Historic U.S. effort underway as COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin as pandemic worsens
The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan.
The first shipments of a COVID-19 vaccine for widespread use in the United States headed Sunday from Michigan.
States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
‘This is not that hard to understand’: Bill Nye the Science Guy urges anti-maskers to wear face coverings
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Bill Nye, known as “the Science Guy,” posted a video on TikTok, which broke down why wearing a mask is important.
Texas working to vaccinate people who live, work at long-term care facilities
Governor Greg Abbott said Texas is participating in a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott said Texas is participating in a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19.
Mexico becomes 4th country to approve Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
Mexico’s medical safety commission has approved the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for the coronavirus.
White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.
COVID-19 long haulers continuing to suffer long-term coronavirus symptoms
It’s still too early to understand all of the long-term effects of COVID-19, but right now, some groups of long-haulers are reporting debilitating symptoms months after their diagnosis.
It’s still too early to understand all of the long-term effects of COVID-19, but right now, some groups of long-haulers are reporting debilitating symptoms months after their diagnosis.
Coronavirus vaccines: Some side effects are common and expected, experts say
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
The side effects reported in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine trials are in line with the common adverse events.
Richard Hinch, New Hampshire's House speaker, dies of COVID-19
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
The COVID-19 death of the speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives has raised fears that other members of one of the world's largest legislatures might have been exposed at their swearing-in last week.
FDA to 'rapidly work toward' emergency use authorization of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will rapidly work toward finalization and issuance of an emergency use authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement released by the government agency.
Cook Children’s Hospital reports zero flu cases so far this season
The Fort Worth hospital says it has tested hundreds of kids this, but it has not returned a single positive flu or RSV test this season.
The Fort Worth hospital says it has tested hundreds of kids this, but it has not returned a single positive flu or RSV test this season.
Some North Texas hospitals have received the supplies to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Thursday was an exciting morning at some hospitals across the Metroplex, where shipments arrived filled with supplies that will be used to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Thursday was an exciting morning at some hospitals across the Metroplex, where shipments arrived filled with supplies that will be used to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Tarrant County morgue brings in refrigerated trucks to store more bodies during COVID-19 surge
It’s a sobering development in the rapid COVID-19 surge.
It’s a sobering development in the rapid COVID-19 surge.
Dallas County reports second highest number of COVID-19 deaths in single day
“The deaths we report today are a direct correlation to the high number of cases reported several weeks ago,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
“The deaths we report today are a direct correlation to the high number of cases reported several weeks ago,” said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
3-year-old boy loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
Fort Worth medical school investing $7M to study Alzheimer's disproportionate effect on African Americans
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is making a multimillion-dollar investment for the extension of a current study on Alzheimer’s.
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is making a multimillion-dollar investment for the extension of a current study on Alzheimer’s.
After coronavirus vaccination, Russians warned to avoid alcohol for 2 months
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Russian citizens have been warned to curb alcohol intake for two months after receiving the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. Excessive drinking can weaken the immune system.
Biden's COVID-19 plan includes mask mandate for interstate travel on planes, trains and buses
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
President-elect Joe Biden is calling for urgent action on the coronavirus pandemic as he introduces his health care team.
2 people who received Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in U.K. have possible allergic reaction
These comments came as part of a general discussion of how her agency will continue to monitor people who receive the Pfizer vaccine.
These comments came as part of a general discussion of how her agency will continue to monitor people who receive the Pfizer vaccine.