 2022 after five decades of service.

  • Jun 4, 2024

Seniors should get another dose of latest COVID vaccine, CDC says

People age 65 and older should get an additional dose of the current COVID-19 vaccine, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends.

  • Feb 29, 2024