Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Dallas County approves $5 million in contracts for vaccine efforts
About $4 million will go toward a call center run by a private company. The rest will go toward education campaigns and a paperless registration system.
About $4 million will go toward a call center run by a private company. The rest will go toward education campaigns and a paperless registration system.
Dallas convention center COVID-19 vaccine site to open Thursday
The Dallas convention center site will have about 5,000 doses to distribute for people with appointments only starting Thursday.
The Dallas convention center site will have about 5,000 doses to distribute for people with appointments only starting Thursday.
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
Texas grocery store run by high school students gives free food to families in need
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
A Texas high school runs its own grocery store so students and their families could get food and other necessities during the pandemic. Instead of money, they accept good deeds as payment. Now the store has expanded to help over 100 families in their community who are in need.
Tarrant County reports declining COVID-19 hospitalization rates, lower case counts
Tarrant County officials are remaining hopeful that a declining hospitalization rate and case count are a sign of the pandemic slowing down.
Tarrant County officials are remaining hopeful that a declining hospitalization rate and case count are a sign of the pandemic slowing down.
Email meant to clarify Tarrant County vaccine registration causes more confusion
Tarrant County is trying to make registering online more helpful, but an email sent to thousands of people did the exact opposite.
Tarrant County is trying to make registering online more helpful, but an email sent to thousands of people did the exact opposite.
State Sen. Royce West holds virtual town hall on COVID-19 vaccine
COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been, at times, a point of contention between Dallas, Dallas County and state.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution has been, at times, a point of contention between Dallas, Dallas County and state.
‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Tarrant County reports first child COVID-19-related death
Tarrant County's health director called the death of a young child because of COVID-19 "heartbreaking."
Tarrant County's health director called the death of a young child because of COVID-19 "heartbreaking."
Negative COVID-19 test now required for all international flights to US — here’s what you need to know
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Beginning Jan. 26, proof of a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery is now required from all air travelers arriving to the U.S. — including U.S. citizens.
Dallas Mavs and doctors host 'The Huddle' to discuss vaccine
The Dallas Mavericks are not shying away from tough conversations about race and a part of that is who will and will not get a vaccine against the coronavirus.
The Dallas Mavericks are not shying away from tough conversations about race and a part of that is who will and will not get a vaccine against the coronavirus.
Tom Brady's parents tested positive for COVID-19 last year: 'It was a matter of life and death'
Tom Brady Sr. said that they missed the first two Buccaneers’ games because he was hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Tom Brady Sr. said that they missed the first two Buccaneers’ games because he was hospitalized with the coronavirus.
Dallas City Council holds emergency meeting on COVID response
Several city council members said there is confusion about the city's role in registering and administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Several city council members said there is confusion about the city's role in registering and administering COVID-19 vaccines.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
North Texas COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations falling as death counts rise
The recent surge in local COVID-19 cases associated with the holidays appears to be subsiding. The numbers are all trending in the right direction, with the exception of deaths.
The recent surge in local COVID-19 cases associated with the holidays appears to be subsiding. The numbers are all trending in the right direction, with the exception of deaths.