Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine begins arriving in Texas on Tuesday

The first 24,000 doses of the new Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will go to federal vaccination sites in Dallas, Tarrant and Harris counties on Tuesday, and the state expects more than 200,000 doses will be allocated to Texas next week.

Flu season almost 'non-existent' due to COVID-19, CDC says

According to the CDC, flu cases were at an all time low this year. Some doctors calling this flu season almost “non-existent” as a result of increased COVID-19 precautions.

US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say

With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.

Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people

During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.

Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms

Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.

Thousands of invalid vaccine appointments hold up line at UT

Thousands of people scheduled invalid COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the university’s Gregory Gymnasium Monday using a shared link. 

Family hopes laughter, sunshine will help Largo nurse paralyzed after COVID-related illness

Desmon Silva has been hospitalized in Boston since July after doctors say a COVID-19-related infection led to paralysis. Monday, the 23-year-old from Largo returned home via air ambulance.

4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA

The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.

US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.

Delta passenger facing $27,500 fine for assaulting flight attendant amid mask dispute, FAA says

A Delta passenger is facing a $27,5000 fine for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant amid a dispute over the flight attendant’s instructions and the airline’s mask policy, the FAA said.

COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say

Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.

COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down

A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.

37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday

About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.

LIVE: Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks winter storm relief, COVID-19
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Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin’s Casey Claiborne Sunday morning to talk about how relief from the February winter storm is going and the new COVID-19 mass vaccination site at COTA.

CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine

The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.

Austin 8th grader discovers the ?music? of COVID-19
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Austin 8th grader Umar Mohammad is passionate about genetics. Using a technique called ?DNA Music,? he was able to put the Coronavirus genome to music. The sound that resulted may not be what you?d expect.

Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs

Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.