Biden administration will not mandate a COVID-19 vaccine passport system, White House says
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
“Let me be very clear on this,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday, “the government is not now, nor will we be, supporting a system that requires Americans to carry a credential.”
California aims to fully reopen its economy on June 15, Gov. Newsom says
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
California will fully reopen its economy on June 15 if vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to get vaccinated; and if hospitalization rates are stable and low, Governor Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday.
CDC says soap, rather than disinfectant, enough to reduce COVID-19 surface spread 'in most situations'
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
The CDC said disinfectants are only recommended in indoor settings, schools, and homes where there has been a suspected or confirmed case of COVID-19 within the last 24 hours.
New vaccine could revolutionize fight against COVID-19
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
The new COVID-19 vaccine uses the HexaPro spike protein, developed by scientists at the University of Texas at Austin.
‘Mask Innovation Challenge’: HHS, CDC launch mask design contest for cash prize
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
The HHS and CDC have partnered to launch the “Mask Innovation Challenge,” which will allow participants to submit a design for the “next generation of masks” for a cash prize.
Dallas County stepping up efforts to vaccinate underserved areas
Organizers are aiming to vaccinate about 200 people a day this week in the 75216 zip code in hopes of reaching people that haven’t been able to get the vaccine at other city and county sites.
Organizers are aiming to vaccinate about 200 people a day this week in the 75216 zip code in hopes of reaching people that haven’t been able to get the vaccine at other city and county sites.
Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Third round of stimulus checks include ‘plus-up’ payments to those eligible for more money, IRS says
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
The IRS says these "plus-up" payments will continue on a weekly basis going forward, and go to those who recently filed a 2020 tax return and qualify for more stimulus money.
Stars coach Rick Bowness leaves bench mid-game Sunday due to COVID-19 protocols
Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness had to leave the bench in the middle of the team's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to COVID-19 protocols.
Dallas Stars head coach Rick Bowness had to leave the bench in the middle of the team's game against the Carolina Hurricanes due to COVID-19 protocols.
'I didn't think this was going to happen to me': 24-year-old with COVID-19 needed multi-organ transplant
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
Colby Vondenstein never thought his bout with COVID-19 would bring him near death. The 24-year-old needed a double-lung and kidney transplant.
UK to test series of COVID-19 safety measures to bring back mass gatherings - including vaccine passport
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications” over the coming weeks to see if they can allow people to safely return to sports arenas, nightclubs and concerts.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins says not enough people are registering for COVID-19 vaccine
As the availability of COVID-19 vaccines is expanding in Texas, Dallas County leaders said they'd like to see more people register to get a vaccine.
As the availability of COVID-19 vaccines is expanding in Texas, Dallas County leaders said they'd like to see more people register to get a vaccine.
Past infection of COVID-19 increases vaccine response six-fold, new study finds
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Researchers found that healthcare workers with a previous COVID-19 infection had six times the immune response to one dose of the Pfizer vaccine than those who hadn’t received the virus.
Fate officer welcomed home with parade after 100 day COVID-19 battle
Ofc. Clint Willoughby was welcomed home with big show of community support after battling COVID-19 for more than 100 days.
Ofc. Clint Willoughby was welcomed home with big show of community support after battling COVID-19 for more than 100 days.
Dutch government halts AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60 amid reports of blood clots
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
The Dutch government says it is temporarily halting AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccinations for people under the age of 60.
More than 100M US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The CDC said Friday that more than 100 million American adults have now received at least the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
8-year-old mistakenly vaccinated at COVID-19 vaccine site in Dallas County
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
An 8-year-old received a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site in Dallas County.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."