Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against UK, South African variants, Israeli study finds
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
A study out of Israel found Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine may be less effective against the South African and United Kingdom variants than the original strain.
Several events held across Dallas to get people the COVID-19 vaccine
The Dallas Police Department and Dallas County Health and Human Services were out in Far Northeast Dallas Saturday morning to help people sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Dallas Police Department and Dallas County Health and Human Services were out in Far Northeast Dallas Saturday morning to help people sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine.
US intelligence report paints a grim picture of a post-COVID-19 world
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
Texas to get fewer doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Texas health officials say the state expects to receive fewer vaccine doses next week because of production problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Texas health officials say the state expects to receive fewer vaccine doses next week because of production problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Tarrant County has completed its wait list for COVID-19 vaccine
Tarrant County Public Health has completed its waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Tarrant County Public Health has completed its waiting list for COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Study shows COVID-19 deaths rates higher among minorities
A Harvard University study shows COVID-19 death rates are significantly higher among Black women than among white men.
A Harvard University study shows COVID-19 death rates are significantly higher among Black women than among white men.
Despite vaccination efforts, COVID-19 cases and deaths surge around the world
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
A surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths is hitting all regions of the world.
3 women charged with illegally obtaining over $1.2M in unemployment benefits in names of inmates
Three Inland Empire women were arrested and charged this week for illegally obtaining COVID-related unemployment benefits in names of prison inmates and scamming the California Employment Development Department out of a combined $1.2 million, federal prosecutors allege.
Three Inland Empire women were arrested and charged this week for illegally obtaining COVID-related unemployment benefits in names of prison inmates and scamming the California Employment Development Department out of a combined $1.2 million, federal prosecutors allege.
‘Shocking imbalance’: WHO says 87% of COVID-19 vaccines have gone to wealthy countries
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Wealthy countries have received the largest supply of the world’s COVID-19 vaccines, while poor countries have only received 0.2% of the global supply, the World Health Organization announced Friday.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Many facing uncertain future after Texas Supreme Court did not extend eviction moratorium
An untold number of Texans could be facing eviction because the Texas Supreme Court did not extend a moratorium issued by the CDC.
An untold number of Texans could be facing eviction because the Texas Supreme Court did not extend a moratorium issued by the CDC.
Nearly 80% of teachers, child care workers have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House officials announced that nearly 80 percent of teachers, school staff members and child care workers have received at least a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through June 30
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
However, the new cancellations exclude sailings onboard Quantum, Spectrum, Voyager, Anthem, Adventure, Vision, Jewel, and Odyssey of the Seas.
CDC director says youth sports, extracurricular activities 'should be limited'
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky on Monday said youth sports and other extracurricular activities "should be limited" amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying outbreaks in young people have stemmed from those activities.
Texas Rangers facing criticism from Tarrant County health director over near-capacity crowd
The Texas Rangers are now responding to some of the criticism over Monday's home opener with a near-capacity crowd. That included the Tarrant County public health director.
The Texas Rangers are now responding to some of the criticism over Monday's home opener with a near-capacity crowd. That included the Tarrant County public health director.
Moderna prepared to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by end of 2021
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
Moderna’s Chief Medical Officer Tal Zaks said the company should be able to provide booster shots for protection against COVID-19 variants by the end of 2021.
FEMA partially approves extension of COVID-19 vaccine sites in Houston, DFW
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partially approved a request to extend operations for the federally supported community vaccination centers in Houston, Arlington and Dallas through May 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has partially approved a request to extend operations for the federally supported community vaccination centers in Houston, Arlington and Dallas through May 18, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Early COVID-19 patient reunites with doctors who saved his life with new treatment
Gary Olive was the first COVID-19 patient in the state of Texas to receive ECMO treatment in March 2020. Now he's thanking the doctors who used it to save his life.
Gary Olive was the first COVID-19 patient in the state of Texas to receive ECMO treatment in March 2020. Now he's thanking the doctors who used it to save his life.
North Texas health officials seeing slowdown in COVID vaccine signups, shorter wait lists
People in Dallas County will soon be able to get a vaccine without an appointment needed.
People in Dallas County will soon be able to get a vaccine without an appointment needed.
UK variant a 'brand new ballgame,' infecting children in US 'very readily,' epidemiologist warns
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.
Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said the U.K. variant appears to infect children more easily than previous strains of the virus.