Bush, Obama, Clinton say they’d get COVID-19 vaccine publicly to boost confidence
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
Three former presidents say they’d be willing to publicly take a coronavirus vaccine, once one becomes available, to encourage all Americans to get inoculated against the disease.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
Hawaii couple arrested after boarding SFO flight while COVID-positive
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
Facebook to remove false claims about COVID-19 vaccines
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
The social network said it will remove any Facebook or Instagram posts with false information about COVID-19 vaccines that have been debunked by public health experts.
North Texas prepares for reopening rollbacks as COVID hospitalizations stay above 15%
Health officials say all signs point to the governor’s seven-day requirement being reached on Thursday, forcing some businesses to once again change the way they operate during the pandemic.
Health officials say all signs point to the governor’s seven-day requirement being reached on Thursday, forcing some businesses to once again change the way they operate during the pandemic.
Austin Mayor Adler apologizes for traveling internationally against own COVID guidance
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
Adler, while telling Austinites to stay home, took a flight and also ate outside at a restaurant with 20 other people in early November.
White House coronavirus task force: US ‘in a very dangerous place,’ COVID-19 risk at ‘historic high’
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
“The COVID risk to all Americans is at a historic high," said the report from the White House coronavirus task force.
More than 12K COVID-19 deaths reported in US over past week as hospitalizations surpass 98K
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
According to data from The COVID Tracking Project and Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. saw over 12,000 new deaths due to COVID-19 between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30 and more than 12,000 new hospitalizations.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Gov. Abbott says Texas will receive 1.4 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine this month
Governor Greg Abbott said Texas will receive an allotment of more than 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control this month.
Governor Greg Abbott said Texas will receive an allotment of more than 1.4 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine from the Centers for Disease Control this month.
CDC urges Americans to stay home for holidays
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Many Americans didn't follow CDC guidance against traveling over Thanksgiving so the agency announced the testing option during a Wednesday news briefing.
Texas superintendents ask Gov. Abbott for teachers to be among 1st to get COVID-19 vaccines
The chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott asking him to include teachers in the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
The chair of the Texas Urban Council of Superintendents wrote a letter to Governor Greg Abbott asking him to include teachers in the first groups to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Illinois reports highest single-day death toll from coronavirus
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Illinois health officials on Wednesday announced 238 additional deaths from COVID-19 statewide, the highest number of single-day deaths during the entire pandemic.
Denton County chief deputy constable, Collin County detention officer die of COVID-19
Precinct 2 Chief Deputy Constable M. Wayne Rhodes served Denton County for 25 years. He recently lost his battle with COVID-19.
Precinct 2 Chief Deputy Constable M. Wayne Rhodes served Denton County for 25 years. He recently lost his battle with COVID-19.
Medical group calls for Texas schools to increase rapid testing
The Texas Medical Association is recommending more testing of staff and students in schools to head off the latest spike in COVID-19 infections.
The Texas Medical Association is recommending more testing of staff and students in schools to head off the latest spike in COVID-19 infections.
Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.
Fort Worth Code Compliance preparing for reopening rollbacks
Fort Worth Code Compliance is bracing for rollbacks as North Texas inches closer to that seventh consecutive day of 15% COVID hospitalizations.
Fort Worth Code Compliance is bracing for rollbacks as North Texas inches closer to that seventh consecutive day of 15% COVID hospitalizations.
Current Denton County COVID-19 surge is worse than the summer
Denton County Public Health says COVID-19 cases are growing in almost every age group, especially those under 19. The county only expects those numbers to continue to rise.
Denton County Public Health says COVID-19 cases are growing in almost every age group, especially those under 19. The county only expects those numbers to continue to rise.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations stay above 15% for fifth day
As the seventh day approaches that would trigger capacity rollbacks, health officials say everyone needs to show discipline as hospitals brace for possible Thanksgiving impacts.
As the seventh day approaches that would trigger capacity rollbacks, health officials say everyone needs to show discipline as hospitals brace for possible Thanksgiving impacts.
41 attendees of swingers convention in New Orleans test positive for COVID-19
Bob Hannaford, the organizer of the annual Naughty in N'awlins swingers gathering wrote in a blog post that "If I could go back in time, I would not produce this event again."
Bob Hannaford, the organizer of the annual Naughty in N'awlins swingers gathering wrote in a blog post that "If I could go back in time, I would not produce this event again."