FOX 7 Discussion: Protecting nursing home populations
State Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke to talk about what the state of Texas is doing to protect vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes.
State Rep. James Talarico joins Marcel Clarke to talk about what the state of Texas is doing to protect vulnerable populations, including those who live in nursing homes.
Local doctor opens nursing homes only for patients infected with COVID-19
In an effort to reduce the growing number of deaths in nursing homes as a result of COVID-19, one local doctor has opened up several assisted living facilities only for treating patients who have tested positive for the virus.
In an effort to reduce the growing number of deaths in nursing homes as a result of COVID-19, one local doctor has opened up several assisted living facilities only for treating patients who have tested positive for the virus.
Austin technology firm clears almost $2M in medical debt for Austin residents
In the next few weeks, more than 700 Austin-area families will receive notices in the mail that their medical debt has been forgiven.
In the next few weeks, more than 700 Austin-area families will receive notices in the mail that their medical debt has been forgiven.
Irvine-based company among first to offer COVID-19 antibody testing to employees
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees.
Social distancing will continue ‘through the summer,’ Dr. Deborah Birx says
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
The White House Coronavirus Task Force response coordinator also addressed Trump's musings about sunlight and disinfectant as a possible COVID-19 treatment.
Texas slowly starts reopening with some stores offering "retail-to-go"
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
Gov. Greg Abbott has been working towards reopening the state without spreading COVID-19.
FDA warns against use of hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 outside of hospitals, clinical trials
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the antimalarial drugs after it became aware of reported heart risks. Both have been embraced by Trump and others as a potential COVID-19 treatment.
FOX 7 Discussion: Pediatric care during coronavirus pandemic
Pediatrician and author doctor Tanya Altmann joins Marcel Clarke to talk about COVID-19 pandemic creating concerns for parents.
Pediatrician and author doctor Tanya Altmann joins Marcel Clarke to talk about COVID-19 pandemic creating concerns for parents.
10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
LA expands COVID-19 testing to all critical workers whether they show symptoms or not
Starting Thursday, April 23 testing will be available to all frontline workers whether they show symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
Starting Thursday, April 23 testing will be available to all frontline workers whether they show symptoms of COVID-19 or not.
One single Austin nursing home has more than 35 residents with COVID-19
So far there have been eight outbreaks in nursing homes and senior care facilities around Austin.
So far there have been eight outbreaks in nursing homes and senior care facilities around Austin.
Elective surgeries across Texas resume as Gov. Abbott moves to reopen the state
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
Gov. Greg Abbott issued executive orders Friday to reopen Texas. By Wednesday, elective surgery restrictions were loosened allowing more surgeries to take place.
CDC director warns that COVID-19 could return in winter combined with flu in deadlier second wave
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning of an even deadlier second wave of COVID-19 come winter.
Pharmaceutical company offering free insulin to diabetic patients who have lost health coverage
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced that it will offer a free supply of insulin for 90 days to people with diabetes who have lost health insurance due to a change in job status because of the COVID-19 crisis.
State, U of M, Mayo Clinic sign deal to increase testing in Minnesota
Gov. Tim Walz says a deal struck with the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic will allow for testing of 20,000 Minnesotans per day for the coronavirus, a development Walz's health commissioner said could be achieved within a few weeks.
Gov. Tim Walz says a deal struck with the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic will allow for testing of 20,000 Minnesotans per day for the coronavirus, a development Walz's health commissioner said could be achieved within a few weeks.
Newsom: California will resume surgeries, launch 86 testing sites
Hospital will begin scheduling some surgeries again and California will launch 86 more testing sites for the coronavirus, Gov. Newsom announced.
Hospital will begin scheduling some surgeries again and California will launch 86 more testing sites for the coronavirus, Gov. Newsom announced.
Administration offers plan to cover COVID care for uninsured
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Uninsured people would not be liable for costs, according to the Associated Press.
Hospital reinstates suspended Santa Monica nurses who demanded proper PPE to treat COVID-19 patients
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
At least 10 nurses are heading back to the COVID-19 ward this week after being suspended for demanding protective respirator masks, the National Nurses United union said Tuesday.
More deaths, no benefit from malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in VA coronavirus study
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
With 368 patients, it’s the largest look so far of hydroxychloroquine with or without the antibiotic azithromycin for COVID-19.
Travis County updates control order issued for nursing homes, long-term care facilities
The new orders enhance protections against the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations in the event of positive cases and clusters.
The new orders enhance protections against the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations in the event of positive cases and clusters.