COVID-19 surge also causing statewide shortage of labor and delivery nurses
COVID-19 is not just causing a shortage of critical care nurses. Parkland Hospital says there is also a statewide shortage of labor and delivery nurses. The hospital that’s known to be one of the busiest in the nation for the number of babies delivered has to rely on other North Texas hospitals to help. And many of them are also experiencing shortages.
COVID-19 is not just causing a shortage of critical care nurses. Parkland Hospital says there is also a statewide shortage of labor and delivery nurses. The hospital that’s known to be one of the busiest in the nation for the number of babies delivered has to rely on other North Texas hospitals to help. And many of them are also experiencing shortages.
Study suggests lambda variant could evade COVID-19 vaccine protection
A study published July 28 on bioRxiv by researchers in Japan found concerning data that suggests the lambda coronavirus variant may evade protection from current COVID-19 vaccines.
A study published July 28 on bioRxiv by researchers in Japan found concerning data that suggests the lambda coronavirus variant may evade protection from current COVID-19 vaccines.
COVID-19 booster: CDC panel votes in favor on 3rd shot for immunocompromised after FDA approval
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices met Friday and approved COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised following the FDA’s earlier approval.
Austin-Travis County masking order amended to include public colleges
Students, staff, and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face-covering while on school property or school buses.
Students, staff, and visitors over the age of two are required to wear a face-covering while on school property or school buses.
Carnival Vista: 27 people aboard cruise ship test positive for COVID-19
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
The COVID-19 cases were among 26 crew members and one passenger on the Carnival Vista cruise ship, which arrived Wednesday in Belize, officials said.
Denton issues mask mandate to try to slow the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant
The city of Denton is the latest to issue a mask mandate despite the governor’s order. It goes into effect Friday.
The city of Denton is the latest to issue a mask mandate despite the governor’s order. It goes into effect Friday.
Lollapalooza not a COVID-19 'superspreader', Chicago's top doc says
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
Chicago's top doctor says Lollapalooza was not the COVID-19 superspreader that some people feared it might be.
US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Parents across North Texas school districts protest in support of virtual learning options
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
A group of parents in Allen is demanding the district provide a virtual learning option for students.
COVID-19 vaccine booster research trials happening in North Texas
There are COVID-19 vaccine studies going on right now in North Texas researching the need for a booster shot.
There are COVID-19 vaccine studies going on right now in North Texas researching the need for a booster shot.
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.