Cook Children's delaying all non-urgent surgeries to free up space in crowded hospital
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
For many North Texas children and their families, the COVID-19 crisis is hitting home. The hospital is putting their surgeries on hold to free beds for other children who are critically ill.
Northern Michigan meteorologist fired from TV station after 30 years after refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Karl Bohnak began working at WLUC in Marquette in 1988. He says the Upper Peninsula was one of the most challenging places in the U.S. for weather forecasting.
Karl Bohnak began working at WLUC in Marquette in 1988. He says the Upper Peninsula was one of the most challenging places in the U.S. for weather forecasting.
Seattle, King County announce indoor vaccine requirement to fight COVID-19 spread
Seattle and King County Thursday announced an indoor vaccine requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. The mandate will also apply to outdoor events with more than 500 people in attendance.
Seattle and King County Thursday announced an indoor vaccine requirement for restaurants, bars, gyms, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues. The mandate will also apply to outdoor events with more than 500 people in attendance.
Austin EMS, fire dealing with staffing shortages
Both public safety associations said current staff are burnt out from working mandatory overtime to make up for the loss in personnel.
Both public safety associations said current staff are burnt out from working mandatory overtime to make up for the loss in personnel.
Mississippi records highest COVID-19 death rate in the US
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
Mississippi has surpassed New Jersey as the state with the highest rate of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., with roughly 1 of every 320 Mississippians having succumbed to the coronavirus.
Biden tasks OSHA with enforcing COVID-19 vaccine mandates
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
President Joe Biden directed OSHA to write a rule forcing employers with at least 100 workers to require staff get vaccinated or produce weekly test results showing they are virus free.
Houston doctor describes heartbreaking toll of COVID-19 in unvaccinated pregnant women, their families
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 are significantly more likely to have preterm births, among other complications. And in an emotional interview, we're hearing from a frontline doctor in Houston about the toll not just on pregnant women, but their families and the staff.
Florida surpasses 50K COVID-19 deaths after battling delta wave
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday.
Health officials say the state of Florida has surpassed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the pandemic began. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has tallied 50,811 deaths after adding more than 1,500 COVID-19 deaths provided by state authorities on Thursday.
24 GOP state attorneys general threaten lawsuit over federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
Two dozen Republican attorneys general are warning the White House of impending legal action if a proposed coronavirus vaccine requirement for as many as 100 million Americans goes into effect.
White House offered Nicki Minaj phone call to answer questions about COVID-19 vaccine
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday the White House offered Nicki Minaj a simple phone call with a health expert to answer any questions she may have about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois family blames unvaccinated in obituary after vaccinated woman dies from COVID-19
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
The Illinois family of a vaccinated woman who died of COVID-19 says her death could have been avoided if more people were vaccinated.
Flags displayed on National Mall in honor of 600,000+ COVID-19 deaths in U.S.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.
A new art exhibition is being installed on the National Mall that features more than 600,000 white flags, each one representing a life lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. during the pandemic.
Aluminum prices soar, adding to construction headaches
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
Aluminum prices have surged 47% in 2021. Aluminum is used in roofing, fencing, siding, gutters, insulation, nails, and many other products connected to construction.
This calculator estimates your risk of getting COVID-19
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
The tool asks a series of questions to build a specific circumstance
Williamson County seeing kids contracting COVID-19 at high rate
Recent data showed those 17 and younger are seeing a significant spike in cases. Of this age group those between 5 and 10 years old, reported the most.
Recent data showed those 17 and younger are seeing a significant spike in cases. Of this age group those between 5 and 10 years old, reported the most.
US unemployment claims rise as delta variant weighs on economy
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week to 332,000 from a pandemic low, a sign that worsening COVID-19 infections may have slightly increased layoffs.
COVID-19 cases surging among Williamson County kids
COVID-19 cases are surging in children under the age of 18 in Williamson County. This age group is now outpacing those 18 and older on a daily basis.
COVID-19 cases are surging in children under the age of 18 in Williamson County. This age group is now outpacing those 18 and older on a daily basis.
Get a free COVID-19 shot under Friday night lights in Hays County
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.
Get a free COVID-19 shot under Friday night lights in Hays County
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics will be held at upcoming San Marcos High home football games at Toyota Rattler Stadium.
Could Austin City Limits Music Festival be the next event canceled?
New guidelines have left Austin festivals like Bat Fest and the Pecan Street Festival canceled because the city denied their special event permit.
New guidelines have left Austin festivals like Bat Fest and the Pecan Street Festival canceled because the city denied their special event permit.