Denton, Texas Mayor Chris Watts Diagnosed With COVID-19Denton Mayor Chris Watts has been diagnosed with COVID-19 city officials said Tuesday, November 24 in a press release.
Dallas ER Doctor: 'We're Getting About 30% Positivity' Rate In COVID-19 Testing; Sees No Relief Until Spring 2021Those who run coronavirus testing locations say they are being overwhelmed as people prepare to gather for the holidays.
Governor Abbott: Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Plan Ready For Possible December ActivationTexas Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services [DSHS] released "guiding principles" on Monday, November 23 regarding how the state will distribute a COVID-19 vaccine once available. Texas officials said COVID-19 vaccines could be expected as early as December.
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.
Parkland Hospital Set To Reduce Visiting HoursParkland Hospital in Dallas, Texas announced Monday, November 23 that -- starting tomorrow -- they will be reducing hours on inpatient care units.
Some College Campuses Encouraging Student COVID-19 Tests Before Holiday BreakSchools across the U.S. are working fast to increase COVID-19 testing as college students prepare to go home for the holidays. The effort is in hopes of keeping infections from spreading further as the virus surges across the country.
Texas Nurses Association Training On How To Store And Deploy COVID-19 VaccineAs drugmakers seek federal approval, the Texas Nurses Association says they're training on how to deploy the COVID-19 vaccine and the equipment needed to store it.
With COVID-19 Cases Spiking, Fort Worth And Tarrant County Issue 'Urgent Stay-At-Home Requests'The City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County have issued formal requests asking residents to stay at home and drastically limit social interactions to help combat the record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases.
Pfizer Asks U.S. Regulators To Approve Emergency Use Of Its COVID-19 VaccinePfizer said Friday it is asking U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine.
MedStar Experiencing Record Number Of Patients With COVID-19 Related SymptomsMedStar is experiencing record numbers of patients potentially experiencing COVID-19 related symptoms.
Texas Among States Preparing To Distribute COVID-19 Vaccines -- When They're ReadyThe Texas Department of State Health Services says more than 3,000 providers have signed up to receive and administer COVID vaccines.
FDA Approves At-Home Rapid Coronavirus Test For Emergency UseU.S. regulators are now allowing emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at home.
Hospital Systems Across Texas Strained As Positive COVID-19 Cases Soar To New LevelsTexas health officials reported 7,841 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized on Tuesday, 373 more than on Monday, the most since early August and about double the hospitalizations of a month ago.
Matthew McConaughey Surprises 'Local Legend' Shawana Carter For Her Service During COVID-19 PandemicA North Texas mother is receiving national recognition for her efforts to help others.