Ferris City Manager Worried That Texas' Therapeutic Treatment Supply Isn't Prepared For Omicron Surge
Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said today that he is concerned there will be a shortage of new treatments in the immediate future.
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Ferris City Manager Brooks Williams said today that he is concerned there will be a shortage of new treatments in the immediate future.
On Tuesday, President Biden asked Americans to get vaccinated and announced other measures to help fight the Omicron variant.
Across North Texas local health departments are mirroring President Biden's urgency to get vaccinated.
Finding places to get tested for COVID-19 has become a challenge as the Omicron variant spreads.
With the Omicron variant spreading rapidly, healthcare professionals are concerned about the load on nurses and staff.
President Biden will outline how the country is prepared and preparing more to counter the surge in omicron infections.
Moderna said lab tests showed omicron-neutralizing antibodies were low after two doses of its jab, but 29 days after a booster dose of 50 micrograms, they increased about 37-fold.
It's been two years since the first COVID-19 cases were detected in China, and we are still not out of the woods yet.
Health officials reported the first case of the Omicron variant in Denton County on Tuesday.
The local cases involve patients ages 35 and 40 and neither have a recent travel history or underlying health conditions.
One in three Americans are expected to travel during the Christmas holiday. This has some health officials on high alert as COVID cases rise across the country.
The patient in her 40s was recently diagnosed with COVID-19 in Harris County.
The ever-changing landscape of COVID-19 has some people wondering if they should cancel their plans.
If you have any international travel plans coming up, you should know about the tighter COVID-19 testing timeline that went into effect on Monday.
CDC officials announced Thursday that they are working with authorities in Minnesota and New York to investigate a confirmed case of COVID-19 caused by the Omricron variant.
The COVID-19 omicron variant has officially hit American soil, but it's too soon to tell exactly how it will impact the spread of the virus in North Texas.
A person in California became the first in the U.S. to have an identified case of the omicron variant of COVID-19, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said in a statement today that everyone age 18 or older should get a booster shot after their initial immunization to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus as fears grow about a new variant.
President Biden said the U.S. has more tools to fight COVID-19 than ever before, and is in a much better position to fight the virus than it was in March 2020, or even December 2020.
Being on the suspense list does not mean you lose your right to vote, but you will need to take a few quick steps to make sure your ballot counts.
For them, answering the call was never really a question.
Planning and zoning proposals indicate the planned data center would occupy a plot of land near future homes.
A spokesperson said the family got out before the blaze got worse.
Investigators said the suspect allegedly entered the business armed with a knife and demanded money from employees.
Being on the suspense list does not mean you lose your right to vote, but you will need to take a few quick steps to make sure your ballot counts.
For them, answering the call was never really a question.
Planning and zoning proposals indicate the planned data center would occupy a plot of land near future homes.
The wildfire, which has torn through Palo Pinto and Jack counties, has forced evacuations, closed roads and disrupted schools.
A spokesperson said the family got out before the blaze got worse.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
Lawmakers could also vote on condemning socialism and censuring GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards.
"We're going to be changing the name of Lake Ontario, effective immediately, to Lake America," the president said before he signed the order.
Google announced that it had begun rolling out changes to how its maps display Lake Ontario's name, after President Trump signed an executive order changing it to "Lake America."
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
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.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Online county records showed that Fields was charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. TCU is located in Tarrant County.
Arike Ogunbowale scored 18 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and the Dallas Wings beat the Connecticut Sun 97-71 in the final game before the FIBA World Cup break.
Scottie Scheffler is the FedEx Cup champion for the second time.
Tessler did not say what Pete's next steps would be or if he has spoken with other teams.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
