First U.S. case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected in California
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
The first U.S. case of the omicron COVID-19 variant has been detected in California, the White House announced Wednesday.
Dallas Cowboys activate WR Amari Cooper from COVID-19 list; expected to play Thursday
The Dallas Cowboys have activated wide receiver Amari Cooper from the COVID-19/Reserve list, and he is expected to travel to New Orleans and play against the Saints Thursday night.
The Dallas Cowboys have activated wide receiver Amari Cooper from the COVID-19/Reserve list, and he is expected to travel to New Orleans and play against the Saints Thursday night.
Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.
Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."
Anti-vaccine North Texas evangelist Marcus Lamb dies from COVID-19
A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.
Children dealing with increased anxiety, depression during ongoing pandemic, doctors say
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
As the pandemic continues, children and adolescents find themselves dealing with anxiety and depression. Doctors are addressing how to best help your children get through an urgent mental crisis.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA health panel endorses experimental at-home drug for virus
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
FDA health panel endorses Merck COVID-19 pill, paving way for U.S. authorization of the first at-home drug for virus.
COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.
Dallas clinics expect increase in booster demand due to new COVID-19 omicron variant
Dallas-based clinics expect an increase in booster demand over the next few weeks with questions swirling around the new COIVD-19 omicron variant. Pharmacists assure there isn't a supply issue even though they're going through vaccines faster.
Dallas-based clinics expect an increase in booster demand over the next few weeks with questions swirling around the new COIVD-19 omicron variant. Pharmacists assure there isn't a supply issue even though they're going through vaccines faster.
Supply chain challenges continue for North Texas small businesses
President Biden reported the number of shipping containers sitting for more than eight days is down by more than 40% this month. But that is trickling down slowly to small businesses.
President Biden reported the number of shipping containers sitting for more than eight days is down by more than 40% this month. But that is trickling down slowly to small businesses.
Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.
Dallas County judges get more flexibility on COVID-19 courtroom protocols
Judge Maricela Moore, tasked with making COVID-19 protocols, has updated operating guidance that gives both civil and criminal district judges more latitude in use of their courtrooms.
Judge Maricela Moore, tasked with making COVID-19 protocols, has updated operating guidance that gives both civil and criminal district judges more latitude in use of their courtrooms.
Biden: Omicron variant ‘cause for concern’ but not panic, pushes COVID-19 shots
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and to receive a booster shot amid the new omicron variant.
Omicron variant prompts new U.S. travel restrictions starting Monday
The United States has imposed new travel restrictions hoping to keep out a new strain of the coronavirus. But some experts say it may already be too late.
The United States has imposed new travel restrictions hoping to keep out a new strain of the coronavirus. But some experts say it may already be too late.
Omicron shows need for global accord on pandemics, WHO chief says
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
The WHO is pushing for an international accord to help prevent future pandemics amid the emergence of the new omicron COVID-19 variant.
Young COVID-19 ‘long haulers’ promote vaccine in new ad campaign
“I have a lot of debilitating nausea, dizziness and a racing heart. I can't comprehend words at times,” 26-year old Isiah said in one video after getting COVID-19 in October 2020.
“I have a lot of debilitating nausea, dizziness and a racing heart. I can't comprehend words at times,” 26-year old Isiah said in one video after getting COVID-19 in October 2020.
News of Omicron COVID variant comes just as North Texans getting back to normal
The news about the new Omicron variant comes as North Texas health officials are getting the delta surge under control.
The news about the new Omicron variant comes as North Texas health officials are getting the delta surge under control.
Omicron: Why WHO skipped 'nu' and 'xi' in Greek alphabet when naming latest variant
The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.
The WHO skipped the Greek letters nu and xi when naming the omicron variant. A spokesperson told FOX News Saturday the reason for that.
Omicron variant: World races to contain new 'highly transmissible' COVID-19 strain
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.
The world is racing to contain a new coronavirus variant that is potentially more dangerous than the one that has fueled waves of infection on nearly every continent.
US, Canada, EU, Japan restrict South Africa travel over Omicron variant
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.
Advisers to the World Health Organization held a special session Friday to flesh out information about the worrying new variant of the coronavirus that has been detected in South Africa.