Israel detects case of 'flurona' in unvaccinated pregnant woman

'Flurona' has been detected in an unvaccinated pregnant woman in Israel. It's believed to be one of the first documented cases of an individual infected with both the flu and COVID-19.

Why are so many vaccinated people getting COVID-19 lately?

People might mistakenly think the COVID-19 vaccines will completely block infection, but the shots are mainly designed to prevent severe illness, says Louis Mansky, a virus researcher at the University of Minnesota.

CDC reduces recommended wait time for getting Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot

The agency also recommended that severely immunocompromised kids ages 5-11 should get an additional primary dose of the Pfizer vaccine 28 days after their second shot.

CES 2022: Tech's biggest event returns after hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemic

Is anyone going to CES this year? A long-simmering question in the tech world will finally get its answer as one of the world’s biggest gadget shows returns to the Las Vegas strip after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas State temporarily moves spring classes online because of COVID

Face-to-face instruction for all Texas State University courses will resume on January 31, 2022, according to President Denise M. Trauth. No classes are being canceled.

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick under COVID-19 self-quarantine

Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is completing a self-quarantine after testing positive for COVID-19. He has subsequently tested negative for the virus.

How will pandemic end? Despite omicron, COVID-19 will become endemic

Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic will eventually end, even if omicron is complicating the question of when. But it won’t be like flipping a switch.

Austin ISD releases new COVID-19 guidelines for 2022 spring semester

The Austin Independent School District has updated its coronavirus protocols for the spring semester because of the omicron variant.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19

"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.

86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says

The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop

A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.

Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.

Texas seeks federal aid for COVID-19 testing, treatment

Texas officials on Friday requested federal aid for increased COVID-19 testing and treatment following reports that the state is running low on the antibody treatment that has proved most effective against the omicron variant.

Austin couple exchanges vows on steps of Texas State Capitol

Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.

Service industry facing issues amid omicron surge
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Several Texas businesses are having to close their doors due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 cases.