Novak Djokovic deported, will miss Australian Open
Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.
Novak Djokovic was being deported rather than playing his first-round Australian Open match on Monday.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
North Texas districts now asking parents to fill COVID-19 staffing gaps
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Richardson ISD hasn't closed campuses yet, but it’s asking parents to pitch in on campuses.
Overwhelmed North Texas hospitals still seek more staff to help with omicron surge
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
Patients listed as hospitalized with COVID-19 in North Texas ticked upward again Friday, but there was some improving news among the youngest patients.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
North Texas cities make adjustments to Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations
Several cities around the metroplex are still hosting parades to celebrate the weekend, but they did have to make some adjustments to other events happening indoors.
Several cities around the metroplex are still hosting parades to celebrate the weekend, but they did have to make some adjustments to other events happening indoors.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Fort Worth Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade canceled due to omicron surge
Organizers had been anticipating the MLK parade after last year’s could not go on. But after seeing the numbers continue to quickly rise, the late cancelation was the safest option.
Organizers had been anticipating the MLK parade after last year’s could not go on. But after seeing the numbers continue to quickly rise, the late cancelation was the safest option.
North Texas districts hoping COVID-19 closures bring down case number after MLK Day
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
There are now dozens of North Texas school districts temporarily closing because of COVID-19 outbreaks.
LIST: Dozens of North Texas districts closed due to COVID-19 outbreaks
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Students in more than three dozen school districts across North Texas will get an even longer MLK holiday. Their schools canceled classes due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases on campuses.
Baylor Scott & White treating COVID-19 patients virtually to avoid overcrowding ERs
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
There is an influx of ER patients like never before. Many people are coming for tests. Some have no symptoms at all. Others have minor symptoms. Baylor Scott & White is keeping up with patients who don't need to be in a hospital and treating people through technology.
Tarrant County COVID-19 sick pay now only for employees who are vaccinated
Tarrant County officials said it is hard to keep offices open right now, with so many staff members out sick.
Tarrant County officials said it is hard to keep offices open right now, with so many staff members out sick.
Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
$1K fine possible for Austin businesses that don't comply with COVID orders
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.
The orders require businesses to post specific signage regarding masks, COVID-19 testing, and vaccination or face a possible fine of up to $1,000.