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.
Harris County to file lawsuit challenging Gov. Abbott's order against mask mandates
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced late Tuesday night that the County has authorized filing a lawsuit challenging Governor Abbott's order preventing Texas local governments from requiring masks.
Stevie Nicks cancels all 2021 performances over coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Stevie Nicks has canceled five forthcoming performances at music festivals, citing coronavirus concerns
Judge grants Dallas County authority to issue mask mandate in defiance of Gov. Abbott's order
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
A Dallas judge has ruled Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates does not help combat the pandemic. It grants Dallas County the authority, at least for now, to go ahead and defy the governor's order and require masks.
Fort Worth ISD to require masks for students, staff for upcoming school year
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
Fort Worth ISD is the latest school district that will require a mask mandate and go against the governor’s order.
Q&A: Baylor Scott & White doctor answers FOX 4 viewer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
A lot of people still have some questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. So FOX 4's Shaun Rabb sought out some answers to viewer questions by going straight to a physician.
A lot of people still have some questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. So FOX 4's Shaun Rabb sought out some answers to viewer questions by going straight to a physician.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Growing list of Texas schools defy Gov. Abbott’s ban on mask mandates
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Dallas ISD and Austin ISDs now have mask mandates. Houston ISD will decide on Thursday. Other school districts are still weighing their options, looking to see what developments come from the governor’s office and health officials.
Texas hospital officials testify before Senate committee about struggle to fill nurse openings
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state's capacity
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
North Texas school districts re-evaluating COVID-19 protocols, virtual learning options
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
After Dallas ISD annnounced a mask mandate, FOX 4 wanted to see if any other districts were following suit. So far, none in the DFW area will be requiring masks for now, but some districts are shifting their virtual options.
North Texas hospitals struggling with staffing shortages as available ICU beds dwindle
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.