Texas Medical Association supports Gov. Abbott's gradual, science-based approach to reopen Texas economy
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
The Texas Medical Association (TMA) said it supports Governor Greg Abbott's plan to reopen businesses, calling it a gradual, science based approach to reopen the Texas economy safely.
Berkeley business creates 'cap shields' made of baseball hats for healthcare workers
The business is mass producing what it calls CapShields and giving them away for free here in the Bay Area and across the country.
The business is mass producing what it calls CapShields and giving them away for free here in the Bay Area and across the country.
President Trump announces partnership to make 60,000 ventilators available to COVID-19 patients
The president said that the partnership will enable hospitals to lend unused ventilators to other hospitals with more pressing needs.
The president said that the partnership will enable hospitals to lend unused ventilators to other hospitals with more pressing needs.
Appeals court allows medication abortions in Texas during pandemic
Over the weekend, Texas abortion clinics asked the Supreme Court to step in to allow medication abortions.
Over the weekend, Texas abortion clinics asked the Supreme Court to step in to allow medication abortions.
Uninsured in Texas: COVID-19 services available in Central Texas
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, minorities make up a large percentage of those uninsured in Texas in 2018. Hispanics are the largest population with 29-percent, followed by African Americans at 16-percent.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, minorities make up a large percentage of those uninsured in Texas in 2018. Hispanics are the largest population with 29-percent, followed by African Americans at 16-percent.
Thunderbirds honor coronavirus responders with Las Vegas flyover for 'true heroes'
High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
High in the skies over Las Vegas, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron -- also known as the “Thunderbirds" -- showed its support on Saturday for those on the frontlines responding to the coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas nurses fighting the coronavirus pandemic
Texas Nurses Association CEO Cindy Zolinerek joins FOX 7 Austin's Marcel Clarke to talk about what is needed in the fight against COVID-19.
Texas Nurses Association CEO Cindy Zolinerek joins FOX 7 Austin's Marcel Clarke to talk about what is needed in the fight against COVID-19.
TIMELAPSE: UK constructs temporary hospital to prepare for coronavirus patients
The video only lasts 30 seconds, but crews needed eight days to build the NHS Nightingale Bristol, a temporary hospital designed to supplement any hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
The video only lasts 30 seconds, but crews needed eight days to build the NHS Nightingale Bristol, a temporary hospital designed to supplement any hospital overwhelmed by the coronavirus.
Federal stockpile of N95 respirators, other protective equipment nearly depleted
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
Federal stocks of protective equipment nearly depleted: HHS
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
The Strategic National Stockpile is nearly out of the N95 respirators, surgical masks, face, shields, gowns and other medical supplies desperately needed to protect front-line medical workers treating coronavirus patients.
City of Austin develops surge plan in case hospitals are overwhelmed
The surge plan is designed to address additional patient care needs should COVID-19 infections result in an overcapacity of the hospital system.
The surge plan is designed to address additional patient care needs should COVID-19 infections result in an overcapacity of the hospital system.
Abbott waives regulations to increase job capacities of pharmacy technicians, interns
The governor's office says the two waivers can be used at the discretion of pharmacists.
The governor's office says the two waivers can be used at the discretion of pharmacists.
Appeals court upholds Texas executive order postponing non-essential medical procedures, including abortions
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
Walgreens expands coronavirus drive-thru testing sites across 7 states
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
LA Fire Department launches Telemedicine program
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.
Local group makes ear-relief accessory for healthcare workers wearing face masks
A group has created headbands which makes it more comfortable for healthcare workers who have to wear face masks.
A group has created headbands which makes it more comfortable for healthcare workers who have to wear face masks.
NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for nurses and doctors
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
FOX 7 Discussion: HAAM CEO on resources for struggling Austin musicians
HAAM CEO Reenie Collins joins Marcel Clarke to talk about available resources for Austin musicians struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19.
HAAM CEO Reenie Collins joins Marcel Clarke to talk about available resources for Austin musicians struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19.