CDC advises travelers to avoid cruises regardless of vaccination status
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Even if you’re fully vaccinated, the CDC is advising against traveling on a cruise ship.
Israel to offer 4th dose of COVID-19 vaccine to most vulnerable
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
Israel approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people most vulnerable to the virus, the first country to do so.
UTD delays spring semester due to omicron variant
UT Dallas is delaying the start of its spring semester because of the omicron variant. There are no plans for students to return to remote learning, at least not yet.
UT Dallas is delaying the start of its spring semester because of the omicron variant. There are no plans for students to return to remote learning, at least not yet.
COVID-19 leaves US children hospitalized in near-record numbers
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children with the coronavirus were admitted per day to hospitals, a 58% increase from the week before.
Monoclonal antibody treatment available in Ferris
The infusion center in Ferris, south of Dallas, got a new shipment of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19. Five other centers in the state including the one in Fort Worth have run out of their supply.
The infusion center in Ferris, south of Dallas, got a new shipment of monoclonal antibodies to treat COVID-19. Five other centers in the state including the one in Fort Worth have run out of their supply.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
Some North Texas restaurants having to temporarily close because of COVID-19 cases
There was already a service industry labor shortage before the omicron variant, but now things are going from bad to worse for a number of North Texas restaurants.
There was already a service industry labor shortage before the omicron variant, but now things are going from bad to worse for a number of North Texas restaurants.
Denton closes libraries, recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
The city of Denton has temporarily closed its libraries and recreation centers due to COVID-19 cases among the staff.
3 more Dallas Stars players placed in COVID-19 protocol, along with staff member
The Dallas Stars are scheduled to play Sunday night, but the game being played is looking less and less likely after three more players and one staff member were placed on the COVID list.
The Dallas Stars are scheduled to play Sunday night, but the game being played is looking less and less likely after three more players and one staff member were placed on the COVID list.
Cook Children's reports spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations among kids due to omicron
New data from Cook Children's Medical Center show the number of children hospitalized for COVID-19 more than tripled in just one week.
New data from Cook Children's Medical Center show the number of children hospitalized for COVID-19 more than tripled in just one week.
Increased COVID-19 positivity rates being seen at North Texas testing sites
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
Positivity rates and hospitalizations are increasing in Dallas County, and in Tarrant County, health officials said roughly one in five people are testing positive.
COVID-19 testing sites expanding across North Texas due to increased demand
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
Multiple North Texas counties are expanding COVID-19 testing because of increased demand.
1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
Parkland changing visitation rules due to increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Parkland Memorial Hospital is limiting visitation hours.
Due to the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations, Parkland Memorial Hospital is limiting visitation hours.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Dallas County raises COVID-19 threat level to red as omicron variant spreads
Doctors and health officials are sounding the alarm, encouraging people to protect themselves from the omicron variant.
Doctors and health officials are sounding the alarm, encouraging people to protect themselves from the omicron variant.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Texas infusion centers are running out of monoclonal antibody treatments to fight COVID-19
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising and people who are stick are struggling to find antibody treatments. Some therapies have been declared ineffective against the omicron variant and infusion centers have run out of others.
The number of COVID-19 cases is rising and people who are stick are struggling to find antibody treatments. Some therapies have been declared ineffective against the omicron variant and infusion centers have run out of others.