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Latest information about the COVID-19 Delta variant, which the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is more aggressive and transmissible than earlier strains of the virus.

'Pass Over' marks first play to return to Broadway while Delta variant fears rise

'Pass Over' marks first play to return to Broadway while Delta variant fears rise

1,200 people packed the August Wilson Theater for the premiere of the new play 'Pass Over.' It was the first Broadway play since March 2020.

August 5, 2021 9:09am CDT
COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for

COVID-19 Delta variant symptoms: What we know and what to look for

Here’s what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says about the Delta variant, its symptoms, characteristics and other things to watch for.

August 5, 2021 9:03am CDT
State doctors calling on unvaccinated Texans to get the shot

State doctors calling on unvaccinated Texans to get the shot

State doctors are saying the upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Texas is driven by the Delta variant.

August 4, 2021 10:27pm CDT
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge

Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge

Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.

August 4, 2021 8:47pm CDT
COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain

COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain

WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.

August 4, 2021 5:12pm CDT
New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days

New COVID-19 cases in US surpassed 100K for past 2 days

On Aug. 3, the U.S. recorded 127,976 new daily cases and on Aug. 4, the country counted 106,557 new daily COVID-19 cases.

August 4, 2021 5:11pm CDT
COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

August 4, 2021 11:46am CDT
Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

Garth Brooks stadium tour: Singer to 'assess' remaining dates amid COVID-19 surge

Country star Garth Brooks says he will be reassessing whether to continue future dates on his stadium tour in light of the rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country.

August 3, 2021 8:04pm CDT
Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients

Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients

As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.

August 3, 2021 4:38pm CDT
Breakthrough COVID cases found among San Francisco hospital staff

Breakthrough COVID cases found among San Francisco hospital staff

Congregate settings such as schools, jails, and workplaces are also seeing new infections, so San Francisco General Hospital isn't unique.

August 3, 2021 3:09pm CDT
Delta COVID-19 variant is 'way more dangerous' than original strain, expert says

Delta COVID-19 variant is 'way more dangerous' than original strain, expert says

The delta variant may also progress quicker in hospitalized patients, one expert said.

August 3, 2021 11:40am CDT
Austin-Travis County crosses stage five COVID-19 guidelines

Austin-Travis County crosses stage five COVID-19 guidelines

Although the city has passed the threshold to Stage 5, Austin Public Health has not made the official call.

August 2, 2021 10:09pm CDT
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead

The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.

August 1, 2021 11:56am CDT
Delta seems more dangerous than other COVID-19 variants, contagious as chicken pox, reports say

Delta seems more dangerous than other COVID-19 variants, contagious as chicken pox, reports say

An internal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention document obtained by several news outlets warns that the COVID-19 delta variant could be more likely to produce severe illness and can spread as fast as chickenpox.

July 31, 2021 4:08pm CDT
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says

74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says

New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.

July 30, 2021 1:48pm CDT
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn

COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn

Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.

July 30, 2021 1:48pm CDT
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