Texas expects largest shipment yet of COVID-19 vaccine
Gov. Greg Abbott says there are now 78 COVID-19 vaccination hubs up and operating across the state. That number is expected to grow before the end of the week.
COVID phishing scams on the rise as more people look for vaccinations
There have been COVID scams usually related to fake charities or fake cures. Now, a very real vaccine has become the focus of fraudsters. Here’s what you need to know.
Dallas County COVID-19 vaccine mega site to focus on ages 75-plus this week
After administering 12,000 shots last week, Dallas County has about 6,000 doses remaining for this week.
Tarrant County teams up with UNT Health Science Center to distribute more vaccine
In a major step to expand access, Tarrant County commissioners unanimously approve hiring the UNT Health Science Center to fast track a comprehensive vaccine rollout plan.
Garland to open drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine hub this week
The hub at the Homer Johnson Stadium in Garland will be a drive-thru site for people in the 1A and 1B priority groups. It opens Thursday.
Texas-based anti-vaccine group received federal bailout funds in May as pandemic raged
Texas-based anti-vaccine organization Informed Consent Action Network was among five anti-vaccine groups that collectively received more than $850,000 in federal loans from the Paycheck Protection Program.
More COVID-19 vaccine hub locations added in North Texas and across the state
The Texas Department of State Health Services added nearly 50 more vaccine hub locations across the state.
Texas lawmakers offered vaccine despite ineligibility
Austin's top health authority is offering coronavirus vaccines to Texas lawmakers and their key staffers, regardless of whether they are currently eligible under state guidelines.
Dallas County returns to appointment-only system at Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site
Hundreds of vehicles carrying thousands of people were in line at Dallas County’s Fair Park COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday morning.
'Biden cannot be sworn in fast enough': Governors vexed by pace of COVID-19 vaccine shipments
Uncertainty over the pace of federal COVID-19 vaccine allotments is triggering anger and confusion in some states.
Biden aims to vaccinate 100M people in 100 days through FEMA-run mass vaccination sites
Dr. David Kessler, who will have the title of chief science officer of COVID response, headed the FDA in the 1990s under presidents of both political parties.
Dallas County vaccinates people without appointments, sets up hotline for registrations
Friday’s “one day only” rule change comes amid uncertainty and conflicting information across Dallas County about how to register for the vaccine and where to go.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
Judge says Collin County needs more vaccine doses
Judge Chris Hill said the county has the worst ratio of doses received compared to population in the state.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
Finger-pointing over COVID-19 vaccine eligibility at Fair Park
The county’s message was that the mega site was by appointment only, at least initially focusing on those 75 and older or those with certain conditions.
Texas first state to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
Texas has administered more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Denton County offering drive-thru COVID-19 vaccines
The Denton County health department hopes to vaccinate 3,000 people Thursday in the first two priority groups.
Collin County to receive nearly 7,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses
Collin county announced Wednesday nearly 7,000 doses will be coming by next week. And it may be able to scale up to 6,000 per day by the end of the month.
Partnership with chain pharmacies set to make COVID-19 vaccines more widely available
A federal partnership with major chain pharmacies is expected to ramp up COVID-19 vaccine distribution and make the vaccine more widely available.