North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations drop by nearly 1,000 in one week
There are 2,439 patients with COVID-19 in the North Texas hospital region as of Monday. That's down by nearly 1,000 patients from last Monday.
There are 2,439 patients with COVID-19 in the North Texas hospital region as of Monday. That's down by nearly 1,000 patients from last Monday.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron
Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.
Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
CVS removes COVID-19 test purchasing limits
CVS, Amazon and Walgreens previously placed purchasing limits on tests
CVS, Amazon and Walgreens previously placed purchasing limits on tests
COVID-19 vaccines: will we need more boosters or a new shot?
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines have saved an unknown number of lives but will it be necessary for us to get boosters every few months? What about a new formula or a new shot entirely? This is the next debate on COVID-19 vaccines.
US hospitals facing staffing shortages seek foreign nurses for help amid pandemic
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
American hospitals are looking abroad for health care workers due to a shortage of nurses during the pandemic.
Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Army, the U.S. military’s largest service, said it will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer asks FDA for authorization of COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Pfizer is asking U.S. regulators to authorize extra-low doses of its COVID-19 vaccine for children under 5.
Free COVID-19 tests: At-home kits expected to arrive this week
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
If you belong to one of the 66 million U.S households that ordered the free COVID-19 at-home tests from the federal government, you might see them arrive in your mailbox soon.
Texas teacher turnover rate remains low despite pandemic challenges, new data shows
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
According to new data, at the beginning of this school year, the attrition rate for teachers in Texas was at 9.4%. Experts say that's actually much better than the national average sitting at 16%.
North Carolina man would rather 'die free' than get COVID vaccine needed for life-saving transplant
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
A man in need of a life-saving kidney transplant says his hospital refuses to do the surgery because he is unvaccinated against COVID-19. But Chad Carswell says he is willing to "die free" rather than comply with their mandate.
Lewisville ISD students return to class after COVID-19 forces closure
A suburban school district that was closed for several days due to so many students and staff being out sick with COVID-19 has reopened. But winter weather may force another closure later this week.
A suburban school district that was closed for several days due to so many students and staff being out sick with COVID-19 has reopened. But winter weather may force another closure later this week.
Canadian truckers, thousands of others protest vaccine mandate in Ottawa
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Police are investigating possible criminal charges after anti-vaccine protesters urinated on the National War Memorial, danced on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and used the statue of Canadian hero Terry Fox to display an anti-vaccine statement.
Richardson ISD mask mandate set to expire on Friday
Beginning on Monday, face masks will be encouraged but not required for all Richardson ISD students, staff and campus visitors.
Beginning on Monday, face masks will be encouraged but not required for all Richardson ISD students, staff and campus visitors.
Kid Rock threatens to cancel shows at venues with COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
Kid Rock made the announcement Thursday ahead of tickets going on sale for his 26-show “Bad Reputation” tour.
'Stealth' version of omicron found in North Texas, here's what's known
Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries. At least two cases have been confirmed in North Texas.
Scientists and health officials are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the omicron variant that has been found in at least 40 countries. At least two cases have been confirmed in North Texas.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.