Krispy Kreme defends its offer of free doughnuts for vaccinated people

"Krispy Kreme offering free doughnuts for getting vaccinated is like Marlboro offering free cigarettes for getting a flu shot," one doctor said, criticizing the company for using the COVID-19 vaccine as a "marketing ploy."

Texas opens COVID-19 vaccines to anyone age 16 and older

On Friday, Texas hit a milestone of more than 10 million people vaccinated. Still, about 12 percent of the state’s population is fully vaccinated.

‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.

Fever, headache, fatigue are all signs the vaccine is working, doctors say

So far, experts say about 30% of those who get one of three COVID-19 vaccines experience mild to moderate symptoms, but those are actually a sign the vaccine is working and don't pose a long-term health threat.

Dallas County launches effort to vaccinate essential retail workers

Dallas County is partnering with the Texas Retailers Association to get essential workers in the area vaccinated. Kroger, Tom Thumb-Albertsons and Target took them up on the offer.

On Your Side: The Me Squared Cancer Foundation

One North Texas cancer survivor barely done with her own treatment turned the obstacle of COVID closures into an opportunity. Now, her foundation is ready to pay it forward to other patients who need support.

Biden says 90% of US adults will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine by April 19

President Joe Biden said at least 90% of the adult U.S. population will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine by April 19 and will have access to a vaccination site within 5 miles of home.

WHO report says animals likely source of COVID-19, lab leak 'extremely unlikely'

A joint WHO-China study says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario, according to a copy obtained by the Associated Press.

Colleges weigh mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for students

As more Americans get vaccinated, colleges are considering mandatory vaccines for students before returning to campus.

Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.