Downtown Dallas businesses continuing to bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic

After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a number of business closures and took away business traffic in Downtown Dallas, things are starting to turn back around.

Pfizer pills effective against omicron, vaccine-maker's studies show

Pfizer Inc. said laboratory testing showed its COVID-19 pill Paxlovid appears to be effective against the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

PRC vs. antigen test: What kind of COVID-19 test is best?

If you are feeling sick, should you take a PCR or a rapid antigen COVID-19 test? A Dallas medical expert explains the difference between the types of COVID-19 tests. He talks about when you should use drive-thru testing and when you can get by with a rapid or at-home test.

FEMA opens drive-thru COVID-19 testing site in Arlington

For the next three weeks, FEMA will operate a large COVID-19 testing site in the parking lot near the old Rangers ballpark in Arlington.

COVID-19 forces Grapevine-Colleyville ISD, other school districts to close for rest of week

All schools in the Grapevine-Colleyville and other school districts have shut down for the remainder of the week. Administrators said classes were being disrupted because too many people are out sick with COVID-19.

Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety

Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.

North Texas COVID-19 surge showing some signs of a plateau, health officials say

Health officials across North Texas are optimistic we may soon be over the hump in terms of new COVID cases. The state’s positivity rate has declined for three days in a row since Friday. But hospitalizations aren’t showing any sign of going down yet.

'Like witnessing a miracle': Georgia woman gives birth after nearly 5-month battle with COVID-19

Sheenah Berry didn't think she needed the COVID-19 vaccine until she got pregnant. Then, before she could get her shots, the Rex, Georgia woman caught the coronavirus that would hospitalize her for more than 4 months.

COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests

Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.

Many school districts reopen after being closed due to COVID-19 staffing shortages

Some local school districts that closed early last week because of staffing shortages due to COVID-19 are now open again. They're hoping the break gave students and staff who were out sick a chance to recover.

Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

Novak Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia

Novak Djokovic touched down in his native Serbia on Monday after being deported from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination.