Pfizer: Vaccine effective against COVID-19 up to 6 months later
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Pfizer and its German partner, BioNTech, announced updated results Thursday from their ongoing late-stage study of more than 44,000 volunteers.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
9-year-old North Texan continuing to recover after getting multi-inflammatory syndrome from COVID-19
Creeshaina Towery is sharing her family’s story in hopes it could help another child.
Creeshaina Towery is sharing her family’s story in hopes it could help another child.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
250,000th COVID-19 vaccination given at Fair Park megasite
A quarter of a million doses have been administered so far at the Fair Park hub. Shot number 250,000 was given to a 20-year old college student named Quincy.
A quarter of a million doses have been administered so far at the Fair Park hub. Shot number 250,000 was given to a 20-year old college student named Quincy.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Tarrant County re-opens rental assistance funding application process
The latest version of the program provides cash payments on behalf of tenants at least one month behind for not only rent, but also utilities.
The latest version of the program provides cash payments on behalf of tenants at least one month behind for not only rent, but also utilities.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Organization working to tackle mental health and addiction crisis in US amid COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified an already alarming mental health and substance abuse problem in the United States.
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified an already alarming mental health and substance abuse problem in the United States.
North Texas educators hopeful vaccine could bring some normalcy to upcoming school year
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
With the news of the Pfizer vaccine being 100% effective among kids between 12 and 15, educators are hoping it will free more students to return to the classroom this fall.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
State to offer rapid COVID-19 testing programs for youth summer camps
Governor Greg Abbott announced the state of Texas is offering summer camp organizers COVID-19 rapid testing programs. Camps that are state-licensed are eligible.
Governor Greg Abbott announced the state of Texas is offering summer camp organizers COVID-19 rapid testing programs. Camps that are state-licensed are eligible.
Texas Motor Speedway site administers 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine
The TMS site, run by Denton County, administered its 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning.
The TMS site, run by Denton County, administered its 200,000th COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning.
Joshua ISD says masks now optional for students, staff
The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.
The district is located in Johnson County south of Fort Worth and it said there are some exceptions on removing mask rules, mostly related to music classes.
Coppell man recovers from COVID-19 after 9 months in hospital
A Coppell man has finally ended his nearly nine-month hospital stay where he battled COVID-19. But his recovery isn’t over yet.
A Coppell man has finally ended his nearly nine-month hospital stay where he battled COVID-19. But his recovery isn’t over yet.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
AstraZeneca vaccine use again suspended for people under 60 in parts of Germany
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Several German regions again suspended AstraZeneca shots on Tuesday for people under 60 after new reports of unusual blood clots.
Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."
"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."