AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Federal government to help rural North Texas counties combat surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations
According to the DFW Hospital Council, the number of COVID-19 patients in area hospitals nearly quadrupled in the last 30 days.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Collin County starts mobile COVID-19 vaccination teams to get more people vaccinated
Vaccination teams are traveling across Collin County to bring COVID-19 vaccines to people in need and business who want to get their employees vaccinated.
Baylor Scott & White Health to require staff and other workers to be vaccinated starting Oct. 1
Baylor Scott & White Health is requiring its staff and other workers in its hospital to be vaccinated as the COVID-19 Delta variant cases continue to increase.
Fully vaccinated US, EU visitors can visit England without quarantining
Fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and much of Europe, excluding France, will now be able to visit England without having to quarantine.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Fully vaccinated North Texas doctor gets COVID-19 breakthrough infection
A North Texas doctor says the COVID vaccine likely saved his life. The retired physician became one of the rare breakthrough cases.
Doctors urge North Texans to get vaccinated, mask up as CDC updates mask guidelines
The CDC now says even fully vaccinated people should wear masks indoors in regions where there is substantial virus transmission. That includes Texas.
NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
DOJ: Federal law doesn’t prohibit COVID-19 vaccine mandates
An opinion posted on Monday by Justice Department lawyers states that federal law does not prohibit public agencies and private businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines under emergency use authorization.
All NYC workers—including cops, firefighters, teachers—must be vaccinated or tested weekly, mayor says
With the delta variant of the coronavirus pushing the case number up, Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was time to take further steps to enhance the COVID safety protocol.
"I was wrong:" Corsicana pastor regrets not getting vaccinated after contracting COVID-19
A Corsicana pastor says his fight against COVID-19 has changed his perspective on getting the vaccine.
Parkland Hospital sees COVID hospitalizations double over the weekend
Over the weekend, Parkland's top doctor says the number of COVID hospitalizations at the hospital doubled. He says every COVID patient currently hospitalized is unvaccinated. But he's also worried the virus will continue to mutate as kids head back to school.
Over 50 US medical groups call for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination of health care workers
A joint statement by 56 U.S. medical groups called on health care and long-term care employers to require COVID-19 vaccines among employees.
Atlanta restaurant gets death threats over requiring COVID-19 vaccine
The Argosy gastropub in East Atlanta put up a sign in their window warning customers they have to be vaccinated if they want to eat and drink there.
Williams Chicken teams up with boxer for pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event in Dallas
They educated people on the importance of getting shots, and people got to grab a free meal and a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dallas County hosting pop-up COVID-19 vaccine sites, going door-to-door to get more people vaccinated
As COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases rise in North Texas, mostly among the unvaccinated, public health officials are making a plea for more people to get vaccinated.