Southlake COVID-19 testing site closes due to backlog
The COVID-19 testing site at Bicentennial Park in Southlake is now closed because it could not keep up with the demand for results.
The COVID-19 testing site at Bicentennial Park in Southlake is now closed because it could not keep up with the demand for results.
Cook Children's Medical Center treating record-breaking number of kids for COVID-19
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Across the North Texas 19-county region, nearly 4,000 people are in hospitals. That's an increase of 111 from Tuesday and represents more than a quarter of all hospital patients. Of the nearly 4,000 people, 151 of them are kids.
Omicron peak may be on the horizon, but people should still take precautions
Medical experts caution the new data is positive news, but we still may continue to see very high numbers of case counts and hospitalizations even as the curve heads down.
Medical experts caution the new data is positive news, but we still may continue to see very high numbers of case counts and hospitalizations even as the curve heads down.
Cold medicine shortage: COVID surge, flu season leading to empty shelves
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Shoppers across DFW are encountering medicine shelves that are empty or close to it. One employee at an East Dallas pharmacy called it "the new toilet paper shortage.”
Denton County ERs experiencing up to 10-hour wait times
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Denton County's public health director is reporting ER wait times at its hospitals can be as long as 10 hours or more. That's because they're being flooded by COVID patients. In short, it means there aren’t enough hospital beds for patients in the emergency room, leaving them in a waiting room for long periods of time.
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse COVID-19 testing site now requires appointment
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse in southern Dallas now requires an appointment to get a COVID-19 test.
Ellis Davis Fieldhouse in southern Dallas now requires an appointment to get a COVID-19 test.
Dallas, Tarrant counties search for ways to slow spike in COVID-19 cases
Tarrant County Commissioners, without the power to issue any pandemic-related mandates, discussed Tuesday a policy that cuts off pay to unvaccinated county employees who miss work because they’ve contracted the virus.
Tarrant County Commissioners, without the power to issue any pandemic-related mandates, discussed Tuesday a policy that cuts off pay to unvaccinated county employees who miss work because they’ve contracted the virus.
Dallas County tax offices closed due to COVID outbreak among employees
Dallas County tax offices are closed to the public until further notice. Instead, workers are processing paperwork online or by the phone. County Leaders blame spiking COVID cases among employees and an effort to cut down indoor crowds.
Dallas County tax offices are closed to the public until further notice. Instead, workers are processing paperwork online or by the phone. County Leaders blame spiking COVID cases among employees and an effort to cut down indoor crowds.
Bank of America slashes fees for account overdrafts
Bank of America slashed the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America slashed the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
US finalizing plans to ship free COVID-19 tests via USPS, shares 1st contracts
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
The White House is finalizing plans to ship free at-home COVID-19 tests to Americans nationwide and has awarded its first contracts as part of this pledge.
Dallas ISD offering an extra $50 a day for substitutes
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
Dallas ISD substitute teachers are being offered an additional $50 per day to help with a teacher shortage caused by the COVID-19 omicron variant.
One in four North Texas hospital patients has COVID-19, officials say
The statewide positivity rate in Texas is now at 36.4 percent -- more than 4 times what it was just 30 days ago. And higher than during peaks in July 2020 and January 2021.
The statewide positivity rate in Texas is now at 36.4 percent -- more than 4 times what it was just 30 days ago. And higher than during peaks in July 2020 and January 2021.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Mask mandates and closures: Local school districts make changes to combat COVID-19 surge
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
From a district dealing with a teacher shortage to another re-implementing a mask mandate, North Texas schools are trying their best to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
Lake Highlands High School’s beloved resource officer dies of COVID-19
A much-loved school resource officer is gone after a brief battle with COVID-19. Officer Christopher Gibson is being remembered Monday by fellow officers and educators.
A much-loved school resource officer is gone after a brief battle with COVID-19. Officer Christopher Gibson is being remembered Monday by fellow officers and educators.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
TEA updates COVID-19 quarantine guidelines for school staff
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
The Texas Education Agency updated its guidelines on Jan. 7 and says the changes come as a result of updated CDC guidance.
COVID sick time: Stay home or work? Omicron poses conundrum
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.
Millions of workers whose jobs don’t provide paid sick days are having to choose between their health and their paycheck as the omicron variant of COVID-19 rages across the nation.