COVID-19 creates dire US shortage of teachers, school staff
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Public schools have struggled for years with teacher shortages, particularly in math, science, special education and languages. But the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the problem.
Round Rock ISD School Board passes updated mask requirements
The board passed what it's calling the mask matrix which requires masks as long as Williamson and Travis Counties remain in Stage 5 and 4 of COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
The board passed what it's calling the mask matrix which requires masks as long as Williamson and Travis Counties remain in Stage 5 and 4 of COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.
Arizona woman devastated after father of her child died from COVID-19
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
Dallas ISD has no plans to change mask mandate following federal investigation into the TEA
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
The Dallas ISD superintendent says he is not changing its mask policy as the federal government is investigating what they call possible civil rights violations by the Texas Education Agency.
Poll: Half of vaccinated Americans ‘extremely’ hesitant to spend holidays with unvaccinated family
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
A recent Harris poll found that half of vaccinated Americans say they are “extremely” or “considerably” hesitant to spend the holidays with unvaccinated family members or friends.
FDA approves Pfizer booster for 65 and older, others at high risk
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
The FDA has approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for those who are 65 years and up or run a high risk of severe disease, according to reports.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
Data shows remdesivir reduces risk of COVID-19 hospitalization, Gilead Sciences says
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Phase 3 trials found remdesivir showed promise in reducing the risk of hospitalization of COVID-19 patients who were diagnosed early.
Garth Brooks on performing at bars instead of stadiums amid coronavirus pandemic: ‘Dive bars are vaccinated’
Those who attend Brooks’ upcoming shows must be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days leading up to the event. Or they can provide proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to the show.
Those who attend Brooks’ upcoming shows must be fully vaccinated for at least 14 days leading up to the event. Or they can provide proof of a negative COVID test within 72 hours prior to the show.
CDC advisory panel meets to discuss Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
The CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is meeting this week to review data on Pfizer’s booster dose and who should get it.
Biden doubles US global COVID-19 vaccine donation to 1B doses
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses.
‘Can I hug you?’ COVID-19 survivor returns to personally thank ICU staff
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
A Georgia woman who spent three months in the ICU returns to thanks her critical care team for saving her life.
Rowlett sports bar kicks out couple for wearing masks
A couple says they were inside the Hang Time Restaurant for less than 10 minutes. The couple claims they were told to leave because both of them were wearing masks. "F***k the pandemic. I don’t care about that s**t," the owner said. "I’m tired of it. I’m tired of the masks."
A couple says they were inside the Hang Time Restaurant for less than 10 minutes. The couple claims they were told to leave because both of them were wearing masks. "F***k the pandemic. I don’t care about that s**t," the owner said. "I’m tired of it. I’m tired of the masks."
CDC COVID-19 transmission map of US is almost completely red
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
With the exception of California, Puerto Rico, and several U.S. territories, every single state in the U.S. is experiencing high levels of COVID-19 transmission.
US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
US births declined in winter months amid COVID-19 pandemic, census shows
The U.S. Census Bureau said births dipped during the winter months but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor to blame.
The U.S. Census Bureau said births dipped during the winter months but the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t the only factor to blame.
Study illustrates how COVID-19 can spread among vaccinated, CDC says
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
A new CDC study shows how the novel coronavirus can still spread among the vaccinated, but the unvaccinated still make up a large portion of hospitalizations.
Pressure mounts on Hawaii to test more travelers for COVID-19 amid surge
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Earlier this summer, the state removed all testing requirements for vaccinated people.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
U.S. Dept of Education investigating TEA guidance prohibiting masks
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation just days after the TEA quietly updated its public health guidance.
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights launched the investigation just days after the TEA quietly updated its public health guidance.