Fort Worth fire marshals increasing patrols this week for COVID code compliance
Code enforcement in Fort Worth is on standby in case bars or restaurants are not following COVID-19 protocols.
Code enforcement in Fort Worth is on standby in case bars or restaurants are not following COVID-19 protocols.
US medical associations urge 'scaled-back' Thanksgiving in open letter to Americans
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
U.S. doctors, nurses and hospital officials have collectively penned an open letter to the American people, urging that any holiday gatherings are “scaled-back” amid the coronavirus surge.
Report: COVID-19 hospital cases across North Texas hit 15% threshold
As of Tuesday, COVID-19 patients occupy just more than 15% of hospital beds in the North Texas region.
As of Tuesday, COVID-19 patients occupy just more than 15% of hospital beds in the North Texas region.
Houston men accused of trying to sell non-existent masks to foreign government
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
Paschal Ngozi Eleanya, 46, and Arael Doolittle, 55, of Houston are accused of attempting to fraudulently sell 50 million N95 facemasks that they did not possess to a foreign government, defrauding them out of more than $317 million.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
North Texas superintendent openly defying state mask mandate in schools
At least two Peaster ISD parents filed a formal complaint citing, among other issues, the lack of compliance with safety regulations, but there has been no enforcement of the mask mandate despite the superintendent's open defiance
At least two Peaster ISD parents filed a formal complaint citing, among other issues, the lack of compliance with safety regulations, but there has been no enforcement of the mask mandate despite the superintendent's open defiance
Parkland Hospital reduces visiting hours as COVID-19 cases spike in Dallas County
The changes go into effect on Tuesday at Parkland Hospital, but do not affect NICU and labor/delivery units.
The changes go into effect on Tuesday at Parkland Hospital, but do not affect NICU and labor/delivery units.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
States impose new rules, plead with public to stop COVID-19 spread
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
State and local officials nationwide are imposing new restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the coronavirus spread.
Travelers to Los Angeles will have to sign quarantine form starting Wednesday
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Travelers coming through Los Angeles International and Van Nuys airports and Union Station beginning Wednesday will be required to sign a form acknowledging California's recommended 14-day self-quarantine in response to rising coronavirus rates.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Vaccine news comes at crucial time as North Texas nursing homes see COVID-19 surge
With rising case numbers and hospitalizations across North Texas, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are seeing similar surges.
With rising case numbers and hospitalizations across North Texas, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are seeing similar surges.
North Texas food pantries struggling to keep up with demand ahead of Thanksgiving
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, more people are scrambling to find out where they can line up to put food on the table.
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, more people are scrambling to find out where they can line up to put food on the table.
Amid COVID-19 surges, North Texas college students head home for Thanksgiving
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
Many Texas colleges offered free testing for students and some took advantage of that. But health officials caution, a negative test is just for that moment in time.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Experts warn COVID testing ahead of Thanksgiving may give false sense of security
For many making plans to travel this Thanksgiving also includes plans for a trip to a COVID-19 testing site.
For many making plans to travel this Thanksgiving also includes plans for a trip to a COVID-19 testing site.
Millions fly ahead of Thanksgiving 2020 despite CDC plea not to travel
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.
U.S. airports saw more travelers this weekend than has been reported since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as public health officials urge Americans to stay home for Thanksgiving.