Boston University researchers claim to have developed new, more lethal COVID strain in lab
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Researchers at Boston University added a spike protein from the Omicron variant with the original Wuhan strain, which has an 80% kill rate
Doctors warn of possible fall, winter COVID-19 spikes due to low vaccination rates among kids
Vaccinations are lower than health professionals hoped: about 60% for pre-teens and teenagers and only about half of that at 30% for kids 5-11. The concern is we could experience a fall and winter wave of COVID-19 cases.
Vaccinations are lower than health professionals hoped: about 60% for pre-teens and teenagers and only about half of that at 30% for kids 5-11. The concern is we could experience a fall and winter wave of COVID-19 cases.
Variant-specific COVID-19 booster shots now available in Tarrant County
Roughly 1,100 doses of the latest COVID-19 booster shots have been delivered to 114 pharmacies in Tarrant County: 600 Pfizer and 500 Moderna. Tarrant County’s vaccine finder website lists daily clinics run by public health as well as dozens of additional vaccination locations.
Roughly 1,100 doses of the latest COVID-19 booster shots have been delivered to 114 pharmacies in Tarrant County: 600 Pfizer and 500 Moderna. Tarrant County’s vaccine finder website lists daily clinics run by public health as well as dozens of additional vaccination locations.
CDC lowers Dallas County COVID-19 level to green
After a continuous decline in case numbers and hospitalizations, the CDC has lowered Dallas County’s COVID-19 alert level to green.
After a continuous decline in case numbers and hospitalizations, the CDC has lowered Dallas County’s COVID-19 alert level to green.
Parkland Hospital sees surge in COVID-19 cases among kids going back to school
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
The hospital’s positivity rate has spiked from 20% one week ago to 30%. It says kids are driving the increase. In addition to kids going back to school, doctors say low vaccination rates are to blame.
Updated COVID shots fight Omicron variants, original strain
The hope is that the modified boosters will slow another surge this winter.
The hope is that the modified boosters will slow another surge this winter.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
Cook Children’s ER overwhelmed by parents seeking COVID-19 tests for their kids
A spike in kids seeking COVID-19 tests at the Cook Children's Medical Center ER is putting a strain on the hospital's resources. It's asking parents to stay home instead.
A spike in kids seeking COVID-19 tests at the Cook Children's Medical Center ER is putting a strain on the hospital's resources. It's asking parents to stay home instead.
US government’s COVID-19 website to suspend free at-home tests
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
The U.S. is averaging nearly 89,000 new COVID cases, 5,300 new hospitalizations and 392 deaths daily.
Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated, withdraws from U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
First Lady Jill Biden tests negative for COVID-19, will end isolation
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
The first lady tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday, while the Bidens were vacationing in South Carolina.
Texas adds 72,000 new jobs in July
Texas has added more jobs this year than any year since 1990. But the types of jobs people are attracted to post-pandemic appear to be changing.
Texas has added more jobs this year than any year since 1990. But the types of jobs people are attracted to post-pandemic appear to be changing.
CDC calls COVID response "confusing and overwhelming", announces sweeping overhaul
White House COVID response coordinator Ashish Ja says government agencies weren't designed to manage a crisis like the COVID pandemic
White House COVID response coordinator Ashish Ja says government agencies weren't designed to manage a crisis like the COVID pandemic
CDC orders changes after confusing COVID-19 pandemic response
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
The agency has long been criticized as too ponderous, focusing on collection and analysis of data but not acting quickly against new health threats.
Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
More than half of people who were likely infected with the COVID-19 Omicron variant last fall didn’t know they had the virus, which could be why it spread so fast, a new study finds.
Carnival Cruise Line removes pre-cruise testing for vaccinated guests, unvaccinated guests welcome to sail
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
In a release Friday, the cruise line said they're making it easier for more guests to sail with simplified vaccination and testing guidelines, including no testing for vaccinated guests on sailings less than 16 nights, and eliminating the exemption requests process for unvaccinated guests.
Texas health commissioner describes state's continued response to COVID-19, monkeypox
The Texas health commissioner addressed the state's latest public health priorities as they continue to deal with COVID-19 and the rise in monkeypox cases.
The Texas health commissioner addressed the state's latest public health priorities as they continue to deal with COVID-19 and the rise in monkeypox cases.
CDC drops quarantine, screening recommendations for COVID-19
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
The nation's top public health agency on Thursday relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
North Texas mom goes home after 370 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.
Jazmin Kirkland is looking forward to being back at home to simply watch her 2, 7, and 10-year-olds grow and play. She has spent the past year hospitalized because of COVID-19.