Pfizer asks FDA to authorize COVID-19 booster shot for all adults over age of 18
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Pfizer and BioNTech on Tuesday submitted a request to the FDA to broaden its emergency use authorization for a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine to all U.S. adults aged 18 and older.
Unvaccinated Texans make up vast majority of COVID-19 cases, deaths in 2021
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
Out of nearly 29,000 Texans who have died from COVID-related illnesses since mid-January, only 8% of them were fully vaccinated against the virus, according to a report detailing the Texas Department of State Health Services’ findings.
North Dakota lawmaker forced to miss anti-vaccine rally after catching COVID-19
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
A North Dakota lawmaker and an organizer of rally to oppose COVID-19 vaccine mandates is infected with the coronavirus and won’t attend the event. Republican Rep. Jeff Hoverson says he is “quarantining."
COVID-19 vaccine clinics begin at 20 Garland ISD elementary schools.
Garland ISD and Dallas County Health and Human Services are partnering to host the COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
Garland ISD and Dallas County Health and Human Services are partnering to host the COVID-19 vaccine clinics.
With travel restrictions lifted, grandma meets grandson for 1st time
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
Suman Singh touched down at San Francisco International Airport, weary from travel but weeping with joy that she could finally meet her newest relative: Her grandson.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Aaron Rodgers says he's unvaccinated, sought alternative treatment instead of COVID-19 vaccine
Breaking his silence on the Pat McAfee Show Friday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his recent COVID diagnosis and the backlash that has come from his unvaccinated status.
Breaking his silence on the Pat McAfee Show Friday, Aaron Rodgers addressed his recent COVID diagnosis and the backlash that has come from his unvaccinated status.
Arlington ISD meal programs being impacted by supply chain issues
Arlington ISD makes 50,000 student meals a day. They say while they’re not in danger of not being able to feed kids, they’re facing challenges with nearly every item they serve.
Arlington ISD makes 50,000 student meals a day. They say while they’re not in danger of not being able to feed kids, they’re facing challenges with nearly every item they serve.
Biden admin considering vaccine mandate for businesses with fewer than 100 employees
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is considering whether businesses with fewer than 100 employees should be subject to the same COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandate it is implementing on big businesses.
Pfizer says COVID-19 pill cut hospital, death risk by nearly 90%
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
Pfizer said its experimental antiviral pill for COVID-19 cut rates of hospitalization and death by nearly 90% in high-risk patients.
GOP candidate Allen West admits to 'flicking' off man's mask during DFW Airport altercation
"You need to respect me as an individual and my decisions and do not verbally accost me or assault me and call me out and names," he said. "First of all, you need to know that I have the right to make those decisions about my body.”
"You need to respect me as an individual and my decisions and do not verbally accost me or assault me and call me out and names," he said. "First of all, you need to know that I have the right to make those decisions about my body.”
Child COVID-19 vaccinations start at south Fort Worth site
Some Fort Worth ISD students aged 5 to 11 are among the first in the district to get the pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for emergency use authorization earlier this week. The drive-thru clinic put together by Fort Worth ISD and the city of Fort Worth was held at the district’s Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center.
Some Fort Worth ISD students aged 5 to 11 are among the first in the district to get the pediatric Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for emergency use authorization earlier this week. The drive-thru clinic put together by Fort Worth ISD and the city of Fort Worth was held at the district’s Wilkerson-Greines Activity Center.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Dallas County kids among 1st in North Texas to get pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
The first dose was given at the Dallas County Health and Human Services Stemmons Immunization Clinic, with relieved parents nearby.
The first dose was given at the Dallas County Health and Human Services Stemmons Immunization Clinic, with relieved parents nearby.
First pediatric COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed in North Texas beginning Wednesday
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval for children as young as 5 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Dallas and Tarrant County health departments both say vaccinations will begin Wednesday.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave final approval for children as young as 5 to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Dallas and Tarrant County health departments both say vaccinations will begin Wednesday.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
NIH to study ‘long COVID-19’ in pregnant women
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.
The agency announced Tuesday that it will support a four-year follow-up study to learn about the potential long-term effects of COVID-19 on women who contracted the disease during pregnancy.