Dallas ISD to join lawsuit fighting Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
There was another contentious school board meeting in Dallas Thursday night. It was made even more tense when a few passionate parents refused to wear masks and all were moved to another room.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Fort Worth ISD school board votes for a mask mandate if a judge agrees
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
During Thursday night’s special board meeting, Fort Worth ISD trustees voted to require face coverings for everyone at the district’s campuses. However, that mandate will only be allowed if a judge rules in favor of the district at a hearing on Sept. 3.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
North Texas pediatric hospitals at 93% capacity; doctors urge mask wearing for kids
For the second day in a row, there are no staffed pediatric ICU beds in the North Texas region.
For the second day in a row, there are no staffed pediatric ICU beds in the North Texas region.
Denton diner with viral mask-wearing sign to close after two years
Owners of a Denton diner about to close said the number of COVID-19 cases in the area is overwhelming and they've also struggled to hire people, a problem that's plagued restaurants across the country.
Owners of a Denton diner about to close said the number of COVID-19 cases in the area is overwhelming and they've also struggled to hire people, a problem that's plagued restaurants across the country.
Second police officer with APD dies after battling COVID-19
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
More medical workers deployed to Texas hospitals as COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that an additional 2,500 medical staff will be deployed to hospitals. Still, medical experts warn that may still not be enough if the hospitalization rate doesn't start to improve.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday that an additional 2,500 medical staff will be deployed to hospitals. Still, medical experts warn that may still not be enough if the hospitalization rate doesn't start to improve.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
Boyd ISD elementary school temporarily closes due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Boyd ISD in Wise County announced on Wednesday that it will close its elementary school for the rest of the week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Boyd ISD in Wise County announced on Wednesday that it will close its elementary school for the rest of the week due to an increase in COVID-19 cases.
Dallas Cowboys' COVID list up to 6 players with 2 testing positive
Offensive lineman Connor Williams and safety Damontae Kazee have joined the list of Dallas players under COVID-19 protocols, bringing the total to six along with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Offensive lineman Connor Williams and safety Damontae Kazee have joined the list of Dallas players under COVID-19 protocols, bringing the total to six along with defensive coordinator Dan Quinn.
Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.
Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.
He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.