Millions Of Texans Waiting, Wondering When They'll Be Able To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
"How are we supposed to get this?... Primary care doctor, Walgreens, cardiologist or what…," one CBS 11 viewer asked.
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"How are we supposed to get this?... Primary care doctor, Walgreens, cardiologist or what…," one CBS 11 viewer asked.
The city anticipates receiving its first doses within the next 72 hours for inoculations to begin Saturday, Dec. 26.
Data from the Texas Department of State Health Services shows only El Paso County has more active cases than Tarrant County.
"We are echoing the requests of our health care heroes: that everyone make sacrifices this year to protect our community and save lives," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
The Texas Department of State Health Services says, it will take a different approach, prioritizing adults 65 and older and anyone over 16 years old with certain high risk health conditions.
"We're receiving 100 doses to give our firefighters," said Farmers Branch Fire Chief Gabriel Vargas. "I'm glad we were selected. We can't wait to start pushing it out."
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said 1,000 people are hospitalized with COVID-19 for the first time during the pandemic.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,382 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County on Thursday, along with 10 more deaths.
The first Pfizer vaccine shipments arrived this week at North Texas hospitals. The state expects to receive even more in the coming weeks.
"Today's number of 2,438 cases is 250 more new cases than we have ever experienced in any one day," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Randy Isenberg said hours after getting the infusion, he felt like a new person. "It means that your fever's gone. The muscle aches, the fatigue."
There is a cumulative total of 147,591 COVID-19 cases in Dallas County, including 1,391 deaths.
"It's an emotional and exciting day. We've been dealing with this since March taking care of the sickest patients here," said Dr. Zachary Dreyfuss, an ICU physician.
There is a cumulative total of 146,042 cases (PCR test), including 1,385 deaths after six more were announced on Monday, the same day the first COVID-19 vaccines were given in the U.S.
There are currently 101 active long-term care facility outbreaks. This is the highest number of long-term care facilities with active outbreaks in Dallas County.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced Wednesday night, Dec. 9, he has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be quarantining at his ranch.
Texas on Tuesday reported more than 15,000 newly confirmed daily cases of the coronavirus amid spikes in cases and hospitalization as winter approaches.
Area hospitals are seeing record numbers of patients and remain concerned about additional increases related to the holiday season and related activities, DCHHS said.
"That's a critical need in Texas right now. We're seeing hospitals in various parts of the state, starting to see more and more COVID patients again."
There is a cumulative total of 136,283 cases (PCR test), including 1,237 confirmed deaths since the pandemic began.
Parkland, UT Southwestern, Methodist Dallas and Texas Health Harris are set to get the largest deliveries with 5,850 doses each.
The reversal comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week issued nonbiding guidance that called for putting nursing home residents first along with frontline medical staff.
Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 906 additional positive COVID-19 cases in Dallas County along with eight deaths on Friday, Dec. 4.
The 2,122 new cases is the second highest number of new COVID-19 infections Dallas County has reported in a single day.
On Wednesday, the number of people being treated for Covid-19 in North Texas hospitals exceeded 15% of the region's total hospital capacity for the sixth straight day.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
Criswell says recovery starts immediately – from insurance questions to navigating potential federal aid – as communities face growing disaster risks and possible changes to FEMA's role.
Katie Buck waded into dangerous, fast‑moving water to free trapped animals — including a porcupine she carried out bare‑handed — as her rescue facility was overwhelmed by sudden flooding.
Using data from federal science and environmental agencies, the team measured not only how much rainfall fell in the area but also the extent of the area affected.
Moviegoers travel for hours and buy tickets months in advance to experience the massive film format shown at only 25 theaters nationwide.
The city's annual program aims to boost literacy by keeping children reading through the summer, offering prizes and support from the public library system.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Prosper police detectives say they were punished after reporting an alleged affair between a sergeant and a detective, prompting accusations that the department retaliated against whistleblowers.
Only about 7% of homes in Texas have flood insurance.
Payments for country club dues, luxury jet services, and even a reality show competition are not how you'd expect a community non-profit to use its donations.
An alleged leader of the operation was arrested in Europe and returned to the United States last week.
Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller Sarah Eckhardt tells Jack Fink about her race against Republican Don Huffines, who will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st. She also discusses her opposition to the taxpayer-funded school choice program, calling it a voucher scheme.
Republican candidate for Texas Comptroller Don Huffines will become Acting Comptroller on August 1st, months before he is set to face Democratic candidate Sarah Eckhardt. "I wanted as much of a head start as I could get in the office to understand it," Huffines told Jack Fink. "Understand the processes, understand the team members and the government."
President Trump delivered a speech on election security Thursday night at the White House. Here are the facts behind some of his claims.
Republican Texas Rep. Wes Virdell tells Jack Fink about the flood conditions while outside the emergency operations center in Kerrville. As the Guadalupe River overflows behind him, he discusses how last year's flooding affected the area during the current floods. He also said the legislature will need to allocate more money for flooding sirens, and that the $50 million doesn't go far enough because one county alone will need $40 million.
"Markets already move on Truth Social posts," the company's chief executive said in the Truth API announcement.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about this pest and how to keep your pets safe and healthy.
Health officials are warning Texans about a seasonal rise in the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis, with cases reported across the state.
Mayor Jim Ross said hotel revenue in the city was a record $31 million in June, smashing the previous mark of $23 million.
Cuban alleges Patrick Dumont has engaged in "adversarial business practices."
During every U.S. World Cup match, 18-year-old Aaron Dotson was selling patriotic gear in downtown Dallas.
A growing number of solar customers across the country have been left in limbo following a company's closure or bankruptcy.
Customers say they've gone to three, sometimes even four stores, to find a specific jersey.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jones has not yet been seen at a tournament-high nine games at the Cowboys' home stadium.
France and Spain meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semifinal showdown at Dallas Stadium.
Red, white, and blue filled Klyde Warren Park in Downtown Dallas, but it's the flag of France, not the U.S.A., flying over hundreds of fans.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
