Jeff Williams said he was diagnosed Dec. 23 during a Facebook Live conference with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce and urged Arlington citizens to continue social distancing and wearing masks.
The fire department is expecting another batch of vaccines to arrive as soon as next week, said Richard Fegan, Arlington Fire Department public information officer.
COVID-19 vaccines met with skepticism due to rapid development, historic distrust toward health care
Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is expected to receive a Food and Drug Administration ruling by Thursday, and Moderna’s ruling is expected by Dec. 17.
According to Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-32, establishments in the North Central Texas region could have their occupancy limit reduced to 50%, and bars could close entirely.
The 15 cases reported from Nov. 21 to Nov. 29 include eight students and seven employees.
There is a connection between three cases reported this week and four students who tested positive are university housing residents among residence halls and university apartments
The additional cases bring the county’s cumulative case count up to 85,759, with 63,000 of those cases projected to have recovered.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these tips to lower the risk and supplement state and local regulations.
University spokesperson Joe Carpenter said 24 student cases and three employee cases are currently active.
The additional cases bring Tarrant County’s cumulative case count up to 71,166. Nearly 56,000 of those cases are projected to have recovered.
As of Thursday, 34 positive COVID-19 cases remain active, university spokesperson Joe Carpenter said in an email.
The cases were reported between Oct. 2 and Oct. 9 and include 10 students, 11 staff members and an individual who is a student and a staff member.
Brad Barnes, the stock show’s president and general manager, said the decision was “heartbreaking” and “not made lightly.”
The additional 11 cases this week reflect a cross-section of students on campus and include staff and contractors, university spokesperson Joe Carpenter said.
As of Friday afternoon, all previously scheduled campaign events with the president are being moved to virtual events or temporarily postponed, according to campaign manager Bill Stepien.
Homecoming king and queen voting will still take place during campus elections, Oct. 26 through Oct. 29.
As cases increase, the university needs to report cases directly to students and give more detailed information about the cases themselves.
Some cases are the result of active testing in designated student populations such as student-athletes and individuals associated with past reported positive cases identified through contact tracing.
UTA Athletics has confirmed it will be postponing this week’s volleyball matches after players on the team tested positive for COVID-19, according to a department press release.
If a student, faculty or staff member is personally diagnosed with COVID-19, they must report it to the university by filling out a personal diagnosis form and will need to self-isolate.
Excluding bars, businesses currently open at 50% capacity in the 19 hospital regions where COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped can open at 75% capacity starting Monday.
While students had an extended spring break in March, many professors and instructors underwent training to learn how to work remotely and transition their courses online.
Regular festivities were canceled due to COVID-19, but you can still indulge yourself with these socially distanced offerings.
UTA started the fall semester with 21 cases dating back to March 14. Now, about two weeks later, 20 new cases have been reported.
Whether it’s keeping yourself safe while on campus or getting tested if you experience symptoms, here’s all you need to know about the university’s coronavirus guidelines.
Some potential speakers are avoiding digital shows because of potential pirating risks, but the university is working with agencies to find suitable candidates.
Fraternity and Sorority Life is recruiting via online videos and virtual meetings, and in-person events later in the semester will abide by UTA’s event guidelines to ensure safety.
Visual reminders of attending school in the COVID-19 era greeted students while staff members found ways to accommodate their safety.
Students began settling back into their homes on campus as the university prepares for the fall semester amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Students are recommended to minimize social activity and avoid large gatherings while performing daily self-assessment checks before coming to campus.
“It’s for the good of our community, and I apologize to no one for it,” Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks said after the court voted unanimously for the extension.
With over 5 million cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. since March, UTA and universities across the state have reopened their doors to students for the fall semester.
With a class of about 3,800 incoming freshmen, many new students will have an on-campus experience like no other.
Superintendent Marcelo Cavazos said the district will follow science and virus trends before reopening in-person classes on Sept. 28.
Milliken toured the North Texas Genome Center, which will be a pop-up operation for COVID-19 testing, and observed preparations in the Central Library and the University Center during his visit.
The Maverick Activities Center will reopen Monday to students and faculty with enhanced health and safety protocols, according to a Campus Recreation email Wednesday.
Students should complete the training in Canvas by Sept. 11. All students, faculty and staff are expected to complete the training, regardless if courses are on or off campus.
The Central Library will only be open to active students, faculty and staff and has augmented its hours of operations and services and placed additional safety measures.
A multi-day move in schedule, revised guest policies and the implementation of social distancing and safety measures are among some changes to life on campus this semester.
