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.
Georgia woman gets prison time for COVID relief fraud
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Federal prosecutors say 49-year-old Hunter VanPelt of Roswell submitted six false loan applications to the Paycheck Protection Program from April to June 2020. She allegedly requested a total of more than $7.9 million and received more than $6 million.
Fort Worth Walmart temporarily closing for COVID-19 cleaning
Another North Texas Walmart location is temporarily closing for COVID-19 sanitizing.
Another North Texas Walmart location is temporarily closing for COVID-19 sanitizing.
Novak Djokovic had COVID-19 last month, lawyers argue in vaccine dispute
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
Lawyers for Novak Djokovic have filed court documents in his challenge against deportation from Australia that showed the tennis star contracted COVID-19 in the middle of last month.
North Texas school districts make changes to COVID-19 protocols as cases surge
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
Several North Texas school districts are re-evaluating their isolation period for COVID positive cases.
North Texas hospitals getting extra staff, but seeking more as omicron surge continues
Reinforcements are on the ground to help North Texas hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitals say they need more help.
Reinforcements are on the ground to help North Texas hospitals dealing with rising COVID-19 cases, but hospitals say they need more help.
Richardson Walmart temporarily closes for COVID-19 cleaning
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Buckingham Road in Richardson closed Friday afternoon and won't reopen until Sunday morning at 6 a.m. for COVID-19 disinfecting.
The Walmart Neighborhood Market on Buckingham Road in Richardson closed Friday afternoon and won't reopen until Sunday morning at 6 a.m. for COVID-19 disinfecting.
Richardson ISD keeping mask mandate in place at its schools for now
Richardson ISD is keeping its mask mandate in place for all of its pre-k through 12th grade schools.
Richardson ISD is keeping its mask mandate in place for all of its pre-k through 12th grade schools.
COVID-19 omicron surge continues to put strain on North Texas nurses
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospital staffs, nurses are some of those who are most affected.
As COVID-19 continues to strain hospital staffs, nurses are some of those who are most affected.
Mother charged after son found in trunk of car at COVID-19 testing site, DA says
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
A Houston-area mother is charged after her teen son was found in the trunk of her car at a COVID-19 drive-thru testing site, according to court documents. She says her son had tested positive for COVID-19 and was trying to prevent her exposure.
Dallas County opening additional COVID-19 testing locations
Dallas County is opening additional testing locations next week.
Dallas County is opening additional testing locations next week.
Fake COVID tests: BBB warns of online scam to steal money, personal information
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Fake COVID-19 test kits and related scams have been increasing amid a spike in demand for testing, the BBB says. Here’s what you need to know.
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd tests positive for COVID-19
Jason Kidd won't be on the sidelines Friday night after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Mavericks game against the Houston Rockets.
Jason Kidd won't be on the sidelines Friday night after testing positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Mavericks game against the Houston Rockets.
Hospitalizations skyrocket in kids too young for COVID shots
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.
COVID hospitalizations of children under 5 have soared in recent weeks to their highest level since the pandemic began. Children under 5 are the only age group in the U.S. not yet eligible for the vaccine.