Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
White House releases video of experts answering pandemic questions from ordinary Americans
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
The president released a questions-and-answers video Saturday morning that showed experts answering common questions from ordinary Americans.
Examining vaccinating kids against COVID-19
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is the Chief Medical Officer for VeryWell Health. She breaks down what you need to know before your child gets vaccinated against COVID-19.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is the Chief Medical Officer for VeryWell Health. She breaks down what you need to know before your child gets vaccinated against COVID-19.
Some big retailers to allow vaccinated shoppers to go maskless in their stores
North Texans are going to see a mix of mask policies at many of the major retailers.
North Texans are going to see a mix of mask policies at many of the major retailers.
University of North Texas eliminating its mask requirements
Right now, classrooms are being converted back to their pre-COVID configurations in preparation for an in-person fall semester.
Right now, classrooms are being converted back to their pre-COVID configurations in preparation for an in-person fall semester.
Many North Texas churches to now allow fully vaccinated parishioners to gather inside without masks
Sunday will mark the first time in more than a year that many North Texas churches will allow fully vaccinated parishioners to gather inside without masks.
Sunday will mark the first time in more than a year that many North Texas churches will allow fully vaccinated parishioners to gather inside without masks.
Poll shows most Americans praised how local, state health departments responded to COVID-19
A new poll shows most Americans support increased funding for public health, suggesting the pandemic has brought a new perspective on the issue.
A new poll shows most Americans support increased funding for public health, suggesting the pandemic has brought a new perspective on the issue.
Delta to require new employees get COVID-19 vaccine, CEO says
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
Delta Air Lines will require all new employees get vaccinated for COVID-19 before joining the company.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Many retailers keeping mask policies in place for now despite CDC guidance change
Many of the stores people go to every week have not announced changes based on the new mask guidance so far, saying they are reviewing their policies.
Many of the stores people go to every week have not announced changes based on the new mask guidance so far, saying they are reviewing their policies.
Texas Association of Business urges Abbott to reject extended unemployment benefits
The groups blame the extended unemployment benefits for a labor shortage at Texas businesses like retail stores and restaurants.
The groups blame the extended unemployment benefits for a labor shortage at Texas businesses like retail stores and restaurants.
College students can tap into $36B in emergency funds from Department of Education
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. Department of Education announced on May 11 that it is allocating more than $36 billion in emergency grants to over 5,000 colleges and universities to be used for education infrastructure impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas Rangers, Frisco RoughRiders ditch mask rules after updated CDC guidelines released
The Texas Rangers and the Frisco RoughRiders, the AA affiliate of the Rangers, both announced Thursday afternoon they would no longer require fans to wear masks at their respective ballparks.
The Texas Rangers and the Frisco RoughRiders, the AA affiliate of the Rangers, both announced Thursday afternoon they would no longer require fans to wear masks at their respective ballparks.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
'We can and we must': President of teachers union calls for full reopening of schools in fall
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, called for a full return to in-person learning in the fall — saying the nation’s second-largest teachers union is “all in” on bringing students back to the classroom.
North Texas sites to begin vaccinating children as soon as Thursday
With the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now approved for children as young as 12, there are several places that will start giving out the shots across North Texas as soon as Thursday.
With the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine now approved for children as young as 12, there are several places that will start giving out the shots across North Texas as soon as Thursday.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
North Texans in need can use program to help pay for internet and computers
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is giving money to families who need a little help.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program is giving money to families who need a little help.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.