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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.