Feds announce coronavirus vaccine agreement with drug stores

Federal health officials have reached an agreement with pharmacies across the U.S. to distribute free coronavirus vaccines after they become available to the public.

With hospitals full, El Paso extends business shutdown for three weeks

El Paso County has struggled to contain new infections, which have exceeded 1,000 daily cases several times during the last two weeks.

Trump adviser Lewandowski, RNC chief of staff Walters test positive for COVID-19

Multiple White House and campaign officials have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days, including Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows and HUD Secretary Ben Carson.

Post-election warfare clouds chances for COVID relief bill

President-elect Joe Biden’s top allies on Capitol Hill adopted a combative posture on COVID-19 relief on Thursday, accusing Washington Republicans of dragging their feet in acknowledging Biden’s victory while doubling down on a $2 trillion-plus relief bill that’s a nonstarter with congressional Republicans.

Memorial service honors Everman officer who died from COVID-19

Patrol cars escorted the body of Officer Alex Arango to the Potters House in southwest Dallas for a memorial service Thursday.

‘Drools’ the dog finds loving home after spending 729 days in shelter

After spending more than 700 days in a Colorado animal shelter, “Drools” the 4-year-old pit bull-boxer mix has finally found a forever home.

Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial

A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.

Texas becomes 1st state to surpass 1 million COVID-19 cases

Texas is the first state in the nation to report a million COVID-19 cases. Statewide there were nearly 11,000 new cases yesterday -- the most in a single day.

Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.

US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge

The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.