One hundred and seventeen residents have been relocated from Lipscomb Hall to Vandergriff Hall for the academic year, and 26 graduate students have been relocated from Lipscomb Hall to West Hall.
Students that are experiencing symptoms or have been exposed to someone testing positive should call Health Services to set up a telehealth visit.
The request is intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19 when classes begin again Aug. 26.
The Shorthorn is keeping track of confirmed COVID-19 cases at UTA. In the table below, the cases are separated into different categories, and it will be updated as cases are reported.
Purchases include signage, personal protective equipment, contactless faucets, door foot pulls and plexiglass in areas where transactions occur.
Broadcast communication senior Cecillia Nguyen was shocked when her summer study abroad trip was canceled, but she understands the need for precaution amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As students prioritize financial stability and the well-being of themselves and their loved ones, many are reluctant to return to campus for classes.
While meal plan rates will remain the same with no additional costs, hours of operation will be altered to allow for frequent cleanings.
The collection's four parts — web archiving, saving emails, community submissions and oral history — create a diverse overview of the community’s response to the pandemic.
The funds are to assist local governments in protecting Texans and preventing the spread of the virus and will go toward things like first responder pay and equipment.
Boxes of 50 masks will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis at Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Thursday.
While meal plan rates will remain the same with no additional costs, hours of operation will be altered to allow for frequent cleanings.
The collection's four parts — web archiving, saving emails, community submissions and oral history — create a diverse overview of the community’s response to the pandemic.
The funds are to assist local governments in protecting Texans and preventing the spread of the virus and will go toward things like first responder pay and equipment.
Boxes of 50 masks will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis at Arlington ISD Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m on Thursday.
Scheduled listening sessions via Microsoft Teams will be conducted to receive further input from UTA international students and ask questions.
During the virtual panel and Q&A, practicing North Texas social workers were invited to share their insight and experiences amid the pandemic.
To minimize the risk of spreading COVID-19, student athletes will complete a daily symptoms survey, have daily temperature checks taken and access to locker rooms will be limited.
The phased approach will ensure social distancing, availability of personal protective equipment and employee-student training availability.
UTA international students can reach out to the Office of International Education for assistance at international@uta.edu or 817-272-2355.
The state of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to need-based financial aid programs for students enrolled in higher education institutions, according to an Office of the Texas Governor press release Wednesday.
If hospitalizations and an increase in positive cases become too much, Abbott said the state has strategies to reduce the spread of the virus without returning to stay-at-home policies.
If a student or employee gets sick because of the coronavirus, the fallout and blame could fall on the shoulders of our campus and UT System leaders.
Offering people basic income can be effective especially during an unpredictable crisis like this pandemic.
Different professors had varying experiences with online classes prior to the campus shutdown, and each course provided different challenges in the transition.
With three of the five phases already implemented, upcoming phases will include the use of reserves and furloughs/layoffs to address the budgets of fiscal years 2020 and 2021.
Eight out of 10 COVID-19-related deaths reported in the U.S. have been in adults 65 years or older, and the CDC recommends older adults stay home as much as possible.
Philip Baiden, social work assistant professor, said having proper support mechanisms such as someone to talk to during the pandemic can help one cope with the stress and trauma of COVID-19.
Nursing alumna fights COVID-19 on the front lines, serves Hispanic and Latin community during crisis
Isabel Muñoz is part of a team of 12 staff members at Clinicas Mi Doctor, a clinic which serves primarily Hispanic and Latin communities by testing for coronavirus.
While some students were able to return home before restrictions on travel from the US and other countries took hold, others were kept in the states and forced to adapt.
COVID-19 disrupted the lives of virtually everyone at UTA, along with the rest of the country. Here’s how our community has adapted to a changed world.
While close quarters are unavoidable while in jail, inmates and jailers alike are taking steps to stay sanitary.
The archive is accepting both digital and physical materials such as diary entries, photographs and social media posts to document community experiences during the pandemic.
Instead of keeping seniors in limbo, the university can learn from how Arlington ISD is handling its spring 2020 graduation ceremonies.
Wednesday’s distribution from Texas Rangers Parking Lot R provided the masks to restaurant and business employees in preparation for upcoming reopenings.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that hair salons may reopen Friday and gyms can reopen on May 18 with social distancing guidelines in place.
Trump has possessed little to no qualities of a suitable leader in a time of crisis and has shown a lack of basic competence in understanding the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tarrant County donated the masks, which will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis at Texas Rangers Parking Lot R on Wednesday.
