Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says

U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.

Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline

The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.

How to tell the difference between the common cold, flu and COVID-19

Is it COVID-19, the flu or the common cold? Jade Flinn, a nurse educator at Johns Hopkins Hospital’s biocontainment unit, outlines some of the key differences and similarities between the three illnesses.

Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says

The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.

Denton County reports first omicron variant case; pediatric hospitalizations rising

The omicron variant is now confirmed in 8 Texas counties, including Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties here in North Texas. The WHO said the omicron variant is spreading faster than any previous version of the virus.

Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees

Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.

US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread

The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.

Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates

The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.

Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant

Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.

Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.

Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid

It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.

Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters

Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.

Navy commander loses job after refusing COVID-19 vaccine

Cmdr. Lucian Kins was relieved of his duties Friday as second in command of the USS Winston Churchill, a destroyer, by Navy Capt. Ken Anderson, commander of Naval Surface Squadron 14.

Dallas Marathon returns after two-year hiatus due to pandemic

For thousands of runners, the 50th Dallas Marathon feels like the world is getting back to normal. The Dallas Marathon is back on after being canceled last year two times due to the pandemic.

Smallest baby ever born at Arlington hospital goes home for Christmas

Baby Paris weighed less than a pound when she was born and doctors didn't think she would survive. She's now thriving and will be home with her family for Christmas.

In US, more than 200 million people now fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Over 200 million people in the U.S. — or about 60% of the total population — are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, even as cases and hospitalizations climb.

Southlake Apple Store temporarily closes due to COVID-19 outbreak

Apple has confirmed the Southlake store was closed after multiple employees tested positive for the virus, but it would not specify how many. Some who frequent the store have talked about how crowded it was inside the store on Black Friday and the days following.