Memorial service held for Arlington ISD soccer coach who died from COVID-19
The Sam Houston High School soccer coach and father of three died last Sunday. Joey Rodriguez was fully vaccinated but vulnerable due to an immune system condition.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19
Ed Sheeran revealed Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will conduct interviews and perform from his house while self-isolating.
COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows
A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.
Southwest Airlines won't fire unvaccinated employees: 'It makes no sense'
While Southwest Airlines "encourages every employee" to get vaccinated, it does not want to "lose any employee" over President Biden's executive order requiring proof of vaccination or testing,
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters
The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.
USPS looking to hire 1,500 people across North Texas for upcoming holiday season
The U.S. Postal Service is looking at filling about 1,500 positions in the metroplex. USPS says they are hiring more this year to help keep up with demand. But there is concern about filling all these positions for the holiday season and how it might affect delivery dates.
Dallas Fire-Rescue medical director uses tattoos to spark conversations about COVID-19
FOX 4’s Shaun Rabb got personal with DFR Medical Director Dr. Marshall Isaacs about his tattoos. They mark his journey of overcoming and finding hope. He now hopes his tattoos will lead others to make a decision that could save their lives.
Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%
Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
North Texas providers prepare to vaccinate kids 5 to 11 pending FDA approval
Some North Texas vaccine providers say they're already prepared to provide the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to younger children following an announcement by the Biden administration.
Interferon does not help hospitalized COVID-19 patients, NIH study finds
A recent National Institutes of Health trial published on Monday highlights the failure of a COVID-19 treatment known as interferon beta-1a, a medicine with both antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.
FDA OKs mixing COVID-19 vaccines, approves Moderna, J&J boosters
U.S. regulators are extending COVID-19 boosters to Americans who got the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine. They also said Wednesday anyone eligible for an extra dose can get a brand different from the one they received initially.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
North Texas man admits to orchestrating $23 million PPP loan fraud scheme
A North Texas accountant admitted to orchestrating a fraud scheme to get more than $23 million in forgivable PPP loans — which were intended to help small businesses struggling during the pandemic.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.