Dallas ISD offers $50 incentive for students to get vaccinated
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
Dallas ISD announced Monday that students 12 and older who are fully vaccinated are eligible for a one-time $50 incentive.
The delta variant is wreaking havoc on most of Texas — but not El Paso. Here’s why
The share of COVID-19 tests in El Paso that come back positive is hovering around 6%, while the statewide positivity rate is three times that at 18%.
The share of COVID-19 tests in El Paso that come back positive is hovering around 6%, while the statewide positivity rate is three times that at 18%.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations appear to be leveling off from latest surge
According to the DFW Hospital Council, hospitalization numbers in North Texas have been hovering around 3,500 for the past two weeks.
According to the DFW Hospital Council, hospitalization numbers in North Texas have been hovering around 3,500 for the past two weeks.
Biden admin expecting wave of GOP-backed lawsuits following sweeping vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
President Joe Biden's administration is gearing up for another major clash between federal and state rule over its sweeping new vaccine requirements that have Republican governors threatening lawsuits.
Several large North Texas employers say they will comply with COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Several large DFW employers have already said they plan to comply with the Biden Administration's new rules for vaccinations, where any company with 100 employees or more must require vaccinations or mandatory testing.
Several large DFW employers have already said they plan to comply with the Biden Administration's new rules for vaccinations, where any company with 100 employees or more must require vaccinations or mandatory testing.
Tarrant County continues to lead North Texas in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Tarrant County has seen nearly 6,700 new COVID-19 cases in a four-day span. That’s more than the months of May and June combined. The county is also reporting the highest daily number of hospitalizations in North Texas.
Tarrant County has seen nearly 6,700 new COVID-19 cases in a four-day span. That’s more than the months of May and June combined. The county is also reporting the highest daily number of hospitalizations in North Texas.
SC mom of 4 dies of COVID-19 complications after giving birth
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
Sara Caitlin Vilchez, 31, was taken back to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing hours after bringing her newborn home.
CDC calls long-term COVID-19 ‘emerging public health concern’
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
While long-term symptoms associated with COVID-19 are “not well understood,” the CDC said they are becoming more common among those who contract the novel coronavirus.
CDC: Unvaccinated nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
A new study shows unvaccinated people are nearly 11 times more likely to die from COVID-19, and about as likely to be hospitalized with the coronavirus, according to the CDC.
20-year-old Arlington hospital worker dies after battling COVID-19
An Arlington woman who was just 20 years old died this week because of COVID-19. Her family said she was a little overweight but otherwise healthy until she caught the virus.
An Arlington woman who was just 20 years old died this week because of COVID-19. Her family said she was a little overweight but otherwise healthy until she caught the virus.
President Biden visits DC middle school to talk COVID-19 vaccines, in-person learning
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden joined D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Friday morning at Brookland Middle School to tour a classroom, showcase safe, in-person learning and to promote COVID-19 vaccinations.
Dallas Fire-Rescue honors firefighter who died after long COVID-19 battle
The 62-year-old drove the fire engine for DFR Station 41 in North Dallas. He leaves behind a wife and eight children.
The 62-year-old drove the fire engine for DFR Station 41 in North Dallas. He leaves behind a wife and eight children.
Married couple leave 7 children after dying from COVID-19 within hours of each other
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
Tiki Green says prior to the Florida trip, Troy and Charletta were considering getting a Covid vaccine, but they contracted the virus before they decided to get the shot. Something she is now urging others to do.
COVID-19 surge: Rising cases hurting airline ticket sales
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
The leading U.S. airlines say that the rise in COVID-19 cases is hurting ticket sales and pushing back the recovery of the travel industry.
Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida, Utah over venues’ refusal of COVID-19 protocols
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
Fort Worth Moms helping hospital workers on frontlines of COVID-19 with donation drive
A Fort Worth mother's group is coming to the aid of those who help young COVID-19 patients.
A Fort Worth mother's group is coming to the aid of those who help young COVID-19 patients.
Fort Worth ISD implementing mask mandate starting Monday
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Starting Monday, masks will be required in Fort Worth ISD classrooms and buildings for all students, teachers, staff, and visitors.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Anti-mask adults heckle student discussing grandmother’s COVID-19 death
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
"This time last year, my grandmother, who was a former teacher at the Rutherford County school system, died of COVID because someone wasn't wearing a mask," Knox said during his speech. Behind him, women could be seen laughing and shaking their heads.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.