Patton Oswalt cancels shows in Florida, Utah over venues’ refusal of COVID-19 protocols
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
“I have an ego but my ego was not big enough to think that people should die to hear my stupid comedy,” Patton Oswalt said on his Instagram account.
Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Moderna announced on Thursday that it is developing a vaccine that combines a booster for COVID-19 and a shot for the seasonal flu.
Fall allergies will be in 'full force' this year, experts say
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
President Biden set to announce new plan to combat COVID delta variant spread
The surge from the delta variant is leading President Joe Biden to announce a new push to put pressure on businesses and schools to adopt stricter vaccine requirements and testing policies, although details are still slim.
The surge from the delta variant is leading President Joe Biden to announce a new push to put pressure on businesses and schools to adopt stricter vaccine requirements and testing policies, although details are still slim.
COVID-19 deaths among first responders continue to increase
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
Despite the deaths, police officers and other first responders are among those most hesitant to get the vaccine.
'COVID hit me really hard', Boxer Oscar De La Hoya released from hospital
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
He spent three days in the hospital after contracting the virus, despite being fully vaccinated.
Only Dallas County residents will get $20 State Fair of Texas COVID-19 vaccine incentive
Dallas County is planning to spend a quarter of a million on incentives for people who get a COVID-19 vaccine at the State Fair of Texas. The shots will be available to anyone but only Dallas County residents will get the $20 worth of free fair coupons.
Dallas County is planning to spend a quarter of a million on incentives for people who get a COVID-19 vaccine at the State Fair of Texas. The shots will be available to anyone but only Dallas County residents will get the $20 worth of free fair coupons.
Doctors worried about a difficult flu season after last season's record lows
Health leaders say getting a flu shot is now more important than ever as the delta variant continues to take a toll on North Texas hospitals. They're worried about what they're calling a twin pandemic.
Health leaders say getting a flu shot is now more important than ever as the delta variant continues to take a toll on North Texas hospitals. They're worried about what they're calling a twin pandemic.
RSV cases on the rise as COVID-19 restrictions ease, NIH says
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
NIH says respiratory syncytial virus is usually more common in the fall, winter and spring. But infections increased over the summer as states eased up COVID-19 restrictions.
American Airlines ends COVID leave for unvaccinated workers
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
American Airlines will no longer offer paid pandemic time off for employees who get sick but are not vaccinated against COVID-19
Tarrant County revisiting cash incentives to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates
A plan that appears to be working in Harris County is something Tarrant County will give a serious look at. Meantime, there’s a message for parents in hopes of getting more kids vaccinated.
A plan that appears to be working in Harris County is something Tarrant County will give a serious look at. Meantime, there’s a message for parents in hopes of getting more kids vaccinated.
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
Mexico Supreme Court rules abortion criminalization unconstitutional
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Mexico’s Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to punish abortion.
Judge rules Ohio hospital can’t be forced to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
An Ohio judge ruled this week that a hospital cannot be forced to treat a severely ill COVID-19 patient with ivermectin, reversing an earlier decision.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
Adult COVID-19 hospitalizations in Dallas County expected to drop soon thanks to masks, vaccines
Area hospitals are still overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients but the latest data models suggest the surge in Dallas County could be close to reaching its peak. It's a different story for children and in Tarrant County.
Area hospitals are still overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients but the latest data models suggest the surge in Dallas County could be close to reaching its peak. It's a different story for children and in Tarrant County.
Alabama ICU patients outnumber available beds, hospital association says
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
The Alabama Hospital Association says the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations has depleted ICU capacity beyond a critical point — there are now more patients than beds.
North Texas doctors worry Labor Day weekend could ignite surge in COVID-19 cases
The latest model of how COVID-19 is spreading in North Texas shows two vulnerable groups: the unvaccinated and children.
The latest model of how COVID-19 is spreading in North Texas shows two vulnerable groups: the unvaccinated and children.
A summer that once promised ‘independence’ from COVID-19 wraps up in despair
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
From Memorial Day to Labor Day, here is a look back at how the delta variant and millions of unvaccinated Americans fueled the country’s COVID-19 resurgence.
‘I was terrified’: Zip-tie carrying men confront Arizona principal over COVID-19 policy
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.
An Arizona father was arrested Thursday after he and two others threatened to make a citizen's arrest on a principal Thursday morning over a school's COVID-19 protocols, according to school district officials.