Biden revokes COVID-19 travel ban from southern African nations
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
The U.S. travel ban from several southern African countries is being lifted, President Joe Biden said in a proclamation.
Omicron variant now dominant, spreading fast in North Texas
There's been a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations as the omicron variant takes hold in North Texas. More than 21% of all tests are now coming back positive.
There's been a surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations as the omicron variant takes hold in North Texas. More than 21% of all tests are now coming back positive.
COVID-19 testing sites in North Texas continue to see long lines
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
COVID-19 testing sites that were seeing about 150 to 200 people a day are now averaging about 600 people per day. They're also cutting off lines to give their exhausted staff members breaks.
CDC shortens COVID-19 quarantine recommendation to 5 days
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said the guidance is in keeping with growing evidence that people with the coronavirus are most infectious in the two days before and three days after symptoms develop.
North Texans waiting hours for COVID-19 tests as cases increase
With COVID-19 cases climbing in every state across the U.S., it will take at least another week to find out how holiday gatherings impacted the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
With COVID-19 cases climbing in every state across the U.S., it will take at least another week to find out how holiday gatherings impacted the spread of the highly contagious omicron variant.
COVID outbreak at UVa cancels Fenway Bowl for SMU
It's the second year in a row that the pandemic has spoiled bowl bids for SMU.
It's the second year in a row that the pandemic has spoiled bowl bids for SMU.
Federal program offers up to $9,000 cash to reimburse COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
The federal program reimburses families up to $9,000 for funeral costs for loved ones who died of COVID-19.
New Year's celebrations shelved across the globe as COVID-19 surges, here's who canceled and who hasn't
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
A scaled-down celebration in New York City is still happening, but other cities around the world are canceling celebrations altogether.
Doctors and nurses brace for another surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The people who are on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 are bracing for another big surge in hospitalizations. They're already seeing a spike in the number of patients.
The people who are on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19 are bracing for another big surge in hospitalizations. They're already seeing a spike in the number of patients.
US will lift travel ban on southern African countries on Dec. 31
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
The Nov. 29 ban barred nearly all non-U.S. citizens who had recently been in South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi.
Times Square New Years Eve ball drop being scaled back
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
With COVID cases surging in hotspot New York City, plans for New York's NYE in Times Square are being scaled back. Some local events are canceled in New York City.
North Texas COVID-19 testing sites overwhelmed as omicron spreads
Neighborhood Medical Center in far north Dallas went from testing 200 people on average last week to more than 700 on Wednesday. On Thursday, some of the workers quit due to exhaustion.
Neighborhood Medical Center in far north Dallas went from testing 200 people on average last week to more than 700 on Wednesday. On Thursday, some of the workers quit due to exhaustion.
Campaign urges parents to get child vaccine schedules back on track
Forty percent of parents and caregivers say the pandemic kept them from getting their children routine vaccines against illnesses like measles or the flu.
Forty percent of parents and caregivers say the pandemic kept them from getting their children routine vaccines against illnesses like measles or the flu.
New monoclonal antibody treatment appears effective against omicron variant
Providers across the country and in North Texas are scrambling to obtain Sotrovimab because it's in such short supply.
Providers across the country and in North Texas are scrambling to obtain Sotrovimab because it's in such short supply.
COVID-19 treatment pill: When will it be available, and where will it be available?
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Pfizer's COVID-19 treatment pill Paxlovid will be shipped to states in early January but will be limited in availability at first.
Some college football programs impacted by COVID-19; North Texas bowl games continue as planned
College football is again being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the bowl season gets underway.
College football is again being impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as the bowl season gets underway.
Supreme Court to hold special session on Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
The Supreme Court says it will hold a special session in just over two weeks to hear arguments on the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing requirement for large employers and a separate vaccine requirement for health care workers.
Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Scientists stress that even if the findings of these early studies hold up, any reductions in severity need to be weighed against the fact omicron spreads much faster than delta and is more able to evade vaccines.
Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
DC to require proof of vaccination for restaurants, bars, other indoor venues
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.
D.C. will soon require proof of vaccination for many indoor venues, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Wednesday.