At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.
US hospitals brace for next possible COVID-19 surge
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
The United States has reached its latest heartbreaking pandemic milestone, eclipsing 700,000 deaths from COVID-19 just as the surge from the delta variant is starting to slow down and give overwhelmed hospitals some relief.
Pentagon says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
New Defense Department guidance says all civilian workers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 22.
Southwest Airlines to require COVID-19 vaccine for all employees
All Southwest Airlines employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Dallas-based company announced Monday.
All Southwest Airlines employees will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the Dallas-based company announced Monday.
Family of 3-year-old infected by brain-eating amoeba at Arlington splash pad sues city
Bakari Williams’ parents said they want to spread public awareness about his tragic death after visiting an Arlington splash pad.
Bakari Williams’ parents said they want to spread public awareness about his tragic death after visiting an Arlington splash pad.
Flu shot: Experts plead with Americans to take annual vaccine
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Health experts are worried Americans might have vaccination fatigue, but they still want you to get your flu shot.
Pharmacies head to court Monday in 1st trial over role in opioid crisis
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
In a bellwether federal trial starting Monday in Cleveland, Lake and Trumbull counties will try to convince a jury that the retail pharmacy companies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
American Airlines will require employee vaccinations
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will now require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will now require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID 19 vaccine alert issued to pregnant women
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is the Chief Medical Officer of Verywell Health and a gynecologist at Baylor Medical Center Dallas. She breaks down the details of the CDC's recent alert for pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd is the Chief Medical Officer of Verywell Health and a gynecologist at Baylor Medical Center Dallas. She breaks down the details of the CDC's recent alert for pregnant women to get vaccinated against Covid-19.
US COVID-19 deaths top 700,000 as delta variant fuels pandemic
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Globally, nearly 4.8 million people have died of COVID-19, according to Johns Hopkins data.
People with disabilities face more barriers accessing COVID-19 vaccine, CDC data shows
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Troubling new data from the CDC reveals people with disabilities are falling behind in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination effort, even though they are more likely to want a shot.
Health officials warning people to keep their guard up to not allow another COVID-19 surge
The White House shared positive news in the battle against COVID-19, but doctors are urging people to not let their guard down too much as cases ease up.
The White House shared positive news in the battle against COVID-19, but doctors are urging people to not let their guard down too much as cases ease up.
FDA to weigh Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots in October meetings
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
An FDA committee will meet on Oct. 14 and 15 to determine if it will authorize booster shots from Moderna and Johnson & Johnson.
California 1st state in nation to announce vaccine requirements for students
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
After mounting pressure from the community and school boards, California on Friday became the first in the nation to require students be vaccinated for in-person learning.
Merck says experimental COVID-19 pill cuts hospitalizations, deaths by half
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
Merck & Co. said its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected.
2 Virginia children die from COVID-19 within 3 days
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
A child under the age of 10 in eastern Virginia is the second fatal juvenile case this week.
HIPAA does not apply to revealing COVID-19 vaccine status at work, HHS says
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
The HHS and OCR released guidance on Thursday which further clarified and confirmed that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule does not apply to employers or employment records.
United Airlines says some workers who faced firing over COVID-19 vaccine policy got shots
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
United Airlines says only about 300 employees out of its U.S. workforce of 67,000 face dismissal for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Latest COVID-19 forecast shows North Texas hospitalizations down 15%, continued downward trend
There’s been a big change from August to now. The question is if this is another drop in the pandemic rollercoaster or if cases will continue to decline.
There’s been a big change from August to now. The question is if this is another drop in the pandemic rollercoaster or if cases will continue to decline.
Dallas County doctors encouraging people to get flu vaccine as flu season approaches
Mask wearing, watching distance and washing hands kept influenza away during last year's pandemic peak. But now with less mask-wearing and more socializing, doctors are encouraging everyone six months and up to get a free flu shot from the county.
Mask wearing, watching distance and washing hands kept influenza away during last year's pandemic peak. But now with less mask-wearing and more socializing, doctors are encouraging everyone six months and up to get a free flu shot from the county.