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.
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.
'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.
N95 masks: How often can they be reused?
How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.
Omicron pushes Texas ICUs to the brink
A staffing crisis and the surge from the omicron variant have pushed the number of Texas ICU beds to a new record low. The shortage affects not just patients with the coronavirus, but every Texan seeking serious medical care.
Texas seeing statewide decrease in COVID-19 cases, doctors say
Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down.
Dallas County requiring COVID-19 tests for its unvaccinated workers, offers bonus leave to the vaccinated
Weekly PCR tests are now required for Dallas County employees who are unvaccinated. Fully vaccinated workers can opt out of the weekly tests and get six extra days of paid leave if they test positive for COVID-19.
Dallas teachers group wants COVID-19 sick time policy change reversed
The new Dallas ISD policy, which results from the new CDC recommendations, cuts the amount of leave time for teachers and staff who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five.
Omicron surge may have peaked in North Texas area, new data shows
New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.
Biden administration officially withdraws COVID-19 vaccine rule
The Biden administration has officially withdrawn a rule that would have required workers at big companies to get vaccinated or face regular COVID testing requirements.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Elton John tests positive for COVID-19, postpones Dallas shows
Music legend Elton John was forced to cancel his two Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour shows in Dallas this week after testing positive for COVID-19.
California bill would require all K-12 students get COVID vaccine, remove personal belief exemption
A state lawmaker said he wants to ensure that all school students in Los Angeles and throughout the state are vaccinated against COVID-19
Lewisville ISD is latest school district to close due to COVID-19
Lewisville ISD is closing all 70 campuses beginning on Wednesday through the rest of the week.
Pfizer omicron vaccine: Company begins studying updated shot to match variant
Pfizer has begun a study comparing its original COVID-19 vaccine with doses specially tweaked to match the omicron variant.
North Texas restaurants dealing with low staff, supplies during omicron surge
Restaurants are still feeling the pain from staffing and product shortages during this ongoing COVID-19 surge. One Fort Worth restaurant owner says he had to close down right before New Year’s Eve because he didn't have staff. He’s still struggling to find ingredients for certain menu items and supplies.
David Perdue tests positive for COVID-19, will undergo quarantine campaign says
Former U.S. Senator and Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate David Perdue tested positive Monday for COVID-19, according to a representative from his campaign.
Omicron sub-variant BA.2 ‘under investigation,’ detected in US
The UK Health Security Agency said early analysis suggests BA.2 is more infectious than the first omicron strain but scientists haven't spotted any meaningful differences between the strains.
COVID-19 Vaxmobile to visit Tarrant County areas with low vaccination rates
A 60-foot bus has been converted to a fully equipped mobile vaccine clinic that will make weekly stops in Tarrant County areas with the lowest vaccination rates.
New Omicron subvariant BA.2 detected in Washington
A new sub-variant of COVID-19, the BA.2 variant, has been detected in Washington, health officials announced Monday.