Covid 19

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM/AP) – The Dallas Cowboys are going virtual with meetings leading into Thursday’s game at New Orleans with COVID-19 infections on the rise again within the team. Coach Mike McCarthy says right tackle Terence Steele is among the positive COVID-19 tests and won’t play against the Saints. Offensive line coach Joe Philbin and assistant strength and conditioning coach Kendall Smith will miss their second consecutive games. Three more members of the staff are also out. They are strength and conditioning coordinator Harold Nash, assistant offensive line coach Jeff Blasko and offensive assistant Scott Tolzien. (© Copyright 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.) … [Read more...] about COVID-19 Outbreak Sends Dallas Cowboys Back To Virtual Meetings

PHILADELPHIA (CNN) — The discovery of a new variant of the COVID-19 virus has left governments around the world scrambling, leading to a steady stream of increased travel restrictions since the World Health Organization designated B.1.1.529 ” as a “variant of concern” on November 26. Little is known about the new variant, dubbed Omicron, including how it will impact those infected or the levels of efficacy vaccines provide against it. READ MORE: Temple University Student Samuel Sean Collington Killed In Off-Campus Shooting In North Philadelphia But officials in many countries aren’t taking chances. Major travel destinations have moved to block flights from multiple countries in southern Africa following the discovery of the Omicron variant, while others are limiting travel from affected areas to citizens only. For those hoping the worst of the pandemic was in the rear view mirror and they could finally plan some long-overdue getaways abroad, the news comes as a harsh blow and … [Read more...] about How The New COVID-19 Variant Impacts Your Travel Plans

FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – Dallas Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy will not be on the sidelines for Thursday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints, due to testing positive for COVID-19, the team confirmed Monday morning, Nov. 29. The team announced he will still be in meetings and game preparations on a virtual basis the rest of the week. His 10:15 a.m. regularly scheduled news conference was cancelled. The team released the following statement on McCarthy: Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has been entered into the NFL’s Covid protocols this morning. Although he will not be on the field for the Saints game, McCarthy will continue to direct, and be in involved in, all meetings and game preparations on a virtual basis for the remainder of the week, including Thursday’s meetings in New Orleans. The team will conduct all of its meetings today virtually and proceed with its regularly scheduled practice session at 12:15 p.m. The Cowboys announced Sunday, … [Read more...] about Cowboys Head Coach Mike McCarthy Out For Thursday Night’s Game At Saints Due To Positive COVID-19 Test

WHITTIER (CBSLA) — Parents in Whittier joined a statewide protest Monday against the proposed COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all schoolchildren. (credit: CBS) READ MORE: Breaking: Plane Grounded On LAX Runway The rally at Parnell Park was one of many that took place Monday across the state as part of a coordinated “school sit-out.” It was organized by critics who say the COVID vaccine has not undergone enough testing to make parents feel safe about giving it to their children. Parents at the rally carried signs that said, “My Body, My Choice,” “Freedom Not Force,” and “I Am Mama Hear Me Roar.” READ MORE: Authorities Conduct Raid On Home Of Marilyn Manson Organizer Monique Holguin says the group believes parents should have the right to choose. “We are not anti-vax, we are anti-mandate with the loss of choice. Because you can’t mandate something that is gonna require multiple boosters like the flu shot, and with the variant changes, are not going to be … [Read more...] about Whittier Parents Rally Against California’s Proposed COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate For All Schoolchildren

by J.D. Miles | CBS 11 FRISCO, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) – The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for a game Thursday night, Dec. 2 unlike any other in the franchise‘s history. At least nine players and coaches, including Head Coach Mike McCarthy, won’t be in New Orleans because of COVID-19. Some fans outside The Star in Frisco Wednesday evening said they worried about the team’s chances against the Saints. “Hopefully we will pull through,” said Cowboys fan Ivan Olivares. Cowboys fan Trell Taylor said, “Very worried. It’s like if we don’t have nobody then who’s gonna play for us?” The Cowboys will play a game in New Orleans Thursday night with Defensive Coordinator Dan Quinn filling in for Head Coach Mike McCarthy who will stay home as he recovers from COVID-19. Eight other players and coaches are also battling the virus, which has some fans concerned that it will derail an otherwise promising season. “It’s a national curse, it’s a global curse,” said Cowboys fan Bryan Wood. … [Read more...] about Cowboys Prepare For Thursday Night Game Missing 9 Players And Coaches Due To COVID-19