Tarrant County revisiting cash incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
A plan that appears to be working in Harris County is something Tarrant County will give a serious look at. Meantime, there’s a message for parents in hopes of getting more kids vaccinated.
A plan that appears to be working in Harris County is something Tarrant County will give a serious look at. Meantime, there’s a message for parents in hopes of getting more kids vaccinated.
North Texas pediatric ICU hospitalizations remain near capacity post-Labor Day
There are currently just three available staffed pediatric ICU beds in the North Texas hospital region.
There are currently just three available staffed pediatric ICU beds in the North Texas hospital region.
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
Ex-NBA star Cedric Ceballos reveals scary COVID battle: 'My fight is not done'
Former Dallas Mavericks player Cedric Ceballos tweeted a picture of himself in a hospital with an oxygen mask over his head as he shared his bout with the coronavirus.
Former Dallas Mavericks player Cedric Ceballos tweeted a picture of himself in a hospital with an oxygen mask over his head as he shared his bout with the coronavirus.
US COVID-19 cases nearly 4 times higher Labor Day weekend compared to 2020
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Oxford University said the U.S. has seen nearly four times as many COVID-19 cases compared to Labor Day 2020. Deaths were also nearly twice as high compared to a year ago, according to the same chart.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
Adult COVID-19 hospitalizations in Dallas County expected to drop soon thanks to masks, vaccines
Area hospitals are still overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients but the latest data models suggest the surge in Dallas County could be close to reaching its peak. It's a different story for children and in Tarrant County.
Area hospitals are still overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients but the latest data models suggest the surge in Dallas County could be close to reaching its peak. It's a different story for children and in Tarrant County.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
North Texas doctors worry Labor Day weekend could ignite surge in COVID-19 cases
The latest model of how COVID-19 is spreading in North Texas shows two vulnerable groups: the unvaccinated and children.
The latest model of how COVID-19 is spreading in North Texas shows two vulnerable groups: the unvaccinated and children.
Wolfe City ISD closed for week due to COVID-19 outbreak
Wolfe City ISD in Hunt County will be closed all this week and reopen on Monday, September 13 due to COVID-19 cases and absences.
Wolfe City ISD in Hunt County will be closed all this week and reopen on Monday, September 13 due to COVID-19 cases and absences.
Pandemic unemployment benefits end for 7M Americans on Labor Day
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
The expiration of jobless benefits could fuel a sharp spending pullback.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
Dallas County pushing COVID-19 vaccines, especially in zip codes with lowest vaccination rates
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across North Texas, so does the push for vaccinations.
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise across North Texas, so does the push for vaccinations.
Most parents want online or hybrid learning for students, survey finds
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
A new survey found most parents want their kids to return to in-person learning but were still concerned about the chances of students becoming infected with COVID-19.
Two COVID-19 safety nets ending Labor Day, affecting millions
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
Labor Day represents a perilous crossroads for millions of Americans: Two primary anchors of the government's COVID-19 protection package are ending or have recently ended.
3 members of unvaccinated North Texas family in same hospital after contracting COVID-19
Three unvaccinated family members are in the same hospital after contracting COVID-19.
Three unvaccinated family members are in the same hospital after contracting COVID-19.
CDC: US blood donations show COVID-19 antibodies increased 4x after vaccine rollouts
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
The CDC shared a study that found COVID-19 antibodies in blood donors increased significantly once vaccine rollouts began.
Kidney issues linked to ‘long COVID-19,’ study finds
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
A new study finds that kidney problems could be considered a long-term symptom of having a COVID-19 infection.
COVID-19 student cases across Texas schools double in one week
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.
The number of COVID-19 cases among students nearly doubled across Texas in one week. Last week alone, districts reported to the state more than 27,000 student cases. Health experts fear a spike in cases after the Labor Day weekend. Meantime, measures to mitigate the spread vary.



















