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.
More people starting to feel comfortable with air travel as more vaccinations are happening
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
The TSA said this past Sunday was its busiest day in the past year, and Memorial Day weekend will likely be even busier.
Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.
CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
Abbott: Texas schools cannot force students, staff to wear masks after June 4
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
Texas public school districts may keep their current mask policies until June 4. After then, the governor said no student, teacher, staff member, parent or visitor can be required to wear a mask while on campus.
Tarrant County sets up site to financially help struggling renters
If you’re a renter in Tarrant County and struggling financially, the county is looking for you and touting a new centralized website at getrenthelp.com.
If you’re a renter in Tarrant County and struggling financially, the county is looking for you and touting a new centralized website at getrenthelp.com.
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.
Changing mask policies spur fears about those unvaccinated and unmasked
Many of the people who refuse to get vaccinated are also the ones who have just stopped wearing masks. But are they putting others at risk?
Many of the people who refuse to get vaccinated are also the ones who have just stopped wearing masks. But are they putting others at risk?
Gov. Abbott ends extra $300 in federal unemployment payments for Texans
Abbott’s decision means unemployed Texans will no longer get the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program starting June 26.
Abbott’s decision means unemployed Texans will no longer get the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program starting June 26.
Gov. Cuomo set to earn $5 million from pandemic leadership book
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was paid a $3.1 million advance to write his COVID-19 leadership book, "American Crisis," last year as the pandemic gripped the world. He will earn another $2 million over the next two years.
Zero COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas on Sunday
It’s the first time the number of COVID-19 deaths statewide has been zero since Texas began tracking data in March of 2020.
It’s the first time the number of COVID-19 deaths statewide has been zero since Texas began tracking data in March of 2020.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.