Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19? Experts weigh in
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Experts say it's not likely that the highly transmissible omicron variant — or any other variant — will lead us closer to herd immunity against COVID-19.
Dallas County lowers COVID-19 threat level to orange
Dallas County lowered its COVID-19 threat level to orange, which stands for "extreme caution."
Dallas County lowered its COVID-19 threat level to orange, which stands for "extreme caution."
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
North Texas police department loses 2 officers to COVID-19 within days of each other
A Denton County police department is mourning the loss of two police officers who died from COVID-19 within about a week of each other.
A Denton County police department is mourning the loss of two police officers who died from COVID-19 within about a week of each other.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
City of Denton ordered to drop its mask mandate
The city of Denton requires its workers to wear face masks in common areas while on the job. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that has to stop.
The city of Denton requires its workers to wear face masks in common areas while on the job. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton says that has to stop.
Texas' lawsuit over mask mandates on planes could eventually go before Supreme Court
U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are suing the CDC over mask requirements on planes and at airports.
U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are suing the CDC over mask requirements on planes and at airports.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
What is bebtelovimab? US authorizes new antibody drug to fight omicron
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
U.S. health regulators on Friday authorized bebtelovimab, a new antibody drug that targets the omicron variant, a key step in restocking the nation's arsenal against the latest version of COVID-19.
North Texas business owners discuss how they've stayed open during COVID-19 pandemic
Local businesses are sharing their experiences of trying to stay open during the pandemic with federal officials and members of Congress.
Local businesses are sharing their experiences of trying to stay open during the pandemic with federal officials and members of Congress.
FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
U.S. health regulators have delayed a public meeting to review a COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
North Texas mom battling COVID-19 meets newborn son 5 weeks after delivery
A North Texas mother who spent more than a month in the ICU because of COVID-19 says she doesn’t remember her son’s birth. But she will never forget the surprise first meeting her nurses planned five weeks later.
A North Texas mother who spent more than a month in the ICU because of COVID-19 says she doesn’t remember her son’s birth. But she will never forget the surprise first meeting her nurses planned five weeks later.
Five Dallas Zoo gorillas test positive for COVID-19
When doctors say anyone can be infected with the coronavirus, that also includes animals. This week, the Dallas Zoo announced five of its gorillas recently tested positive. They are the first positive cases since the pandemic started.
When doctors say anyone can be infected with the coronavirus, that also includes animals. This week, the Dallas Zoo announced five of its gorillas recently tested positive. They are the first positive cases since the pandemic started.
Dallas ISD superintendent considers dropping mask mandate
The Dallas ISD superintendent is once again talking about dropping the district's mask mandate — but not any time soon.
The Dallas ISD superintendent is once again talking about dropping the district's mask mandate — but not any time soon.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations could return to pre-omicron levels, latest forecast says
The head of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation says it's possible North Texas will reach pre-omicron levels in about two weeks. From there, we could continue the pandemic on a new, lower baseline of cases and hospitalizations.
The head of the Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation says it's possible North Texas will reach pre-omicron levels in about two weeks. From there, we could continue the pandemic on a new, lower baseline of cases and hospitalizations.
Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.