Dallas Theater Center cancels performances due to COVID-19 case

The Dallas Theater Center has canceled several ‘A Christmas Carol’ performances after a company member tested positive for COVID-19.

Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot

According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.

OSHA looking into Southlake Apple Store’s COVID-19 outbreak

OSHA and the Tarrant County Health Department are looking into what safety precautions were in place before a COVID-19 outbreak closed the Apple Store in Southlake.

NFL updates protocols in response to increase in COVID-19 cases around league

In moves reminiscent of the environment for the 2020 season, the NFL has updated its protocols and advocated for booster shots in reaction to an increase in COVID-19 cases around the league.

Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says

U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

COVID-19 outbreak forces Richardson ISD school to return to virtual learning

Students at Big Springs Elementary School in Garland are switching to virtual learning to close out the semester because of how many students and staff have tested positive for COVID-19 this week.

How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19

Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.

California's statewide indoor mask mandate kicks off as virus cases rise

The mandate requires everyone in California to mask up indoors, regardless of vaccination status, from December 15 through January 15.

Denton County reports first omicron variant case; pediatric hospitalizations rising

The omicron variant is now confirmed in 8 Texas counties, including Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties here in North Texas. The WHO said the omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous version of the virus.

Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread

The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.

Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates

The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.

Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant

Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.

Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid

It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.

Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.