Coronavirus In Texas: Doctors Say Execution Drugs Could Help COVID-19 Patients
Many medications used to sedate and immobilize people put on ventilators and to treat their pain are the same drugs that states use to put inmates to death.
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Many medications used to sedate and immobilize people put on ventilators and to treat their pain are the same drugs that states use to put inmates to death.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson shared via Twitter on Monday afternoon that Dallas and Fort Worth will each get a new, 15-minute drive-thru testing site thanks to Walgreens.
As the total number of confirmed cases in Dallas County reached 2,512 on Monday, officials have not reported any new coronavirus-related deaths for the second day in a row.
Coronavirus testing is now open in Dallas County to all grocery, big box and other essential people working in retail, regardless of symptoms, according to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Dallas County health officials have reported 104 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the county's total to 2,428.
Dallas County reported an additional 134 cases of the coronavirus as well as five new deaths Saturday.
County commissioners and residents have voiced their skepticism after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced a requirement for face masks at essential businesses.
tarting this week, both drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Dallas County have opened the criteria for those who qualify for tests.
As Dallas County crosses the 2,000 mark of confirmed coronavirus cases, officials will be requiring visitors and employees at essential businesses to cover their faces, Judge Clay Jenkins announced Thursday.
FEMA has provided all of the testing kits and protective gear for healthcare workers at both Dallas sites.
Alan Garrido-Hernandez was shortly transported to the Dallas County Jail and charged with murder. His bond was set at $150,000.
The mosquito traps were collected from the 75104 zip code of Cedar Hill.
Another woman has died from the novel coronavirus in Dallas County, health officials said Wednesday.
Calling it 'less invasive', one of two drive-thru novel coronavirus testing sites in Dallas County has started using a self-swab testing kit.
Dallas County wants to significantly ramp up public testing, as it looks at long-term strategies to contain the novel coronavirus.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins practiced social distancing and participated in a video interview concerning the COVID-19 crisis with the Texas Tribune.
The Texas Department of State Health Services says about 1,300 people with the disease are currently hospitalized and more than 2,000 have recovered.
The 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st deaths from COVID-19 were individuals who had been critically ill in nearby hospitals.
It's been one month since Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced the county's first positive case of the coronavirus. Since then, there have been more than 1,500 others.
The 26th and 27th deaths were reported from area hospitals, including: a Garland man in his 60s and a Grand Prairie man in his 70s. Both had additional underlying health conditions.
Collin County health officials reported 19 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total there to 201.
Since the first case of COVID reported on March 10, there have been a total of 1,537 cases reported in Dallas County.
Flattening the curve refers to community isolation measures that keep the daily number of disease cases at a manageable level for hospitals.
Dallas County has reported 108 news cases of COVID-19, along with its 21st and 22nd deaths related to the virus.
Healthcare workers will soon offer a less invasive and painful nasal swab test for the coronavirus in Dallas county.
Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it.
City leaders partner with Fort Worth to trap and remove stray dogs after weeks of concern from residents and animal advocates.
Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.
The civil lawsuit stems from an alleged incident in 2018 at AT&T Stadium.
Community High students describe panic during the latest lockdown. The district schedules an emergency meeting on campus safety
The longtime Texas pastor admitted to indecent conduct with a child, resolving a decades-old case tied to allegations of abuse in Oklahoma.
Cindy Clemishire says Morris groomed her for years, beginning when she was 12, and that Gateway Church's response added to the trauma.
Dee Parsons, who published survivor Cindy Clemishire's story, says the conviction sends a global message and offers hope to survivors still waiting to be heard.
Across social media, posts are circulating about families skipping the State Fair of Texas this year because they say they simply can't afford it.
City leaders partner with Fort Worth to trap and remove stray dogs after weeks of concern from residents and animal advocates.
Even officers fired for drugs or excessive force can win their jobs back under Texas' civil service system — and many do.
The CBS News Texas I-Team first reported in April that many veterans were receiving fewer approved hours through the Department of Veterans Affairs' Homemaker Home Health Aide (H/HHA) Program.
Out of 59 North Texas school districts the CBS News Texas I-Team surveyed, five adopted Bluebonnet Learning RLA for this school year.
Court records reviewed by the CBS News Texas I-Team show Cobos-Martinez, a Cuban national, had been arrested multiple times over the past eight years.
Lithium-ion battery fires are rising in North Texas, pushing firefighters to test new tactics against the dangerous blazes.
The Department of Homeland Security and FBI have issued a joint intelligence bulletin obtained by CBS News that warns of attacks on ICE by "domestic violent extremists."
Texas Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas discusses the government shutdown. "This really goes to show you just how ineffective the Republicans are when it comes to governance," said Crockett. She also discusses the hearing in federal court on whether the new congressional maps in Texas should be implemented for the 2026 primary.
Texas Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz discusses the government shutdown. He says," The Schumer shutdown is really about two things," including "free healthcare for illegal aliens." He also talks about the hearing in federal court in El Paso over the new Congressional maps in Texas.
Texas Republican U.S. Rep. Brandon Gill of Flower Mound discusses the government shutdown to start out October. He says that House Republicans did their job and "Democrats simply rejected it," putting them at fault for the shutdown.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
"For us, it's a lifestyle," said Joe Chavez. "It's not just a weekend of cruising. It's a whole culture, it's a whole thing."
"We would love for them to feel as if they are performing with us, that's our goal."
You can't talk about impactful Texas musicians without mentioning Jose De Leon Hernandez—better known as Little Joe from "Little Joe y la Familia."
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
Chef Rambo Saucedo, from Cantina Laredo shares how food plays a role in the celebration and preservation of culture.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Shep, 11, has the fatal disease, but isn't letting it stop him from living his life.
President Trump's announcement this week about an alleged link between Tylenol and autism has drawn pushback from medical experts.
A team of Harvard researchers analyzed data for more than 66,000 nurses, ages 36 to 56, who were surveyed about their own health for 20 years.
Four physicians, who recently resigned from the CDC in protest, tell "Sunday Morning" they believe HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is jeopardizing the nation's public health.
When it comes to children with disabilities, the focus is often on their needs, but a North Texas nonprofit is shifting attention to the moms who make sure those needs are met.
The SEC approved TXSE as a national securities exchange, paving the way for the first new, fully integrated U.S. stock exchange in decades — and the only one based in Texas.
The Plano store will close in early 2027 after the company sold the property to the mall's developer.
At Crecer Beauty Salon and Plant Shop, it's not just the greenery that will pull you in, it's the energy.
As dozens of new laws take effect across Texas this month, the ban on THC-infused vape products is already having a visible impact on small businesses across North Texas.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Giants executive Buster Posey doesn't consider his former manager Bruce Bochy a candidate to fill the vacant position again for San Francisco.
The Dallas Wings have fired coach Chris Koclanes after going 10-34 in his only season.
Bruce Bochy will not return as the Texas Rangers manager next season, the organization announced Monday night.
Kyrie Irving says he's on schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL and Anthony Davis will need protective eyewear for the rest of his career after surgery to repair a detached retina.
Brandon Aubrey and Brandon McManus traded short field goals in overtime, and Micah Parsons' highly anticipated return to Dallas ended with the Cowboys and Green Bay Packers in a 40-40 tie.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
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.
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