AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine nasal spray effective in animals, NIH says
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
NIH researchers are currently testing a nasal spray version of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine that has proven effective in hamsters and monkeys.
US records more than 184,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
The U.S. recorded 184,346 new daily COVID-19 cases over 24 hours amid a surge driven by the delta variant and low vaccination rates across the South and in other areas.
Texas hospital officials testify before Senate committee about struggle to fill nurse openings
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Parkland Hospital’s chief medical officer says he currently has 470 open nursing positions at Parkland he cannot fill as COVID hospitalizations continue to rise. He says part of the problem is competing with other hospitals for the same dwindling talent pool.
Houston-area COVID patient in need of hospital room, but family says they're told none are available
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
An Atascocita man battling COVID-19 is having trouble finding a hospital that will accept him as COVID cases continue to rise. He's now on a waiting list for hospitals out of state.
Twitter suspends Marjorie Taylor Greene's account for one week
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has been suspended from Twitter for a week after she claimed on the social media platform that vaccines are “failing.”
Dozens of Texas hospitals are out of ICU beds as COVID-19 cases again overwhelm the state's capacity
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
"This surge is by far the fastest and most aggressive that we've seen," said the health authority for Austin and Travis County, who urged eligible Texans to get vaccinated.
Dallas County reports first West Nile death of season
A 90-year-old Dallas resident died after contracting the more serious neuroinvasive form of the West Nile virus.
A 90-year-old Dallas resident died after contracting the more serious neuroinvasive form of the West Nile virus.
North Texas hospitals struggling with staffing shortages as available ICU beds dwindle
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.
Local hospitals say there are beds available for now, but they continue to struggle with staffing shortages. Communities in some of the counties hardest-hit by COVID-19 are already starting to feel the effects.
Former Balch Springs councilman dies after contracting COVID-19 a second time
Rev. Sammy Moon served Balch Springs over the years in a number of different ways. In July, he contracted COVID-19 for a second time. Within days, the delta variant took his life.
Rev. Sammy Moon served Balch Springs over the years in a number of different ways. In July, he contracted COVID-19 for a second time. Within days, the delta variant took his life.
Employers charging unvaccinated workers higher health care costs, consultants find
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Employers are beginning to tack on surcharges for workers who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19, according to Merce, a global consulting firm.
Pentagon would require COVID-19 vaccine for US troops under new plan
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Members of the U.S. military would be required to have the COVID-19 vaccine under a new plan.
Norwegian granted ability to allow 100% fully vaccinated cruises for passengers, crew
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Norwegian Cruise Line's first sailing from Florida is scheduled on Aug. 15 on the Norwegian Gem departing from Miami.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Unvaccinated Americans not changing their views, behavior on COVID-19 pandemic, study finds
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
A new study found that many unvaccinated Americans feel the COVID-19 vaccine is riskier than getting a coronavirus infection.
Only 25 ICU hospital beds available in Dallas County as COVID cases continue to surge
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
For the first time since February, the region surpassed 2,000 COVID patients, occupying more than 14,000 of hospital bed capacity. And a third of ICU beds are adults with COVID. The message from the governor is clear: get vaccinated.
Surge in COVID cases forcing some North Texas standalone ERs to close
The COVID surge is forcing some standalone ERs to temporarily close. ER centers in Rockwall and in Commerce closed and will stop taking patients at midnight.
The COVID surge is forcing some standalone ERs to temporarily close. ER centers in Rockwall and in Commerce closed and will stop taking patients at midnight.
Amazon to mandate masks for all its workers in warehouses
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
Starting Monday, Amazon will be requiring all of its 900,000 U.S. warehouse workers to wear masks indoors, regardless of their vaccination status.
United, Frontier roll out COVID-19 vaccination requirements for workers
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
United Airlines will require all U.S.-based employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, the company announced Friday.
Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.