What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.
COVID-19 antibody treatment being distributed across Texas
About 6,000 doses of Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 are now in the hands of medical professionals throughout Texas.
About 6,000 doses of Eli Lilly's monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 are now in the hands of medical professionals throughout Texas.
DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
Aubrey father delivers baby in SUV on the way to the hospital
The Taylor family was hoping to avoid a trip to the emergency room. Their son couldn't wait so his parents had to improvise.
The Taylor family was hoping to avoid a trip to the emergency room. Their son couldn't wait so his parents had to improvise.
Dallas County to hit 2.5K daily COVID-19 cases by next week, UT Southwestern predicts
After reporting a record-high number of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, Dallas County is on track to hit 2,500 new cases a day by next week, according to the latest forecast from UT Southwestern.
After reporting a record-high number of new COVID-19 cases on Monday, Dallas County is on track to hit 2,500 new cases a day by next week, according to the latest forecast from UT Southwestern.
Tarrant County issues dire ‘public health warning’ due to COVID-19 surge
Various aspects of the pandemic were up for discussion at Tuesday’s commission meeting. One thing was made clear: every COVID-19 metric in Tarrant County is trending in the wrong direction.
Various aspects of the pandemic were up for discussion at Tuesday’s commission meeting. One thing was made clear: every COVID-19 metric in Tarrant County is trending in the wrong direction.
American Medical Association urges masking, social distancing as COVID-19 cases spike
The Fort Worth doctor understands people are growing tired of masks and staying apart, but she urged continued precautions.
The Fort Worth doctor understands people are growing tired of masks and staying apart, but she urged continued precautions.
Allen fire chief reports mild side effects in Moderna vaccine trial
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd volunteered to be part of drugmaker Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial. It may be almost 95% effective against the virus.
Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd volunteered to be part of drugmaker Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial. It may be almost 95% effective against the virus.
Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.
North Texas hospitals could hit threshold to reverse Gov. Abbott’s reopening rules
North Texas continues to see record-high COVID-19 cases in North Texas hospitals inching closer to the governor’s threshold to reverse some reopenings.
North Texas continues to see record-high COVID-19 cases in North Texas hospitals inching closer to the governor’s threshold to reverse some reopenings.
Zoom gets rid of 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Zoom will be getting rid of its 40-minute limit on free calls for Thanksgiving to give families more virtual time together.
Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.
Dallas County reports nearly 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in three days
Dallas County's seven-day rolling average of new confirmed and probable cases is now nearly 1,000 cases higher than it was just one week ago.
Dallas County's seven-day rolling average of new confirmed and probable cases is now nearly 1,000 cases higher than it was just one week ago.
US surpasses 11M COVID-19 cases less than a week after topping 10M cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
The United States has hit yet another grim milestone with more than 11 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins data.
North Dakota nurses worry about working with colleagues diagnosed with COVID-19
With coronavirus cases soaring in North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum moved to allow the state's beleaguered hospitals to use infected but asymptomatic doctors and nurse to treat COVID-19 patients.
With coronavirus cases soaring in North Dakota, Gov. Doug Burgum moved to allow the state's beleaguered hospitals to use infected but asymptomatic doctors and nurse to treat COVID-19 patients.
Biden advisers to meet vaccine firms as presidential transition stalled
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.
Joe Biden’s scientific advisers will meet with vaccine makers in coming days as the presidential transition remains stalled because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to acknowledge that he lost the election.