US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say

With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.

North Texans honor victims, survivors on COVID-19 Memorial Day

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson signed a proclamation on March 1, making the day as COVID-19 victims and Survivors Memorial Day. It’s something dozens of mayors across the country did as well.

On Your Side: Stimulus checks & filing taxes

If you didn't receive all or any part of your stimulus payments, now is the time to take action. New fine print to figure out this tax season that for millions of Americans will mean finally getting their stimulus payments.

Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people

During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

North Texas man still dealing with lung damage one year after contracting COVID-19

Experts at Baylor Scott and White say they are seeing a lot of recovered COVID patients in a similar state as those with lung disease. The good news is there are things that can be done to regain a better quality of life.

John Wiley Price gets COVID-19 vaccine, hopes to encourage others

The commissioner says he got the shot in hopes that it will also give a shot of confidence for communities of color where studies say nationally over half don't trust government medical care.

US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Winter storm another challenge for Texas restaurants still enduring pandemic

Texas restaurants are about to mark one year of survival in a pandemic while also getting over the deadly winter storm that brought more disruption.

COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down

A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.

11-year-old girl finds parents dead in bed from COVID-19

Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.

US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed

Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.

Highlights of the COVID-19 relief bill passed by House lawmakers

The House passed a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package early Saturday, 219-212, that includes $1,400 checks for most Americans and billions of dollars for schools, state and local governments and businesses. Here's a look at some highlights of the legislation.

House passes $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill on near party-line vote, sends it to Senate

The House approved a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief bill early Saturday in a win for President Joe Biden, even as top Democrats tried assuring agitated progressives that they'd revive their derailed drive to boost the minimum wage.