Omicron variant less likely to require hospitalization, studies show

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.

COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores

COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores

Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.

Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.

Luka Doncic enters COVID-19 protocols as outbreak grows for Dallas Mavericks

Luka Doncic enters COVID-19 protocols as outbreak grows for Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks said superstar Luka Doncic had entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. That rules him out for Thursday’s game against Milwaukee and likely Christmas Day at Utah.

The Mavericks said superstar Luka Doncic had entered the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. That rules him out for Thursday’s game against Milwaukee and likely Christmas Day at Utah.

Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment

Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment

Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.

Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.

Mesquite man with long haul COVID-19 symptoms encourages others to get vaccine

Mesquite man with long haul COVID-19 symptoms encourages others to get vaccine

Cesar Gonzalez survived COVID-19. But is by his own admission, he says he’s a shell of the man he was before — inside and out. He wants people to know what COVID can do.

Cesar Gonzalez survived COVID-19. But is by his own admission, he says he’s a shell of the man he was before — inside and out. He wants people to know what COVID can do.

COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership

COVID testing sites search part of Google, Biden partnership

Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site

Those interested in learning if they have the virus can search “free COVID test near me” to find the closest site

DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges

DC reinstates indoor mask mandate, declares State of Emergency as COVID-19 omicron variant surges

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has reinstated the city’s mask mandate and has expanded the District’s vaccine requirements as part of a State of Emergency she declared Monday as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide due to the highly contagious omicron variant.

Well-known North Texas builder dies from COVID-19

Well-known North Texas builder dies from COVID-19

Abel Gallegos became the man behind some of the largest stadiums in the country. He was the lead builder of AT&T Stadium, Kyle Field in College Station, American Airlines Center and Globe Life Field, which opened last year.

Abel Gallegos became the man behind some of the largest stadiums in the country. He was the lead builder of AT&T Stadium, Kyle Field in College Station, American Airlines Center and Globe Life Field, which opened last year.

NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source

NHL shutting down from Wednesday through Saturday due to COVID: AP source

A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.

A person with direct knowledge of discussions said the NHL is beginning a league-wide shutdown Wednesday amid an increase of positive COVID-19 test results among players across the league.

CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US

CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US

Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.

Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.

SMU vs Evansville canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak on Purple Aces

SMU vs Evansville canceled due to COVID-19 outbreak on Purple Aces

SMU said the game had to be canceled due to positive cases on the Evansville team that has forced that school to temporarily pause the season.

SMU said the game had to be canceled due to positive cases on the Evansville team that has forced that school to temporarily pause the season.

Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns

Israel to ban travel to US, Canada due to omicron variant concerns

Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.

Israel will ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.