Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Texas chief emergency manager defends state's denial of extra hospital staff
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
The state’s chief emergency manager defended the state’s decision to deny requests from North Texas hospitals to provide more than 600 additional medical staff. He says hospitals should be the ones doing the hiring this time.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Arkansas has 25 open ICU beds, other states’ hospital capacity dwindling
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
A number of states are once again seeing sharp increases in COVID-19 ICU hospitalizations amid a surge in new cases driven by the hyper-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
North Texas COVID-19 hospitalizations back over 1,900, highest since mid-February
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
One month ago, on July 4, there were 398 COVID-19 hospital patients in the 16-county North Texas region. On August 4 that number is 1,922.
Children’s Health, Cook Children’s to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
Children’s Health in Dallas and Cook Children’s in Fort Worth announced their mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policies on Wednesday as cases continue to rise throughout the region.
COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.
Parents ask Plano ISD to bring back Plexiglass dividers, other COVID-19 protocols
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
Plano ISD approved its new COVID-19 protocols Tuesday night. But first, trustees heard from parents who want last year’s mitigation strategies put into place again this year as the number of cases rises, especially in younger children.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Parkland Hospital limits visiting hours due to COVID-19 surge
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is cutting its visiting hours again because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Parkland Hospital in Dallas is cutting its visiting hours again because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Dallas County raises COVID-19 threat level back to red as delta variant spreads
Dallas County raised the COVID-19 color-coded warning level back to the highest level possible – red.
Dallas County raised the COVID-19 color-coded warning level back to the highest level possible – red.
President Biden tells Abbott, others to 'get out of the way' of vaccine push
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
President Biden slammed Abbott and other governors for taking action to prevent such mandates, saying it forbids people from doing the right thing.
North Texas hospitals suffering staff shortages with coming COVID-19 surge
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Four weeks ago, the entire state had 1,800 COVID patients. Tuesday, just the North Texas region had more than 1,800 patients. And it's taking a toll on hospital staff.
Dallas firefighter accused of lying about COVID-19 diagnosis got $12k in sick pay
Police say the Dallas firefighter received more than $12,000 during three pay periods where he claimed he or family members tested positive for COVID-19.
Police say the Dallas firefighter received more than $12,000 during three pay periods where he claimed he or family members tested positive for COVID-19.
Biden calls on resistant governors to 'get out of the way' of COVID-19 vaccine push
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
President Joe Biden called the COVID-19 pandemic “largely preventable,” saying Americans need to get vaccinated as the delta variant fuels case surges across the country.
Frisco ISD to offer virtual learning option due to rising COVID-19 cases
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
The school superintendent says a rise in COVID-19 cases, particularly the Delta variant, led him to this last-minute decision to offer virtual classes to select students. The details are still being worked out.
CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.