The reported cases bring the county’s total case count to 4,133 and total deaths to 111, and medical models show the next few days as the county’s peak with declines expected in mid-May.
The U.S. Department of Education has asked the UT System to provide records of its relationship with the lab.
Despite Abbott ending the state’s stay-at-home order and superseding local shelter-in-place orders, it’s imperative that we as residents do not perceive this as a win over COVID-19.
The UT System is working closely with Gov. Greg Abbott regarding the plan to reopen the institutions and will follow his leadership, UT System Chancellor James Milliken said.
Many nonessential businesses are reopening with restrictions, but leaving self-isolation so soon isn’t worth the risk.
The pandemic struck during the busiest season for tattoo artists, and since their service is deemed unessential, many are just trying to survive until they can reopen.
Fire Chief Don Crowson said from a Tarrant County perspective, the virus is still deadly to the elderly and is disproportionately affecting the African American and Hispanic populations.
Dallas County advises to continue social distancing despite Gov. Abbott’s plans to reopen businesses
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said the county has not seen a decline in deaths, new cases or hospitalizations in the last two weeks.
The newly-added COVID-19 drive-thru testing center in Arlington administered 133 free tests to Tarrant County residents on its first day of operations Friday.
Four friends meet in a parking lot of a church while practicing social distancing April 27 in Fort Worth. The mothers have met three times since social distancing began as a means to unwind without their children, Burleson resident Margie Johnston said. The four friends put their kids to bed…
Many students are financially insecure during the pandemic, and alleviating this stress could help them focus on studying or job hunting.
Gov. Abbott announces businesses can reopen with some restrictions, stay-at-home order ends April 30
As part of phase one in a plan to reopen Texas, locations such as retail stores, restaurants, malls and movie theaters will be allowed to function at 25% capacity.
If we wish to reopen businesses to minimize the economic impact of the virus, we must inform the decision with more widespread testing.
Alongside over 100 Texas mayors, Mayor Jeff Williams sent a letter to the Texas Congressional Delegation requesting that they pass a fourth bill to help with the pandemic.
With many people stuck at home, students and hairstylists think now might be the perfect time to try dyeing your hair without fear of messing up your look.
The city hopes to implement the site by the end of the week, and it will be accessible to all of Tarrant County but will serve predominantly the east and south portions of the county.
The Shorthorn talks to Dr. Cynthia Simmons, Arlington EMS System medical director, and Emergency Management administrator Irish Hancock about the pandemic.
The extension is to keep residents safe and stabilize nonessential movement as the county eases restrictions on businesses, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins said.
Tarrant County Public Health advises the risk of anyone contracting COVID-19 from picking up food at Swift Elementary School is very low.
Social distancing is impacting people’s mental health in different ways, but there are steps we can take to combat these negative effects.
Input from medical professionals, businesses and community leaders will be used to ensure a safe way to reopen business in Texas without spurring the spread of COVID-19.
Tarrant County Public Health will administer testing from the site, and Fire Chief Don Crowson said more information on the location will be announced next week.
The plan — dubbed ‘Opening Up America Again’ — aims to reopen the nation state by state as hospital visits for Influenza-like illnesses and COVID-19 cases decrease.
The county itself will not enforce the requirement; however, businesses do have the option to refuse service to anyone without a face covering.
The new locations will provide 160 free tests a day, which patients will be able to register for via an online assessment tool.
Due to social distancing guidelines and shelter-in-place orders, The Big Event will take place virtually on Saturday.
Photos: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County gives free meals to over a hundred people a day
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County has been providing free meals for members of the community since around March 24. From 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday, the Elm Street location serves around 100 to 180 people a day, said Haley Vanderveer, Boys & Girls Clubs academic succ…
The global number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths reached over 134,000 and the total number of reported cases exceeded 2 million, according to data retrieved Wednesday from Johns Hopkins University.
Allowable projects and purchases with this funding include equipment, supplies, training and addressing the medical needs of inmates in local jails and detention centers.
Tarrant County reported four additional deaths and Dallas County reported 10 additional deaths, the most in one day for the county.
Just like the essential workers keeping cities operational, UTA has its share of essential workers who put themselves and their health at risk for our university.
Investment bank Goldman Sachs, nonprofit LiftFund and other financial institutions are partnering as part of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.
The state currently has 13,484 reported COVID-19 cases with 271 deaths, and the extended declaration is meant to ensure adequate public health resources and support capabilities.
For something as basic and crucial for living as food, not aiding one another if we have the opportunity stands against everything we are as a nation and community.
