'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.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
Collin County to receive nearly 7,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses
Collin county announced Wednesday nearly 7,000 doses will be coming by next week. And it may be able to scale up to 6,000 per day by the end of the month.
Collin county announced Wednesday nearly 7,000 doses will be coming by next week. And it may be able to scale up to 6,000 per day by the end of the month.
Partnership with chain pharmacies set to make COVID-19 vaccines more widely available
A federal partnership with major chain pharmacies is expected to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine distribution and make the vaccine more widely available.
A federal partnership with major chain pharmacies is expected to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine distribution and make the vaccine more widely available.
Two SMU basketball games postponed due to COVID-19
The Mustangs were supposed to play at Memphis on Thursday and host Wichita State on Saturday.
The Mustangs were supposed to play at Memphis on Thursday and host Wichita State on Saturday.
Feds look to speed up pace of COVID-19 vaccinations nationwide
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the government will change priorities for which states get more vaccine. The message is roll it out, and how much vaccine a state gets will now depend on how fast it’s getting used instead of population.
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said the government will change priorities for which states get more vaccine. The message is roll it out, and how much vaccine a state gets will now depend on how fast it’s getting used instead of population.
WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
More than half of COVID-19 transmission comes from people without symptoms, CDC model shows
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.
A model by CDC researchers found that asymptomatic individuals represented more than half of viral transmission of the novel coronavirus.
Tarrant County opens second COVID-19 vaccine center in Hurst
Tarrant County's health director hopes the Hurst site will eventually administer about 2,000 vaccinations per day.
Tarrant County's health director hopes the Hurst site will eventually administer about 2,000 vaccinations per day.
Tarrant County nearly matches Dallas County death toll of 1,791
In just the past two days, more than 50 deaths have been reported in Tarrant County. And with COVID-19 hospitalizations again nearing 1,500, there are fears the situation will only get worse.
In just the past two days, more than 50 deaths have been reported in Tarrant County. And with COVID-19 hospitalizations again nearing 1,500, there are fears the situation will only get worse.
Two state-sponsored COVID-19 treatment centers open in North Texas
Two state-sponsored treatment centers opened up in the metroplex this week. They'll administer antibody therapy to patients who may be at risk of going to the hospital.
Two state-sponsored treatment centers opened up in the metroplex this week. They'll administer antibody therapy to patients who may be at risk of going to the hospital.