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The World Health Organization's statement that Omicron is a "variant of concern" is yet another strong reminder that the severely unequal access to COVID-19 vaccines poses a serious threat to the world's population.The pandemic has exposed…

National Academy for Oak CliffSubject: “Move A&M Job Growth To Oak Cliff,” by Robert L. Prejean, Nov. 20 Letters.I was touched by Prejean's letter about his proposal for a location for the Texas A&M University System in Oak…

Toyota North America, based in Plano, plans a return to the office in January that does not include a vaccination mandate but intends to follow new rules that include a requirement to test unvaccinated employees weekly.Toyota is…

Happy Thursday, Irving Metro folks! Here is everything you need to know to start informed today. First the weather today: Cool with clouds and sun. High: 58 Low: 41. Here are the top stories in Irving today: Big news for many in the…

Here’s what you need to know:ImageRosie Manzo, left, watching as her brother, Esteban, 15, got the Pfizer vaccine at a mobile clinic in Santa Ana, Calif., in August.Credit...Jae C. Hong/Associated PressA surge driven by the Delta variant…

Texas is building barriers for womenRe: "Analysts: Abortion Ban Won't Scare Business - Despite the public outcry, the benefits of staying in Texas outweigh the burdens," according to Saturday's news.While I have always valued Ray…

Abbott the obstructionistAs we watched the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001 and the deaths of nearly 3,000 Americans, the governor of Texas and several other "red" states appear poised to end the deaths of more…

Dallas County's health director on Monday expressed concern about a possible spike in COVID-19 holidays due to crowds and Labor Day gatherings. There has been some encouraging news that adult cases in the county may have…

Pathetic politicalRe: "Buried Doubts, Public Deception," Sunday Arts & Life Book Review and "Remember, We Leave No One Behind - Biden's Failure in Afghanistan Is the Greatest Foreign Policy Disaster in US History, Says Rep. Van…

Despite the surge in Delta variant COVID-19 cases, companies in North Texas are still unwilling to require vaccinations.Only 8% of the companies surveyed by the Dallas Regional Chamber require vaccinations for employees to return to the…

The COVID-19 news is all too well known these days. Case numbers explode. Hospitals are near the limit of their capacity. More and more beds in the intensive care unit are occupied by people who have difficulty breathing. Heated…

The Houston Chronicle's Live Updates blog documents the latest events in the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the Houston area, the state of Texas and across the U.S. Today's latest updates 9:30…

ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Die Anchorage Daily News berichtet, dass die Rockband Foo Fighters verlangt, dass…

Share the article Last updated 3 minutes agoDallas Fort Worth International Airport, in partnership with the United States National Guard, will offer free Covid-19 vaccines to all international travelers and anyone who…

Lissabon, Portugal – Portugal weitet seine COVID-19-Impfstoffeinführung auf alle Kinder zwischen 12 und 15 Jahren aus.Die Ankündigung der Generaldirektion für Gesundheit am Dienstag erfolgte nach Tagen der Unsicherheit über den Umzug.…

Well done, GrigsbyRe: "Abbott's missteps drive insane - Texans continue to be haunted by governor's decisions and anti-vaccine rhetoric," by Sharon Grigsby, Wednesday Metro & Business column.Kudos to Sharon Grigsby for calling on our…

The faith-based, nonprofit Texas Health Resources system announced Friday that its 23,000 employees must be fully vaccinated by September 10, making it the third major North Texas employer to enforce a mandatory requirement.Meanwhile,…

Baylor Scott & White Health, das größte gemeinnützige Krankenhaussystem in Texas, verlangt, dass alle Mitarbeiter gegen COVID-19 geimpft werden, nachdem Anstiege der Delta-Variante die Gesundheitsrisiken landesweit erhöhen, teilte…

Volunteer groups in a number of cities have started going door-to-door to promote COVID-19 vaccinations as the Delta variant threat reportedly worsens. The Delta variant poses a significant risk to those who have not been vaccinated, and…