COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase

Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.

COVID-19 mu variant found in Dallas County

Five cases of the COVID-19 ‘mu’ variant have been discovered in Dallas County, officials said.

Doctors worried about a difficult flu season after last season's record lows

Health leaders say getting a flu shot is now more important than ever as the delta variant continues to take a toll on North Texas hospitals. They're worried about what they're calling a twin pandemic.

Houston Methodist confirms around 50 cases of mu variant

Last week, the World Health Organization identified the mu variant as a new variant of interest. The delta variant is classified as a variant of concern.

RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says

NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.

American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers

American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19

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.