Dallas County reports 2,088 new cases, 30 deaths from COVID-19 on Thursday

Dallas County health officials said they are seeing an alarming death toll over the past two days, and the county's morgue is at capacity.

Applications to medical school up amid COVID-19 pandemic

Officials with University of Arizona's College of Medicine say more people are applying to their school, amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval

The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.

Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19

Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."

Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11

Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.

Fort Worth ISD teachers, staff to get COVID-19 bonus

Eligible full-time employees will get $1,000 and eligible part-time employees will get $500.

Dallas County reports second highest number of COVID-19 deaths in single day

“The deaths we report today are a direct correlation to the high number of cases reported several weeks ago,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.

17-year-old dies from COVID-19 at Fort Worth hospital

Cook Children’s Medical Center confirmed the hospital had a 17-year-old COVID-19 death, but released no further details.

Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks

Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.

After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months

Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.

Dallas mayor says public safety a priority during State of the City address

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson says public safety must be a priority after 227 murders this year. It's on track to be the most violent year in 20 years.

New White House offer adds $600 stimulus checks to COVID-19 relief

It proposes the $600 direct payment for individuals and $1,200 for couples, which is half the payment delivered by the March pandemic relief bill.