COVID-19 vaccine theft charge dismissed against Texas doc
A judge on Monday dismissed a theft charge against a Houston area health department doctor who had been accused by prosecutors of stealing nine doses of coronavirus vaccine from a damaged vial and administering them to family and friends.
Dallas City Council holds emergency meeting on COVID response
Several city council members said there is confusion about the city's role in registering and administering COVID-19 vaccines.
Bishop T.D. Jakes hosts conversation with COVID-19 vaccine experts, including Dr. Fauci
Fauci repeatedly reinforced that no shortcuts were taken in developing the COVID-19 vaccines and that safety and effectiveness is determined by independent scientists before FDA grants approval.
Merck ends development of 2 potential COVID-19 vaccines after poor results
Merck said Monday that it will focus instead on studying two possible treatments for the virus that also have yet to be approved by regulators.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Arlington to focus on distributing second vaccine doses
The Arlington Fire Department will provide second doses only on Monday at the ESports Stadium and Expo Center near Globe Life Park.
Dallas County to consider QR code system for COVID-19 vaccine registration
Clay Jenkins said county commissioners will vote on an emergency contract next week to hire a vendor to develop a QR code system, which he said will ensure ones registering for a vaccination are the ones actually getting it.
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
100-year-old WWII fighter pilot gets vaccinated
A World War II veteran who just celebrated his 100th birthday got his COVID-19 vaccine on live TV Friday. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said at the time Henry Sayler was the one-millionth senior citizen to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Florida, but later walked his comments back, acknowledging the state was about 200,000 short of the milestone.
Dallas sees surge in demand for COVID-19 vaccine registration
Hundreds of people lined up in Oak Cliff Friday to register for an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Many frustrated by the COVID-19 vaccination process in Tarrant County
North Texans who receive the COVID-19 vaccine are asked routine questions before the vaccine goes into arms, but tougher questions surround Tarrant County’s overall process.
North Texas COVID-19 vaccine locations and distribution sites
A list of vaccination locations, links and contact numbers in North Texas for the COVID-19 vaccine. Locations and times may change.
Dallas to distribute 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines at convention center
The city of Dallas is getting its own allocation of COVID-19 vaccine shots to begin inoculating residents at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center next week.
Harris Co. doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial says it would have 'expired'
The laywer for a fired Harris County Doctor who is being charged with stealing a vial of COVID-19 vaccine is firing back.
Dallas County leaders regrouping for plan to vaccinate most vulnerable population
Dallas County commissioners will meet Friday to once again develop a plan to vaccinate vulnerable populations for COVID-19 after approving and then rescinding a plan in a span of two days.
Preliminary research finds some COVID-19 mutations may dampen vaccine effectiveness
Scientists are reporting troubling signs that some recent mutations of the coronavirus may modestly curb the effectiveness of two current vaccines.
Garland opens drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site at football stadium
The vaccination clinic at the Homer B. Johnson Stadium in Garland is set up for people in the 1A and 1B priority groups to easily drive-thru and get a shot. But they must have an appointment first.
Dallas County rescinds plan to prioritize certain zip codes after state threatens vaccine supply
In a letter to the county's health director, the state says Dallas County's plan to prioritize residents of certain zip codes would've broken the rules laid out as a state vaccine hub.
Dallas County launches outreach programs for COVID-19 vaccine registration
Officials say some residents don’t have access to the internet, a cell phone, an email address or reliable transportation -- so registering for the vaccine, much less getting it, is nearly impossible.
4,400 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine spoiled en route to Maine due to inadequate refrigeration
Maine health authorities set aside a batch of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine after discovering the 4,400 doses weren’t kept at the required temperature.