Report: COVID-19 hospital cases across North Texas hit 15% threshold
As of Tuesday, COVID-19 patients occupy just more than 15% of hospital beds in the North Texas region.
As of Tuesday, COVID-19 patients occupy just more than 15% of hospital beds in the North Texas region.
A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says
In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.
In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.
Are dining tents a safe way to eat out amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Outdoor dining tents are popping up outside restaurants during the pandemic, but experts say not all setups are equal.
Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.
Vaccine news comes at crucial time as North Texas nursing homes see COVID-19 surge
With rising case numbers and hospitalizations across North Texas, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are seeing similar surges.
With rising case numbers and hospitalizations across North Texas, nursing homes and long-term care facilities are seeing similar surges.
99th birthday celebration becomes COVID-19 'super spreader' after all family members infected
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
From their 99-year-old father to a 3-year-old great-nephew, more than a dozen relatives felt the effects of the family trip that turned into a super spreader.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Experts warn COVID testing ahead of Thanksgiving may give false sense of security
For many making plans to travel this Thanksgiving also includes plans for a trip to a COVID-19 testing site.
For many making plans to travel this Thanksgiving also includes plans for a trip to a COVID-19 testing site.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
ALS Ice Bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn dies at age 37
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th
A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.
A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA approves emergency use of Regeneron COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy used to treat Trump
The FDA has approved two more monoclonal antibody treatments for people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA has approved two more monoclonal antibody treatments for people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
North Texas hospitals have received 'very limited' supplies of COVID-19 antibody treatment
North Texas hospitals are receiving "very limited" supplies of a drug aimed at keeping COVID-19 hospitalizations low.
North Texas hospitals are receiving "very limited" supplies of a drug aimed at keeping COVID-19 hospitalizations low.
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Lessons from 1918 influenza should remind us to alter our holiday behavior
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.
Dr. Nancy Tomes, a Stony Brook University history professor, said that during the influenza pandemic, people were encouraged to shop early for the Christmas holidays, as part of the effort to reduce density in stores and prevent the return of the Great Flu.