Unvaccinated Americans not changing their views, behavior on COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
Surge in COVID cases forcing some North Texas standalone ERs to close
The COVID surge is forcing some standalone ERs to temporarily close. ER centers in Rockwall and in Commerce closed and will stop taking patients at midnight.
The COVID surge is forcing some standalone ERs to temporarily close. ER centers in Rockwall and in Commerce closed and will stop taking patients at midnight.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
US schools reopen amid COVID-19 surge with masks optional for many
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
Schools have begun reopening in the U.S. with most states leaving it up to local schools to decide whether to require masks.
North Texas pediatricians being overwhelmed with sick children
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Masks were definitely effective at keeping kids healthier. But now with so many masks off, there is not much immunity against typical seasonal viruses. That may be causing viruses to spread faster than normal.
Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.
11-month old with COVID-19 flown to Temple due to 'lack of bed space' in Houston hospitals
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
An infant was airlifted to another hospital outside of Houston after officials with the Harris County Health system say there was "a lack of bed space" in Houston.
California restaurant owners offer cash prizes to encourage employee vaccinations
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
Stark Reality Restaurants now has seven restaurants in Santa Rosa and Healdsburg and employs 486 people. About 85% are vaccinated against COVID-19, including all management. But that leaves about 70 individuals who are not.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
COVID-19 vaccines offered at Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair, Tarrant County Back to School Roundup
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Along with the free school supplies, this year’s events offered quick and easy COVID-19 vaccines to anyone eligible.
Amazon, Wells Fargo among companies delaying return-to-office plans
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Several major companies — including Amazon, Wells Fargo, Google and Apple — are delaying return-to-office dates, citing a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the delta variant.
Rapid tests, sanitizing, contract tracing part of North Texas schools’ COVID-19 plans
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
Nearly all North Texas school districts are prepared for a return to all in-person learning later this month. The state's chief epidemiologist is concerned about a rise in pediatric COVID-19 cases.
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
Jennifer Aniston says she cut anti-vaxxers out of her life
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.
“Friends” star Jennifer Aniston used quarantine to reflect on herself and clean out the negativity in her life, including anti-vaxxers, she said in a recent interview.
North Texas clinics overwhelmed by demand for COVID-19 tests, steep increase in new cases
More than 64,000 coronavirus tests were done in Dallas County in the past week, the most since early February. The head of Sinai Urgent Care said his clinics are overwhelmed and can’t hire staff fast enough.
More than 64,000 coronavirus tests were done in Dallas County in the past week, the most since early February. The head of Sinai Urgent Care said his clinics are overwhelmed and can’t hire staff fast enough.
US unemployment claims drop by 14,000 to 385,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 385,000. The applications have mostly fallen steadily since early January.