Omicron variant: Airlines must ID passengers who traveled through southern Africa, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has ordered all airlines to turn over the names of passengers who have traveled to southern African countries now under travel restrictions.

Gilead says it expects remdesivir to remain effective against omicron variant

Gilead Sciences, the maker of Veklury, said it expects the antiviral drug to remain effective against the new omicron variant and will conduct further testing.

Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."

Month-long wait times to register cars in Texas becoming norm

Law enforcement in Texas has resumed ticketing for expired registration and title violations but it can take you months to get an appointment with the tax office.

Lakers' LeBron James enters COVID-19 protocols, scratched from lineup

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James is out for Tuesday night's game against the Sacramento Kings due to NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

Anti-vaccine North Texas evangelist Marcus Lamb dies from COVID-19

A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.

Texas man in need of kidney transplant again searching for donor

Matthew Novelli is one of nearly 10,000 people in Texas who are waiting for an organ transplant. Those in need of transplants, especially kidneys, can see such long wait times many do take to measures like this.

Month-long wait times to register cars in Texas becoming norm
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Law enforcement in Texas has resumed ticketing for expired registration and title violations but it can take you months to get an appointment with the tax office.

Austin Public Health stays with Stage 3, concerned about Omicron variant
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A lack of confidence, in a way, is being used to justify keeping the Austin area at Stage 3. That recommendation was made despite trigger points, involving COVID cases and hospitalizations, being at the Stage 2 level.

Austin Public Health stays with Stage 3, concerned about Omicron variant

A lack of confidence, in a way, is being used to justify keeping the Austin area at Stage 3. That recommendation was made despite trigger points, involving COVID cases and hospitalizations, being at the Stage 2 level.

Powell says Federal Reserve may accelerate pullback in economic support

Chair Jerome Powell said that the Federal Reserve will consider acting more quickly to dial back its ultra-low-interest rate policies to counter higher inflation.

US improves surveillance for tracking new coronavirus variants

Viruses mutate constantly. To find and track new versions of the coronavirus, scientists analyze the genetic makeup of a portion of samples that test positive.

COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed

Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.

Lockdown-free Florida top vacation spot for holiday season

Cooped-up tourists eager for a taste of Florida’s sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warmer climates are visiting the Sunshine State in droves, topping pre-pandemic levels in recent months.