US in ‘much worse situation’ with COVID-19 pandemic than expected, experts say
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Pennsylvania and a member of the FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel, said he’s amazed at how much of society appears to have returned to normal behaviors despite the pandemic being far from over.
COVID-19 vaccine booster research trials happening in North Texas
There are COVID-19 vaccine studies going on right now in North Texas researching the need for a booster shot.
There are COVID-19 vaccine studies going on right now in North Texas researching the need for a booster shot.
Tarrant County Health adds new COVID-19 testing site in Fort Worth due to high demand
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
The high demand for COVID testing prompted the city of Fort Worth and Tarrant County Health to open a drive-thru testing site in north Fort Worth on Decatur Ave. near Highway 820 and Meacham Blvd.
JPS Health Network issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers, pending full FDA approval
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
JPS Health Network will require all of its workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, pending full FDA approval of the vaccines.
'COVID fee': 2 colleges in West Virginia, Alabama billing unvaccinated students
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
A college in West Virginia and another in Alabama will be charging students unvaccinated against COVID-19 hundreds of dollars in extra fees this fall.
San Francisco becomes 1st major city to require full vaccination at restaurants, gyms
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
San Francisco will become the first major U.S. city to require full vaccination for patrons at indoor establishments like restaurants, cafes, bars, and gyms.
Dallas ISD to give fully vaccinated employees a $500 bonus
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Dallas Independent School District will pay its teachers and staff members an extra $500 if they get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Denton and Dallas counties report more human West Nile cases
The West Nile virus is back in North Texas with more cases.
The West Nile virus is back in North Texas with more cases.
Study finds COVID-19 booster dose helps protect transplant patients
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
A third dose of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine improved protection for organ transplant recipients, Canadian researchers reported this week.
Delta, American Airlines, Southwest will not mandate COVID-19 vaccine for employees
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Three major U.S. airlines will not be requiring their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine but will offer additional paid time off and cash as incentives for those that do.
Latest COVID-19 surge brings back long lines at Dallas County testing sites
A rise in hospitalizations normally comes after a rise in positive tests. Testing sites are still seeing more and more people showing up infected. At Ellis Davis Field House, extra police were called in Wednesday morning to help with traffic.
A rise in hospitalizations normally comes after a rise in positive tests. Testing sites are still seeing more and more people showing up infected. At Ellis Davis Field House, extra police were called in Wednesday morning to help with traffic.
McDonald’s to require COVID-19 vaccines for all US-based staff
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
“Getting vaccinated remains the single most effective thing we can do to protect ourselves and our communities,” an internal note obtained by FOX Television Stations stated.
Anti-mask crowd hurls threats after Tennessee school board mandates masks
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
Video shows anti-mask protesters heckling a supporter of a Tennessee school board’s new temporary mask mandate.
SMU indoor mask mandate to begin Thursday
SMU officials announced a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on the University Park campus except for individuals' dorm rooms.
SMU officials announced a mask mandate for all indoor spaces on the University Park campus except for individuals' dorm rooms.
165 Cook Children's doctors sign letter urging North Texas schools to implement mask mandates
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
With the rise in cases and hospitalizations, 165 doctors with Cook Children’s issued a letter to local school districts urging for as many safety precautions as possible as kids return to school. That letter prompted Fort Worth ISD to change its policy and implement a mask mandate.
California school staff must be fully vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID testing
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
California became the first state Wednesday to implement a policy that requires all school staff to be vaccinated or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Los Angeles moves one step closer to requiring proof of vaccination at restaurants, gyms, bars
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed legislation Wednesday instructing City Attorney Mike Feuer to draft an ordinance that would require eligible Angelenos to show proof of at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to enter indoor spaces in the city, including restaurants, bars, gyms, and concert venues.
Dallas County mask mandate starts Thursday due to COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins quickly issued a mask mandate after Tuesday’s court victory over Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the governor and the attorney general have already appealed the ruling.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins quickly issued a mask mandate after Tuesday’s court victory over Gov. Greg Abbott. However, the governor and the attorney general have already appealed the ruling.
Melioidosis: CDC says 4 infected, 2 dead in US from rare tropical disease
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
U.S. health officials are investigating the latest fatal case of a rare tropical disease typically found in South Asia.
Q&A: Baylor Scott & White doctor answers FOX 4 viewer questions about COVID-19 vaccines
A lot of people still have some questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. So FOX 4's Shaun Rabb sought out some answers to viewer questions by going straight to a physician.
A lot of people still have some questions about the COVID-19 vaccines. So FOX 4's Shaun Rabb sought out some answers to viewer questions by going straight to a physician.