Some North Texas cities offering incentives to receive COVID-19 vaccine

As demand for the COVID vaccine continues to go down in North Texas, some cities are coming up with clever ways to motivate more folks to get vaccinated.

Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made

Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.

Parents mull over learning options as mask mandate ends at Dallas ISD schools

As the mask mandate in schools is set to end soon, Dallas ISD says parents can pull their students from in person at any time during this school year, even though it highly encourages face-to-face learning.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.