Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson Tests Positive For 'Breakthrough Case' Of COVID-19
The mayor said he is fully vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms.
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The mayor said he is fully vaccinated and experiencing mild symptoms.
Texas is getting ready to receive more than 1.3 million doses of Pfizer's pediatric COVID-19 vaccine in the coming week.
The Biden administration says it already has enough vaccine for all 28 million children in the United States who fall in the intended age range. A bigger challenge could be vaccine hesitancy.
Health officials are preparing to roll out booster shots for those who received the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines.
Children aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school.
Southwest Airlines is dropping plans to put unvaccinated employees who have applied for, but haven't yet been approved or denied, a religious or medical exemption on unpaid leave starting in December.
"This is really good news," said Dr. Jon Weidanz, immunologist and Associate Vice President for Research at UT Arlington.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Baltimore announced Scott Eli Harris, 51, of Aubrey, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on a charge of sending a threat across state lines.
The Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council said Tuesday that North Texas hospitals, which face both orders, are now reviewing them, but haven't changed their vaccine requirements.
"The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, and our best defense against the virus, but should remain voluntary and never forced," Gov. Abbott said in a statement.
"In the past, pre-pandemic, oh my gosh this whole area was just populated with people everywhere," said Dallas County Sheriff Marian Brown of the Bear Creek Ranch Community.
Hospitals, airlines, and other companies have made the leap and discovered mandates work to drive up their vaccination rates.
"Southwest Airlines must join our industry peers in complying with the federal government's COVID-19 vaccination directive," said Gary Kelly, Southwest Airlines Chairman and CEO.
The CDC says in 2021 approximately 97% of pregnant people hospitalized (either for illness or for labor and delivery) with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection were unvaccinated.
The FWISD school board voted to approve the one-time stipend for teachers and staff who can show proof of full vaccination by November 15.
The City of Fort Worth is now administering third-shot COVID-19 booster vaccines for immunocompromised patients, along with 1st and 2nd doses for anyone 12 years of age and older.
On September 20 Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon.
Already pushed to the breaking point battling the latest COVID-19 surge, doctors are also busy fighting bad information about the vaccines, especially as it relates to impact on fertility.
Both Pfizer and Moderna are pushing for people to get booster shots, but the FDA has remained neutral on the issue.
A job recruiter said if you are vaccinated t's not a bad idea to put that on your resume because it can be an incentive for hiring.
"The incentive will be distributed in the form of a gift card that can be used as cash," Dallas ISD said in a news release.
Cleta Brown told CBS 11 back in March her only wish was to get vaccinated and live long enough to celebrate her birthday in close contact with family and friends in August. She did that.
Their trial data shows those who received a booster shot saw a nine-fold increase in antibody levels.
Medical experts like Dr. Phil Huang, Director of Dallas County Health and Human Services, said it's another layer showing the vaccine's safety and efficacy.
Vaccinations can be administered as soon as 28 days after the second dose in either the Moderna or the now fully approved Pfizer vaccine.
North Texas faces a dangerous hail threat Tuesday with storms capable of producing baseball-size ice. Here's what experts say to do to stay safe and limit damage.
Police chief Eddie Garcia said they are searching for a male suspect, possibly on foot and possibly armed.
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
The state House and Senate investigating committees are meeting jointly to hear testimony.
Christian M. Bryant, 22, is accused of killing Randolph E. Corrigan, 61.
A tornado watch is also in effect for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex until 9 p.m.
North Texas faces a dangerous hail threat Tuesday with storms capable of producing baseball-size ice. Here's what experts say to do to stay safe and limit damage.
Police chief Eddie Garcia said they are searching for a male suspect, possibly on foot and possibly armed.
As superintendent Dr. Pete Licata restructures the district, staff in these areas have been identified as potential targets for that reduction in force.
The state House and Senate investigating committees are meeting jointly to hear testimony.
Family ignored a nighttime alert during deadly flooding. Now, questions are growing about notification fatigue and whether the system needs changes.
Texans are tuning out more than Amber Alerts, with the highest opt-out rate in the country for wireless emergency alerts.
State records show regulators ordered the removal of a plastic gas pipe installed in the early 1970s after it was linked to multiple explosions and deaths in North Texas.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
A North Texas baby placed under the safe haven law is at the center of a rare custody fight after the biological family came forward months later seeking to reclaim him.
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
King Charles is at the White House for a state dinner, after speaking about what he called the "truly unique" relationship between the U.K. and the U.S. in an address to Congress.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has asked a federal judge to overturn the judge's own ruling that blocked construction of the White House ballroom, in the wake of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting.
Jimmy Kimmel has responded to Donald and Melania Trump calling for ABC to fire him after a joke he made days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
An FBI affidavit filed in federal court lays out more details about Cole Allen's alleged actions before and during the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
After months waiting for a new heart, 9-year-old Penny found hope through music—and a second chance at life.
New Texas regulations took effect March 31 that capped THC in smokable hemp products at 0.3%, banning some popular items.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
Weiser said "the last few years has required a heavy financial lift to continue operating."
Small businesses along South Akard Street say the removal of a key bridge connecting Downtown Dallas to the Cedars neighborhood is already driving customers away, with no return of direct access expected until 2028.
An Amazon Prime delivery in Richardson this week left more behind than intended.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
Flagg was in a tight race with his college roommate and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel for the award throughout the season.
Paige Bueckers is setting boundaries. The Dallas Wings star says her relationship with teammate Azzi Fudd is private—and won't affect their mission to turn the franchise around on the court.
Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 28.9 seconds left in the first overtime and the Minnesota Wild beat the Dallas Stars 3-2 on Saturday in Game 4 to tie the first-round NHL playoff series.
"I didn't want to be known as the girl with one arm that plays soccer," Denver Summit FC player Carson Pickett told CBS News. "I just wanted to be known for the girl that plays soccer."
First lady Melania Trump said that jokes Jimmy Kimmel made on his show days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner were "hateful and violent rhetoric."
Jake was at the funeral for one of his closest friends when he learned of his parents' deaths, he said.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Federal magistrate Renee Harris Toliver told Pooh Sheisty that the evidence against him is strong.
A major music festival featuring the rapper formerly known as Kanye West was canceled after the U.K. government blocked Ye from entering the country.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
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