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U.S. Secures 171 Million Omicron Covid Shots Ahead of Fall
After a recent summer surge of Covid-19 cases prompted by new omicron BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) bought about 171 million doses of new COVID-19 vaccines that specifically target omicron variants.
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Dallas County Raises Covid Risk Level to Yellow
After two weeks of increasing numbers of reported COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Dallas County raised its COVID-19 risk level to yellow.
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CDC Lifts Testing Requirement For Air Travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced that the order requiring travelers to show a negative COVID-19 test before boarding a flight to the U.S. is rescinded.
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COVID Vaccines For Children Under 5 Expected Soon
Children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccine dose as soon as June 21, if federal regulators approve the shots for that age group as expected.
Allred Visits Ukraine, Returns With COVID
With the world threatened by an ongoing pandemic and the potential for war in Eastern Europe, U.S. Rep. Collin Allred, D-Dallas, visited Ukraine and returned with a mild case of COVID-19.
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Dallas Zoo Reports 5 Gorillas Test Positive for COVID-19
The Dallas Zoo reported five of their western lowland gorillas tested positive for COVID-19 this past week.
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‘Mu’ Variant Arrives in Dallas County
A new strain of COVID-19, Mu, has reached Dallas.
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Voices
When Food Heals the Heart
Sitting on a sparse chair beside the eight-year-old’s bed, Chef Miguel Blasini was covered in a ubiquitous blue mask, gloves, and gown, trying to connect with the boy who was recuperating from a bone marrow transplant.
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Dallas County Updates Guidelines as COVID Threat Level Moves to Red
This week, Dallas County health officials moved the county's COVID-19 threat level to red -- the most severe level of risk -- because of an uptick in cases attributed to the highly contagious delta strain.
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UTSW Warns Of COVID-19 Numbers Like Worst Periods of Pandemic If Trends Continue
A recent report from UT Southwestern showed hospital volumes in North Texas have risen 89% over the past two weeks and their model projects hospitalizations could reach levels similar to the beginning of 2021 -- the worst of the pandemic -- by October if the pace of vaccinations remains the same.
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COVID Variant Prompts Updated Safety Guidance
An uptick in the transmission of the highly contagious delta COVID-19 variant has prompted officials to announce and update safety measures.
Coronavirus
Vaccinations Continue As Cases Steadily Climb
From the policy repercussions of the freeze to an infamous respiratory disease, here is the news that happened on Thursday, April 8, which North Texans should know.
Bill Requiring Power Generators to Prep for Temps Passes Committee
A bill that would require the state's power generators to prepare for extreme temperatures is one step closer to becoming law after making it out of a Texas Senate committee.
During the Pandemic, Athletes, Coaches Find Ways to Stay Competitive
It would have been easy for St. Mark’s School of Texas players and coaches to lament their bad luck or dwell on their missed opportunities.
Camps
Camps Ready To Deploy 2020 Lessons, Bring Back The Bubble
Summer 2021 is HAPPENING! Let’s welcome it with open arms and plan for a typical summer for our children.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 a Once in a Generation-Type Pandemic
To assess health risks while attending a gathering in Dallas County, begin by counting the people in the room.
Happenings on the Hill
The Meadows Museum at SMU has acquired six new works for its collection.
Cattle Baron's Ball
American Cancer Society at Risk of Cutting Cancer Research Funding By 50%
With the American Cancer Society at risk of cutting cancer research funding by 50% this year amind the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers say supporting Cattle Baron’s Ball is more critical than ever.
Cattle Baron's Ball
Online Auction: Cattle Baron’s 2020 Raffle Items
Cattle Baron’s Ball is the largest single-night fundraiser for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. The ball has generated more than $85 million in its 46 years.