Coronavirus
LIST - Covid-19 Vaccination Locations And InfoList of vaccination locations and links. Availability can change quickly as vaccine is still in limited supply, so please contact a location before heading out for a vaccination.
Food Distribution Events Across North TexasThere are a number of food giveaway events happening across North Texas between now and Christmas. Check out these listings each day to see where donations are being made in your area.
Ordering Takeout Versus Eating At A Buffet? The Texas Medical Association Tells You What's Risky During PandemicWhile pumping gas is considered low risk, working out a gym, going to an amusement park, going to a movie theater, attending a large concert or going to a sports stadium are all high risk activities.
Coronavirus Drive-Thru Screening LocationsPeople can get tested for COVID‑19 at drive‑thru locations in certain parts of Texas.
Coronavirus County Hotlines In DFW AreaSome counties in North Texas have set up COVID-19 hotlines where you can get more information.
Coronavirus Texas Cases - Mapby Texas Health and Human Services & Texas Department of State Health Services
Coronavirus Global Cases - Mapby Johns Hopkins CSSE
Coronavirus Vs. The FluInfluenza (“the flu”) and COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus, are both infectious respiratory illnesses.
Coronavirus Prevention & TreatmentThe CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases - read more.
Coronavirus - How It SpreadsCurrent understanding about how the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) spreads is largely based on what is known about similar coronaviruses.
Coronavirus Travelers ResourcesThis page includes information about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) for travelers and travel related industries.
What To Do If You Have CoronavirusIf you have had close contact with someone showing symptoms who has recently traveled from a coronavirus affected area, you should call ahead to a healthcare professional and mention your close contact and their recent travel.
Coronavirus - SymptomsCDC believes at this time that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
More Reports
President Biden Visits Houston In Wake Of Texas' Devastating Winter StormsPresident Joe Biden and the First Lady, Jill, came to Texas Friday, Feb. 26 to survey damage caused by severe winter weather and to encourage people to get their coronavirus shots.
'Our Death Totals Should Begin To Decline' Says Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins On COVID-19Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 614 additional COVID-19 cases and 24 more deaths in Dallas County on Thursday, Feb. 25.
'We Improved Traffic Flow': Less Headache Getting COVID-19 Vaccine At Dallas' Fair Park ThursdayOn Thursday, Dallas County created two separate entry points: One for those getting their first shot and another gate entrance for those showing up for their second shot.
Dallas County Releases Fair Park Vaccine Operations ScheduleIn an effort to catch up on delayed second doses as soon as possible, Dallas County has released a schedule for residents to use.
'We're Really Not Sure The Cause Of This': Effort Underway To Solve Mystery Of COVID-19 Long HaulersThe goal is to ultimately identify the cause of these long hauler cases, along with treatment and prevention methods.
'Soft Opening' Of Globe Life Field For COVID-19 Vaccinations A Trouble-Free Experience“There wasn’t anything confusing about it,” said Richard Estes of Fort Worth. “Got the email, confirmed my times. That was pretty much it.”
Flu
Not Wearing A Face Mask In Houston Could Cost You $250Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed Monday that he has instructed Houston police to issue citations to people who don't wear masks in public.
Collin County Adds 24 Coronavirus Cases, Including 7 More In PlanoCollin County confirmed 24 new cases of coronavirus Thursday, including seven new patients in Plano.
Judge Rejects Legal Challenge To McKinney’s Coronavirus Emergency OrderJudge Jill Willis denied a request for a temporary restraining order to halt enforcement of McKinney's shelter-in-place emergency order.
When Is Flu Season?While seasonal influenza viruses can be detected year-round in the United States, flu viruses are most common during the fall and winter.
New This Flu SeasonFind out what to expect during the 2019-2020 flu season.
Flu Vs. ColdWhat is the difference between a cold and the flu?
How Flu SpreadsPeople with flu can spread it to others up to about six feet away.
Flu PreventionThe CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses.
Flu GlossaryBefore learning about the flu, it is important to understand the terminology.