Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say

So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.

Dallas County launches effort to vaccinate essential retail workers

Dallas County is partnering with the Texas Retailers Association to get essential workers in the area vaccinated. Kroger, Tom Thumb-Albertsons and Target took them up on the offer.

Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19

President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'

A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.

Birx recalls ‘very difficult’ phone call with Trump after publicly detailing COVID-19 spread

Dr. Deborah Birx revealed that she had a “very uncomfortable” and “very difficult” phone conversation with former President Donald Trump after she spoke out about the COVID-19 spread last August.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.

Court sides with Austin in mask mandate battle, denies injunction

Friday Judge Lora Livingston of the 261st District Civil Court ruled that Austin and Travis County’s mask mandates can remain in place. 

Masks, hand sanitizers, PPE are tax-deductible, IRS says

The Internal Revenue Service announced on Friday that personal protective equipment purchased to stop the spread of COVID-19 are considered tax-deductible.

Clinic held to help vaccinate educators in Duncanville

The Dallas Methodist Health System hosted a vaccination clinic for Duncanville ISD. It’s the first of several pop-up clinics for educators in North Texas.

Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards

If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.