US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
The mayor's positive test was self-administered through an at-home antigen test kit. He took the test after discovering he was in close contact with someone who tested positive Tuesday morning.
The mayor's positive test was self-administered through an at-home antigen test kit. He took the test after discovering he was in close contact with someone who tested positive Tuesday morning.
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Dallas County begins offering COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
From the local health department to doctors offices and clinics, the push is on to get children as young as 6 months old vaccinated for COVID-19.
From the local health department to doctors offices and clinics, the push is on to get children as young as 6 months old vaccinated for COVID-19.
Cimone Key Creative Studio hosts Father's Day Brunch this Saturday
Award-winning black woman-owned branding agency hosts Father's Day brunch this Saturday.
Award-winning black woman-owned branding agency hosts Father's Day brunch this Saturday.
North Texas doctor says it's 'wonderful news' kids under 5 can soon get COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA gave the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children under the age of 5 "emergency use authorization" Friday, and the CDC is expected to give the final okay this weekend.
The FDA gave the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children under the age of 5 "emergency use authorization" Friday, and the CDC is expected to give the final okay this weekend.
COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
FDA panel greenlights COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
COVID-19 shots for U.S. infants, toddlers and preschoolers moved a step closer Wednesday.
Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID and has mild symptoms
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
Dr. Fauci tested positive after a rapid antigen test. He's also fully vaccinated and received two booster shots.
US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.
Dallas County health officials report first case of monkeypox in North Texas for 2022
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting the first case of monkeypox in North Texas and in the state of Texas this year.
DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
The U.S. Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to overturn a U.S. District Court judge’s order that declared a government mandate requiring masks on public transportation unlawful, according to a report.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5: Pfizer says 3 small doses offer strong protection
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
Pfizer says it plans to give the data to U.S. regulators later this week. The 18 million tots under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 cases slowly beginning to rise in North Texas
Another uptick in COVID-19 cases is cause for some caution. The chief medical officer at Parkland Health is not worried yet.
Another uptick in COVID-19 cases is cause for some caution. The chief medical officer at Parkland Health is not worried yet.
US sees risk of 'dire' COVID supply, rationing without more funding
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Nearly all the money in the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan that was dedicated directly to COVID-19 response has been spent.
Health officials say North Texans should be aware of recent rise in COVID-19 cases
Experts said it’s not cause for alarm, but the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in North Texas is worth paying attention to in the coming weeks.
Experts said it’s not cause for alarm, but the recent rise of COVID-19 cases in North Texas is worth paying attention to in the coming weeks.
Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Poll: 1 in 3 Americans say COVID-19 is over amid rising cases
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
This poll comes as nearly every state experiences an increase in COVID-19 cases. Yet, daily cases are still well below the all-time high reached during the winter.
A third of US should be considering masks amid rise in COVID-19 cases, officials say
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.
Increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are putting more of the U.S. under guidelines issued by the CDC that call for masking and other infection precautions.