3 fully-vaccinated Dallas County residents died from COVID-19 in April
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed two deaths this week and one on April 16 were caused by breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed two deaths this week and one on April 16 were caused by breakthrough COVID-19 cases.
Dallas Zoo makes changes to its mask policy
Starting Saturday, the Dallas Zoo will change its mask policy from masks required, to masks strongly recommended in most outdoor areas.
Starting Saturday, the Dallas Zoo will change its mask policy from masks required, to masks strongly recommended in most outdoor areas.
North Texans pitching in to help those in India with their COVID-19 battle
Help from Texas is headed to India as the country battles a second surge of COVID-19 cases.
Help from Texas is headed to India as the country battles a second surge of COVID-19 cases.
Data: Texas COVID-19 death toll tops 50K, vaccinations rise
Texas has topped 50,000 COVID-19 deaths during the 14-month pandemic, university researchers reported Wednesday.
Texas has topped 50,000 COVID-19 deaths during the 14-month pandemic, university researchers reported Wednesday.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
Texas bill aims to let families visit dying loved ones without any time limits
An Arlington family is advocating for a bill that would not allow any time limits with loved ones in their final moments. They were limited to just a few minutes with their dying father due to the facility’s COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
An Arlington family is advocating for a bill that would not allow any time limits with loved ones in their final moments. They were limited to just a few minutes with their dying father due to the facility’s COVID-19 safety protocols in place.
Republican lawmakers with medical degrees release video urging Americans to get COVID-19 vaccine
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
The group of lawmakers, which include doctors, dentists and registered pharmacists, encouraged supporters to get a COVID-19 vaccine in a new video.
Experts say COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15 could be available by early May
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
Right now COVID19 vaccines are approved for kids ages 16 and older but researchers say the Pfizer vaccine could be available to children ages 12 to 15 by early May.
India’s COVID-19 death toll crosses 200,000 with many more likely uncounted
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
India's daily deaths have nearly tripled in the past three weeks, crossing the 200,000 mark this week. But the true death toll is actually believed to be far higher.
North Texas providers get go-ahead to resume Johnson & Johnson vaccinations
After the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was put on hold nationally for nearly two weeks, North Texas providers now have the green light. But some providers are choosing to wait.
After the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was put on hold nationally for nearly two weeks, North Texas providers now have the green light. But some providers are choosing to wait.
Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
CDC: Fully vaccinated Americans can do some outdoor activities without mask
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
President Joe Biden said Tuesday that the CDC’s new outdoor mask guidance is the next step in getting back to some sense of normalcy and serves as “another reason to go get vaccinated now.”
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
Jury selection resumes in Dallas County for first time since start of pandemic
The entire gallery will be used to seat and distance jurors and the proceedings will be live streamed on the county's website.
The entire gallery will be used to seat and distance jurors and the proceedings will be live streamed on the county's website.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
US, WHO to send oxygen, other COVID-19 supplies to India amid deadly surge in cases
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. and WHO plan to send much-needed supplies to India amid a deadly surge there in new COVID-19 cases.
Brazilian variant, vaccine hesitancy among COVID-19 challenges in North Texas
Last week, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas discovered the Brazil or P1 Variant among its samples.
Last week, scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas discovered the Brazil or P1 Variant among its samples.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.