Walgreens, CVS to finish 1st round of COVID-19 vaccinations by Jan. 25

The two retail pharmacy chains announced that their COVID-19 vaccine efforts are underway at skilled nursing facilities, which require a higher acuity of patient care.

Harris County confirms first-known Texas case of COVID-19 variant

Harris County health officials confirmed the first-known case in Texas of the COVID-19 variant that was first seen in the United Kingdom and is believed to be more transmissible.

First case of coronavirus variant detected in Pennsylvania

A new, more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been detected in Pennsylvania for the first time, state health officials announced Thursday.

California suspends 1.4 million virus unemployment claims

The state Employment Development Department on Wednesday said it had examined existing claims from people who said they lost their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic and found about 3.5 million claims were “potentially fraudulent.”

UC San Diego places COVID-19 test kits in vending machines throughout campus

The students living on campus are required to be tested at least once a week, with no more than nine days between two tests, and testing is available free to students.

California hospitals prepping for grim COVID-19 choices

California hospitals struggling with a skyrocketing coronavirus surge are trying to prepare for the possibility that they may have to ration care for lack of staff and beds — and hoping they don’t have to make that choice.

Data shows discrepancies in Travis County COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Texas DSHS has distributed more than 52,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Travis County providers, including hospitals, medical practices, health clinics and pharmacies.

Data shows discrepancies in Travis County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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Texas DSHS has distributed more than 52,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Travis County providers, including hospitals, medical practices, health clinics and pharmacies.

Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers

The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.

Legislation filed to limit Texas governor's disaster powers
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The legislation, according to state Rep. Drew Springer, is not a personal critique on how the governor has managed the state response to the pandemic.

Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report

Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.

Sleep and its effects on health
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A recent study show that pandemic is seriously impacting a lot of people's sleep patterns and it's leading to further stress and anxiety. Dr. Eldred Taylor, an author and expert on functional wellness and anti-aging medicine, has more on sleep and it's importance to our health.

California may have paid out-of-state inmates job benefits

More than $40 million in California funding intended to help people left jobless by the coronavirus pandemic probably went to inmates in out-of-state jails and prisons, officials said.