State-funded COVID-19 monoclonal antibody infusion center opens in Fort Worth
The same monoclonal antibody treatment President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott received after catching COVID-19 is now available to the public at a state-funded infusion center in Fort Worth.
The same monoclonal antibody treatment President Donald Trump and Gov. Greg Abbott received after catching COVID-19 is now available to the public at a state-funded infusion center in Fort Worth.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Garland ISD approves mask mandate for schools, vaccine incentive for staff
Beginning next week, everyone in the Garland ISD will be required to wear face masks. The district is also offering vaccinated employees a bonus.
Beginning next week, everyone in the Garland ISD will be required to wear face masks. The district is also offering vaccinated employees a bonus.
UT Southwestern: COVID-19 hospitalizations set to hit pandemic all-time high
New projections from UT Southwestern show the immense strain on North Texas hospitals. If nothing changes, the report reveals September’s hospitalization numbers could surpass any point in the pandemic so far.
New projections from UT Southwestern show the immense strain on North Texas hospitals. If nothing changes, the report reveals September’s hospitalization numbers could surpass any point in the pandemic so far.
Fort Worth ISD approves virtual learning option for K-6th grade students
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Court ruling to determine if Dallas County can reinstate mask mandate
A judge has been listening to hours of arguments from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and the attorney general’s office. Attorneys for Jenkins are hoping to get a temporary injunction to allow for the county’s mask requirement to continue.
A judge has been listening to hours of arguments from Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins and the attorney general’s office. Attorneys for Jenkins are hoping to get a temporary injunction to allow for the county’s mask requirement to continue.
Deadline approaching to opt out of advanced child tax credit payments
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
More and more parents who are receiving advance payments of their child tax credit are opting out. The deadline to stop the upcoming payment rounds is Aug 30. If you opt-out, you're not turning down the credit. You are simply putting off when you get it.
Kemp ISD temporarily closes schools due to COVID-19 outbreak
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Kemp ISD in Kaufman County says it will close all schools Wednesday through Friday due to a COVID-19 outbreak among staff and students.
Dallas College to pay students $200 to get COVID-19 vaccinations
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Dallas College students can get $200 for being fully vaccinated, while employees will receive $500.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Jerry Jones says getting COVID-19 shot is for ‘common good’
“Everyone has a right to make their own decisions regarding their health and their body. I believe in that completely, until your decision as to yourself impacts negatively many others. Then the common good takes over,” Jerry Jones said about getting COVID-19 vaccines.
“Everyone has a right to make their own decisions regarding their health and their body. I believe in that completely, until your decision as to yourself impacts negatively many others. Then the common good takes over,” Jerry Jones said about getting COVID-19 vaccines.
No off-label prescribing COVID-19 vaccines to kids under 12: FDA
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Physicians often use off-label prescribing when medical products are approved, a top FDA official said, but that it wouldn't be appropriate in this case.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Demonstrations over masks held ahead of Carroll ISD Monday meeting
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.
A mask mandate was not officially on the agenda Monday. But still, parents for and against masks rallied outside prior to the meeting.
Despite existing Richardson ISD mask mandate, parents continue polarizing debate
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
Richardson ISD already has a mask mandate in place. However, that didn't stop parents from giving their opinions at Monday's school board meeting. The district is also considering vaccine incentives up to possibly $500.
CeeDee Lamb, four others in COVID-19 protocol as Dallas Cowboys go virtual with meetings
Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to virtual meetings as a precaution.
Receiver CeeDee Lamb is among three more Dallas Cowboys players in COVID-19 protocols, making it five players and coaches sidelined by coronavirus concerns as the club switched to virtual meetings as a precaution.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.