'These are the hands': Actress Emilia Clarke recites poem in touching tribute for International Nurses Day
The actress thanked all nursing staff around the world amid the fight against COVID-19.
The actress thanked all nursing staff around the world amid the fight against COVID-19.
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
Medical group becomes first in Texas to offer COVID-19 antibody test
The tests will be done at certain Total Primary Care clinics and results will be almost instant.
The tests will be done at certain Total Primary Care clinics and results will be almost instant.
Dell Children's announces major expansion plans, new North Austin children's hospital
Construction on the new hospital will begin February 2021, and it is expected to open in November 2022.
Construction on the new hospital will begin February 2021, and it is expected to open in November 2022.
FOX 7 Discussion: Antibodies from llamas could help fight COVID-19
UT researcher Daniel Wrapp joins Marcel Clarke to speak about new research from UT Austin about llama antibodies and the coronavirus.
UT researcher Daniel Wrapp joins Marcel Clarke to speak about new research from UT Austin about llama antibodies and the coronavirus.
Austin healthcare clinic treating uninsured, underinsured patients reportedly experiencing PPE shortage
Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, Associate Chief Medical Officer at the People’s Community Clinic, says the clinic is experiencing the shortage while testing and treating COVID-19 patients.
Dr. Pritesh Gandhi, Associate Chief Medical Officer at the People’s Community Clinic, says the clinic is experiencing the shortage while testing and treating COVID-19 patients.
New bill proposes student loan forgiveness for health care workers on front lines of COVID-19 fight
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., introduced a bill on Tuesday that would forgive all federal and private student loan debt for front line healthcare workers risking their lives to fight the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
National Guard to come to Williamson County after another death reported
Commissioners were told the number of COVID-19 related deaths by COVID 19, as of noon Tuesday, was at 11.
Commissioners were told the number of COVID-19 related deaths by COVID 19, as of noon Tuesday, was at 11.
Scientists say COVID-19 mutation more contagious than original strain is increasing at ‘alarming rate’
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory say they have identified 14 new mutations of the novel coronavirus that first originated in Wuhan, China in hopes of creating an early warning system to reveal new strains that may render future vaccines ineffective.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 causing strokes in young adults
Doctor Steven Warach with UT Austin joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how the coronavirus appears to be causing strokes in young adults.
Doctor Steven Warach with UT Austin joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how the coronavirus appears to be causing strokes in young adults.
US to rein in flood of virus blood tests after lax oversight
The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy, according to the AP.
The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy, according to the AP.
Bastrop County to conduct random COVID-19 testing
According to the county, health officials will be conducting random testing on approximately 150 volunteers at 14 different locations around the county on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.
According to the county, health officials will be conducting random testing on approximately 150 volunteers at 14 different locations around the county on Thursday, April 23, and Friday, April 24.
Central Texas nurse travels to aid New York during coronavirus outbreak
Jimenez has been a nurse for 23 years and is from Pflugerville, but has been working at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx for the past month.
Jimenez has been a nurse for 23 years and is from Pflugerville, but has been working at Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx for the past month.
Crowd cheers for Washington D.C. flyover to praise essential workers
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
Cheers rose from people gathered on the National Mall on Saturday, May 2, as the US Air Force Thunderbirds and US Navy Blue Angels flew in formation over Washington and Baltimore to salute healthcare and other essential workers.
CLEAT threatens legal action if officers' families not granted benefits for COVID-19 deaths
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas has been begging the governor to add COVID-19 to the list of presumptive illnesses for first responders, meaning it would be assumed they were infected on the job.
The Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas has been begging the governor to add COVID-19 to the list of presumptive illnesses for first responders, meaning it would be assumed they were infected on the job.
LA now offering coronavirus testing to all residents whether they show symptoms or not
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has announced coronavirus testing has expanded throughout the city and testing is now available to all residents—whether they are showing symptoms or not.
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.