The sites will use the 15 minute Abbott Laboratories testing equipment, and each can potentially administer about 3,000 tests per day, Gov. Greg Abbott said.
The ages of the deceased ranged from 47 to 88, with two of the patients having underlying health conditions, according to the release.
Students will have until the new extended drop date of April 28 to decide if they want eligible courses to be graded on a pass or fail basis.
As of Sunday afternoon, there are a total of 418 confirmed cases in Tarrant County, with 11 deaths and 23 recoveries.
Don’t contribute to the rise of coronavirus cases or increase the pressure on the health care system just because you wanted to go out.
Two UTA mathematics faculty members and one graduate student explain how research using differential equations shows the effectiveness of social distancing.
Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins also announced that he would extend the county’s stay-at-home order to April 30.
The grants will be used to fight COVID-19 at various fronts, including providing funding for public testing, personal protective equipment and delivering meals.
The global number of confirmed deaths related to COVID-19 reached 53,000 and the total number of reported cases exceeded 1 million, according to data retrieved Thursday from Johns Hopkins University.
The Faculty Senate’s recommendation that pass/fail options should be made at the college level would favor some students over others and lead to confusion.
With every breaking news and COVID-19 update around the world, along with the economic impacts, the limitations of our health care systems and how our government is handling or mishandling the situation, some good old-fashioned escapism is in order. And maybe a good Old-Fashioned.
Issues regarding critical infrastructure, worship services and the sale of firearms during the COVID-19 pandemic were discussed during the teleconference.
The decision was made because of current projections of COVID-19 peaking into June, said Pranesh Aswath, senior vice provost for Academic Planning and Policy.
Community Voices columnist Kara Otuke says rugged individualism breeds selfishness, and politicians who follow this ideal may let down their constituents.
Every Tuesday at the Tri-C, around 10 people wearing masks and gloves sort canned food and cereal boxes into 100 bags to serve to the UTA community during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
When I left campus the Friday before spring break, I, like most of us, never thought it would be for the last time this semester.
Over 4,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Texas, and Dallas County reported its largest spike in cases in a single day.
How steep the curve for coronavirus cases gets depends on how well the executive orders on social distancing are followed, County Judge Clay Jenkins said.
Landlords oftentimes depend on the rent received to put food on their table, pay their mortgages and also pay the taxes for their property and the properties they rent.
The order also extends social distancing to remain in effect from April 2 to April 30, establishes guidelines for essential services and activities and extends school closures to May 4.
For students who don’t have access to the technology, the Learning Ally program, available through Canvas, can help students with a variety of disabilities access their classes.
While COVID-19 has us cooped up at home, here are some console, PC and mobile games to keep you occupied with hours of fun gameplay.
Commission-regulated utility companies have suspended water disconnections, and an electricity relief program was created for those who qualify for unemployment.
By including provisional case numbers alongside confirmed cases, the county hopes to further public understanding of the virus’s spread.
The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department will allow engagement in outdoor activities through the use of hike and bike trail systems at local parks.
This comes after the original 15-day guidelines were set to expire Monday. These guidelines include avoiding social gatherings of more than 10 people and working from home among other things.
One of the executive orders restricts travel by road from any location in Louisiana, while the other stops the release of “dangerous felons,” from Texas jails during the disaster.
The new measures will include notifying all staff of any positive COVID-19 cases and requiring workers to wear masks and have their temperature taken on site.
President Donald Trump signed the act into effect Friday, but dependents are excluded according to the language of the bill.
Going back to work is not the solution. Instead, our local and state leaders have to find some way to provide housing relief for their residents as other states and cities have done.
When the university transferred all classes online in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, many teachers needed to pivot to bring their course material to the students.
UT System Chancellor James Milliken said the system intends for every student to persist in getting the credit for which they are registered.
Associate news editor Angelica Perez shares how leaving UTA made her realize just how important living on campus was to her university experience.
While most students have left campus in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, the mostly empty campus is still home to many.
Information on the candidates will be available on the Student Governance website and social media, and students can vote online from April 13 to April 16.
Trump approves Texas’ major disaster declaration, Tarrant County sees 25% increase in COVID-19 cases
There have been 1,147 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths reported in Texas, and six of those deaths come out of Dallas County.
Students don’t need to take any action to request a refund, but it may take up to 30 days to process. Refunds will automatically be issued to those who are eligible.
All businesses except for essential business must remain closed to the public, according to the order.
The postponement comes after Gov. Greg Abbott signed an executive order on March 18 allowing political subdivisions to move their elections to the next uniform date, Nov. 3.