US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pfizer begins testing COVID-19 booster shot with pneumococcal vaccine in older adults
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Pfizer is testing a booster of its COVID-19 vaccine in combination with a pneumococcal vaccine candidate in fully vaccinated older adults. The study will analyze safety and the immune responses produced by each.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
‘We need data’: White House supports probe into COVID-19 origin
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the White House supports an independent investigation into COVID-19’s origin after Wuhan researchers were reportedly hospitalized with COVID-like symptoms months before the pandemic.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces plan for U.S. return to cruising
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.
The cruise line also stated that the restart of cruising in the U.S. is dependent on receiving a ‘Conditional Sailing Certificate’ from the CDC.
India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.
US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.
Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.
Vaccination site opens this weekend in Deep Ellum
To increase vaccinations, North Texas officials are looking at targeted sites. There will be one in Deep Ellum open in the evenings on the weekends, hoping to make it easy for visitors to get the vaccine.
To increase vaccinations, North Texas officials are looking at targeted sites. There will be one in Deep Ellum open in the evenings on the weekends, hoping to make it easy for visitors to get the vaccine.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Tradition honoring North Texas healthcare workers continues despite pandemic
A North Texas hospital honored its healthcare workers in an annual ceremony that took on special meeting due to COVID-19.
A North Texas hospital honored its healthcare workers in an annual ceremony that took on special meeting due to COVID-19.
Texas Workforce Commission launches fraud reporting tool
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
TWC says it has received about 200,000 fraudulent claims worth about $10 billion worth from criminals during the pandemic.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Dallas County reports 506 COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths among fully vaccinated people
Dallas County health officials say the eight fully vaccinated people who died were immunocompromised, on immunosuppressant medication or had high-risk underlying health conditions.
Dallas County health officials say the eight fully vaccinated people who died were immunocompromised, on immunosuppressant medication or had high-risk underlying health conditions.
Six Flags over Texas ends mask requirement
Six Flags Over Texas is ending its mask requirements and temperature checks for fully vaccinated guests and employees.
Six Flags Over Texas is ending its mask requirements and temperature checks for fully vaccinated guests and employees.
US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.
First cases of the Indian COVID-19 variant pop up in North Texas
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center said they have identified the first two cases of the B.1.617.2 COVID-19 variant in patients in North Texas.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center said they have identified the first two cases of the B.1.617.2 COVID-19 variant in patients in North Texas.
Fort Worth ISD begins vaccinating students in on-campus clinics
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.
Wednesday was the first in a series of on-campus vaccination events at Fort Worth ISD.