House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
North Texas health experts believe COVID-19 U.K. variant is more widespread than documented
There are at least four confirmed cases of the U.K. variant in Dallas County and one in Denton County. But doctors agree these variants have likely been spreading in the region for some time and there are more cases out there.
There are at least four confirmed cases of the U.K. variant in Dallas County and one in Denton County. But doctors agree these variants have likely been spreading in the region for some time and there are more cases out there.
Tarrant County inks deal with UNT Health Science Center to takeover COVID-19 vaccinations
Tarrant County announced a multi-million dollar deal on Tuesday with UNT's Health Science Center to take over and overhaul the county’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Tarrant County announced a multi-million dollar deal on Tuesday with UNT's Health Science Center to take over and overhaul the county’s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Thursday’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Texas Motor Speedway cancelled due to icy forecast
Vaccination centers throughout North Texas are monitoring the winter weather, with some waiting to see what happens while others are making changes to their schedule.
Vaccination centers throughout North Texas are monitoring the winter weather, with some waiting to see what happens while others are making changes to their schedule.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
Texas likely to partner with FEMA for vaccine 'supersites'
Gov. Abbott said the state will work with FEMA to create super vaccination sites including one in North Texas.
Gov. Abbott said the state will work with FEMA to create super vaccination sites including one in North Texas.
Fort Worth ISD approves plan for vaccine clinics on property
Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.
Fort Worth ISD is partnering with the Tarrant County Public Health Department to open two new vaccine clinics.
Memorial service honors Frisco ISD teacher who died from COVID-19
Lebanon Trail High School teacher Scott Benschneider died late last month after being hospitalized with COVID-19 in mid-December.
Lebanon Trail High School teacher Scott Benschneider died late last month after being hospitalized with COVID-19 in mid-December.
WHO says coronavirus leak from Chinese lab unlikely, probably jumped to humans via intermediary species
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
Health officials worry Tampa's Super Bowl celebrations were superspreader events
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
The massive crowds that celebrated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Super Bowl win Sunday left medical experts concerned about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.
Dallas Mavericks selecting vaccinated essential workers to attend games for free
Monday night, 1,500 fans were allowed in the building to watch the Mavericks take on the Timberwolves. They were all essential workers, including first responders and healthcare workers.
Monday night, 1,500 fans were allowed in the building to watch the Mavericks take on the Timberwolves. They were all essential workers, including first responders and healthcare workers.
Texas Motor Speedway vaccine site preparing for winter weather
A clinic is set for Tuesday at Texas Motor Speedway. But another one tentatively scheduled for Thursday is in jeopardy due to possible inclement weather.
A clinic is set for Tuesday at Texas Motor Speedway. But another one tentatively scheduled for Thursday is in jeopardy due to possible inclement weather.
San Jose church fined $2M; other California churches open doors following new ruling
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
The justices said for now California can’t continue with a ban on indoor church services, but it can limit attendance to 25% of a building’s capacity and restrict singing and chanting inside.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Select North Texas pharmacy chains to start offering COVID-19 vaccines
Some pharmacy chains will start receiving COVID-19 vaccine directly from the federal government this week, but exactly which locations are still unclear.
Some pharmacy chains will start receiving COVID-19 vaccine directly from the federal government this week, but exactly which locations are still unclear.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
Dallas County COVID-19 cases drop below 1,000 for first time since the holidays
The last time Dallas County's number of new daily COVID-19 cases was below 1,000 was a few days after the Thanksgiving holiday.
The last time Dallas County's number of new daily COVID-19 cases was below 1,000 was a few days after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Delta will continue blocking middle seats on planes through April 2021
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.