Omicron Impact on North Texas
There are some signs that the spread of the omicron variant is starting to slow. Meredith Yeomans breaks down what we’re seeing here in North Texas, and the latest impact on our schools.
The Latest
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Tests Positive for COVID-19
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office.
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Some Unable to Order Free COVID-19 Tests From Government Website
One day after the federal government launched a website to take orders for free at-home COVID-19 rapid tests, some say they couldn’t place their orders.
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Arlington ISD to Reopen COVID-19 Testing Site
Arlington ISD announced it will reopen a COVID-19 testing center for students and staff this week.
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Texas College Students Return for Spring Semester Amid Omicron Spike
As students head back to class at the University of North Texas in Denton, some are pushing for classes to be moved online as COVID-19 cases climb higher.
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School Districts Continue to Cancel Classes Due to Surge in COVID-19
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases, fueled by the omicron variant, is forcing some school districts to close specific campuses or even entire districts.
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FEMA Opening Free Drive-Thru COVID Test Site Wednesday Near Arlington Stadiums
A temporary free drive-thru COVID-19 test site will open Wednesday in Arlington in the city’s entertainment district near the stadiums.
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COVIDTests.gov Opens Early, Now Taking Orders for Free Rapid Tests
The federal government’s website where Americans can go to order four free at-home rapid COVID-19 testing kits quietly launched Tuesday.
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Surge in COVID-19 Cases Forces School Districts to Cancel Classes
The recent surge in COVID-19 cases, fueled by the omicron variant, is forcing some school districts to close specific campuses or even entire districts.
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Specialized Programs for COVID Long-Haulers Filling in North Texas
As the number of cases of COVID-19 climbs, so does the number of people battling long-term side effects.
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How to Cope With Worries, Anxiety During Omicron Spike
If you haven’t caught COVID-19 yet, doctors say there is a high chance you will in the coming weeks. Katy Blakey spoke to a mom going through what many moms are going through and, a psychologist and executive director of the Momentous Institute about how to handle your social and emotional health if you or someone in your family gets...... -
Hospitals Feel Crush Of Omicron Surge
Omicron is fueling a rise in hospitalizations while sickening frontline workers at the same rate.
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North Texas Couple Turns Lay Offs Into New Career
The COVID-19 pandemic has led millions of Americans to change their career paths. It’s been dubbed ‘The Great Resignation.’
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Shoppers Notice Empty Cold and Cough Medication Shelves
Shoppers may have noticed empty or near-empty shelves in supermarkets or pharmacies when looking for over-the-counter cold, cough and flu medication and treatment items.
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North Texas Schools Battle COVID-19 Surge, Substitute Shortage
The COVID-19 crisis in North Texas Schools continues as districts struggle to fill classrooms with educators. While some districts scramble to attract substitutes, others are closing schools altogether.
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Omicron Surge Sets Highs for New Infections, Pediatric Hospitalizations
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, the reported number of new daily infections is setting new high marks in North Texas.
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Tarrant County DA Warns of Fake Pop-Up COVID Testing Sites
As cases of the omicron variant continue to surge in North Texas, the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office is warning residents to be on the lookout for fake COVID-19 testing sites looking to steal personal information.
