Nearly 10,000 COVID-19 deaths reported in December: JN.1 variant, holidays to blame
The JN.1 variant is now the most dominant COVID-19 variant in the world.
COVID, flu cases on the rise in North Texas, hospital officials say
Respiratory viral season is in full bloom with COVID, flu and RSV cases keeping medical providers across the Metroplex busy.
Government offering more free COVID-19 tests for home delivery through the mail
The new release of free COVID-19 nasal swab tests comes ahead of the first winter since the pandemic started that insurers are no longer required to cover the cost of them.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers
Private businesses in Texas can no longer require employees to have a COVID-19 vaccination.
Texas House passes bill banning COVID-19 vaccine mandates by private employers
The Texas House passed a bill that would ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates by employers. Before it goes to Governor Greg Abbott for approval, the Texas Senate has to approve changes made by the House.
Nobel Prize in medicine won by 2 scientists for findings on mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
The panel said the pair changed "our understanding of how mRNA interacts with our immune system.”
Sign-up for more free COVID tests begins today. Here’s how to order
The U.S. government is replenishing its stockpile with millions of new at-home COVID tests. Here’s how to order yours for free.
Biden has received the updated COVID-19 vaccine, White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, and that he was also recently vaccinated against RSV.
Booking COVID-19 vaccine? Some are reporting canceled appointments, insurance issues
Pfizer and Moderna say they have sent out millions of doses of the new COVID-19 vaccines in the past week. But availability depends on where you live.
COVID tests: When, where to order next batch of free ones
The Biden administration is allocating $600 million to go towards making more at-home COVID-19 tests ahead of the colder months. Here are the details to get some again for free.
FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccine, CDC set to issue recommendations this week
There’s still another step: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must sign off. A CDC advisory panel is set to issue recommendations Tuesday on who most needs the updated shots.
Fauci predicts mask recommendations could come back if US sees 'significant uptick' in COVID-19 cases
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that while he does not foresee a federal mask mandate in the future, recommendations are likely if COVID-19 cases rise this winter.
Moderna says updated COVID-19 vaccine offers 'strong immune response' to new variant
The CDC says the BA.2.86 COVID-19 variant ‘may be more capable of causing infection’ in those who have been vaccinated.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
COVID cases, hospitalizations on the rise in Dallas-Fort Worth
Some doctors believe at-home tests may not be able to accurately detect the ever-evolving variants of the virus.
Tarrant County dealing with $7 million budget deficit over COVID-19 vaccine partnership
Tarrant County was denied reimbursement for a $7 million partnership to administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.