Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Tech team up to produce 50,000 plastic surgical shields
Coco-Cola and Georgia Tech have teamed up to help protect medical workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by making face shields.
Coco-Cola and Georgia Tech have teamed up to help protect medical workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by making face shields.
FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Eanes ISD donates iPads to Dell Seton Medical Center
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
Local hospitals worry protective gear supplies may dry up before a COVID-19 surge
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin EMS Association creates relief fund following positive coronavirus EMS case
The relief fund is tax-deductible and will go towards helping medics with the costs that they may face while fighting coronavirus.
The relief fund is tax-deductible and will go towards helping medics with the costs that they may face while fighting coronavirus.
Abbott issues executive order postponing "not immediately necessary" medical procedures
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
Gov. Greg Abbott says more medical supplies headed to Texas hospitals
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that more supplies are coming to Texas hospitals.
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that more supplies are coming to Texas hospitals.
Central Texas universities, colleges donate PPE gear to help with COVID-19 response
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Texas Democrats commemorate 10th anniversary of ACA signing
On Monday afternoon state leaders held a press conference via telephone to honor the 10th year of Obamacare being signed. There were primarily Texas Democrats on the call voicing recent concerns.
On Monday afternoon state leaders held a press conference via telephone to honor the 10th year of Obamacare being signed. There were primarily Texas Democrats on the call voicing recent concerns.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
COVID-19 testing blunders crippled US response as coronavirus spread
More than two months after the first U.S. case of the new virus was confirmed, many people still cannot get tested.
More than two months after the first U.S. case of the new virus was confirmed, many people still cannot get tested.
Unions asking for 15% COVID-19 hazard pay; some call that 'ridiculous'
Some unions are asking for hazard pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Others are calling that plea ridiculous.
Some unions are asking for hazard pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Others are calling that plea ridiculous.
Thousands of stolen coronavirus respirator masks found in Oregon, donated to hospitals as arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Williamson, Travis counties issue health orders to healthcare facilities with new COVID-19 guidelines
Local doctors have new guidelines they must follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Local doctors have new guidelines they must follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
CommUnityCare announces clinic, service changes in response to COVID-19
Effective Monday, March 23, health care services at seven CommUnityCare clinics will be suspended indefinitely.
Effective Monday, March 23, health care services at seven CommUnityCare clinics will be suspended indefinitely.
Austin couple having difficult time getting tested for COVID-19
Leslie Jones said they keep going in circles when it comes to where they can get tested. Right now they are in self-quarantine.
Leslie Jones said they keep going in circles when it comes to where they can get tested. Right now they are in self-quarantine.
Carnival offers cruise ships as floating hospitals amid coronavirus pandemic
Carnival hopes that offering their ships as hospitals will free up additional space on land to treat patients with COVID-19.
Carnival hopes that offering their ships as hospitals will free up additional space on land to treat patients with COVID-19.
President Trump announces FDA is fastracking anti-viral treatments for coronavirus patients
On Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed developments regarding anti-viral therapies and his hope for two drugs that can potentially treat symptoms of those who have been infected with COVID-19.
On Thursday, President Donald Trump discussed developments regarding anti-viral therapies and his hope for two drugs that can potentially treat symptoms of those who have been infected with COVID-19.