'Not good enough': Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout

Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.

COVID-19 patients taking up half of all ICU beds in North Texas hospitals

COVID-19 patients are currently using half of the ICU beds in North Texas. And after holiday gatherings over the last two weeks, health officials say that number will likely go up.

Man infected with coronavirus variant in upstate New York

A New York state resident with no known travel history has tested positive for the strain of the novel coronavirus that was first detected in the U.K.

Another ground stop at DFW Airport due to possible COVID-19 exposure

For the second time in a week, the Federal Aviation Administration had to stop some airport operations and clean out one of its centers in North Texas.

FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’

The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.

New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Italy ISD extends winter break due to COVID-19

A North Texas school district is extending its winter break because of a rising number of faculty and staff members with COVID-19.

COVID-19 outbreak infects 44 staff members at Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center, 1 dead

Additionally, the hospital says a holiday-spirited costume that was air-powered and worn by a staff member who was briefly in the emergency department on Christmas day may have played a role in the 44 infections.

Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up

Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.