Texas seeks federal aid for COVID-19 testing, treatment
Texas officials on Friday requested federal aid for increased COVID-19 testing and treatment following reports that the state is running low on the antibody treatment that has proved most effective against the omicron variant.
Texas officials on Friday requested federal aid for increased COVID-19 testing and treatment following reports that the state is running low on the antibody treatment that has proved most effective against the omicron variant.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dallas Walmart store among several temporarily closing for COVID-19 cleaning
Walmart is abruptly closing some stores around the country, including here in North Texas, where it says COVID-19 infection rates are high.
Walmart is abruptly closing some stores around the country, including here in North Texas, where it says COVID-19 infection rates are high.
Omicron variant raising questions for North Texas school districts as kids return to school
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
Despite the fastest surge in COVID-19 cases yet fueled by the omicron variant, some of the largest school districts in North Texas are still set to let mask mandates expire next month.
Another Dallas Stars game postponed due to COVID-19
The Dallas Stars have had another game postponed because of COVID-19 related issues.
The Dallas Stars have had another game postponed because of COVID-19 related issues.
Fort Worth church offering free COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
A Fort Worth church is opening its doors offering free COVID services to anyone in need.
A Fort Worth church is opening its doors offering free COVID services to anyone in need.
Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant?
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
Government scientists have been checking to make sure rapid tests still work as each new variant comes along. This week, the FDA said preliminary research indicates they detect omicron, but may have reduced sensitivity.
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.