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. 

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.

Researchers at University of Pittsburgh develop candidate for potential COVID-19 vaccine

The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19. 

‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus

The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.

Vets now allowed to care for animals through telemedicine

Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt. 

The Sobering Center Austin to be converted into COVID-19 quarantine shelter

Officials say the downtown sobering center hasn't had much usage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this is a way the center could be of help to the city during the crisis.

San Francisco neighbors bang on pots and pans for healthcare heroes

Organizers set aside two full minutes for clapping, cheering and banging on pots and pans in a emotional celebration of health care workers and first responders.

Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas

The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic. 

How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?

Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.

Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight

It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.

Hays County starting at-home COVID-19 testing program

The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.

Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4

Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.