Texas lawmakers offered vaccine despite ineligibility
Austin's top health authority is offering coronavirus vaccines to Texas lawmakers and their key staffers, regardless of whether they are currently eligible under state guidelines.
Austin's top health authority is offering coronavirus vaccines to Texas lawmakers and their key staffers, regardless of whether they are currently eligible under state guidelines.
Dallas County returns to appointment-only system at Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site
Hundreds of vehicles carrying thousands of people were in line at Dallas County’s Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday morning.
Hundreds of vehicles carrying thousands of people were in line at Dallas County’s Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday morning.
First-known case of UK COVID-19 variant found in Dallas County
Dallas County health officials confirmed the first-known case of the COVID-19 variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Dallas County.
Dallas County health officials confirmed the first-known case of the COVID-19 variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom has been discovered in Dallas County.
'Biden cannot be sworn in fast enough': Governors vexed by pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
'It was torture' Police describe abuse boy endured before being rescued by Orlando server
An Orlando waitress is being hailed a hero after helping a boy escape from a possibly abusive home, police said.
An Orlando waitress is being hailed a hero after helping a boy escape from a possibly abusive home, police said.
More than 2 million people dead globally from COVID-19
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
The number of dead from the virus is about equal to the population of Brussels, Mecca, Minsk or Vienna.
'American Rescue Plan': Here's what's in Biden's COVID-19 relief plan
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy.
CDC warns UK coronavirus strain may become dominant in US, COVID-19 death toll could reach 477K by February
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
More than 470,000 Americans could die from COVID-19 by early February, while a new and far more infectious strain of coronavirus could dominate in the country by March, the CDC warned.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dallas County vaccinates people without appointments, sets up hotline for registrations
Friday’s “one day only” rule change comes amid uncertainty and conflicting information across Dallas County about how to register for the vaccine and where to go.
Friday’s “one day only” rule change comes amid uncertainty and conflicting information across Dallas County about how to register for the vaccine and where to go.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
Judge says Collin County needs more vaccine doses
Judge Chris Hill said the county has the worst ratio of doses received compared to population in the state.
Judge Chris Hill said the county has the worst ratio of doses received compared to population in the state.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
Finger-pointing over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility at Fair Park
The county’s message was that the mega site was by appointment only, at least initially focusing on those 75 and older or those with certain conditions.
The county’s message was that the mega site was by appointment only, at least initially focusing on those 75 and older or those with certain conditions.
Delta puts 880 passengers on no-fly list over mask refusal, disorderly behavior after Capitol riot
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Delta Air Lines has put 880 people on its no-fly list in the wake of lawmakers being harassed on flights over the U.S. election and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Texas first state to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
Texas has administered more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas has administered more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Plano hospital sets up tents in the lobby to expand capacity
The surge in coronavirus cases following the holidays has forced a Plano hospital to set up tents in its lobby to expand capacity and provide emergency care for non-COVID-19 patients.
The surge in coronavirus cases following the holidays has forced a Plano hospital to set up tents in its lobby to expand capacity and provide emergency care for non-COVID-19 patients.
Texas surpasses 2M coronavirus cases, second highest in US
The recent surge has also seen the state near ICU capacity, with just 9% remaining
The recent surge has also seen the state near ICU capacity, with just 9% remaining
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.