Tarrant County Health adds new COVID-19 testing site in Fort Worth due to high demand
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
JPS Health Network issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers, pending full FDA approval
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
No staffed pediatric ICU beds left in North Texas region, hospital official says
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
“We [have] no staffed pediatric ICU beds available in Trauma Service Area E,” said Stephen Love, President/CEO, Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council.
Texas, Florida accounting for nearly 40% of new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S.
During a briefing Thursday, the White House COVID-19 Response Team said the percentage of new daily COVID-19 cases is up 24% from the previous week, which is about 113,000 new cases per day.
During a briefing Thursday, the White House COVID-19 Response Team said the percentage of new daily COVID-19 cases is up 24% from the previous week, which is about 113,000 new cases per day.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
Jason Isbell to require COVID-19 vaccine or negative test for Billy Bob's show in Fort Worth
Those going to see Jason Isbell at Billy Bob’s Texas on Friday will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Those going to see Jason Isbell at Billy Bob’s Texas on Friday will have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says anyone who doesn't wear a mask is a schmuck
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
The Terminator doesn't mince words. Actor and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chewed out people who won't get vaccinated and said anyone who won't wear a mask is a schmuck.
Collin and Tarrant County judges say they won’t issue mask mandates
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley believes his hands are tied and Collin County Judge Chris Hill believes in protecting individual rights. Neither will issue a mask mandate.
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley believes his hands are tied and Collin County Judge Chris Hill believes in protecting individual rights. Neither will issue a mask mandate.
Dallas ISD to give fully vaccinated employees a $500 bonus
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Latest COVID-19 surge brings back long lines at Dallas County testing sites
A rise in hospitalizations normally comes after a rise in positive tests. Testing sites are still seeing more and more people showing up infected. At Ellis Davis Field House, extra police were called in Wednesday morning to help with traffic.
A rise in hospitalizations normally comes after a rise in positive tests. Testing sites are still seeing more and more people showing up infected. At Ellis Davis Field House, extra police were called in Wednesday morning to help with traffic.
Dallas County schools now bringing back mask mandates following Judge Jenkins' order
Almost immediately after Dallas County issued its mask mandate Wednesday afternoon, every school district in Dallas County brought back a mask mandate.
Almost immediately after Dallas County issued its mask mandate Wednesday afternoon, every school district in Dallas County brought back a mask mandate.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
SMU indoor mask mandate to begin Thursday
SMU officials announced a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on the University Park campus except for individuals' dorm rooms.
SMU officials announced a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on the University Park campus except for individuals' dorm rooms.
2,500 medical personnel to be deployed to help Texas hospitals
Gov. Abbott recently directed the DSHS to use staffing agencies to provide out-of-state medical personnel to struggling Texas health care facilities.
Gov. Abbott recently directed the DSHS to use staffing agencies to provide out-of-state medical personnel to struggling Texas health care facilities.
165 Cook Children's doctors sign letter urging North Texas schools to implement mask mandates
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Los Angeles moves one step closer to requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, bars
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
Dallas County mask mandate starts Thursday due to COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins quickly issued a mask mandate after Tuesday’s court victory over Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the governor and the attorney general have already appealed the ruling.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins quickly issued a mask mandate after Tuesday’s court victory over Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the governor and the attorney general have already appealed the ruling.