Navy hospital ship coming to New York—but not for a few weeks
President Trump is going to deploy a Navy hospital ship for New York to use to treat coronavirus victims.
President Trump is going to deploy a Navy hospital ship for New York to use to treat coronavirus victims.
Austin Regional Clinic launches COVID-19 hotline, other safety protocols
ARC's COVID-19 information and advice hotline is 24/7 and will provide advice on self-care and treatment recommendations.
ARC's COVID-19 information and advice hotline is 24/7 and will provide advice on self-care and treatment recommendations.
Chief Medical Officer confirms physician with St. David's HealthCare is presumptive positive COVID-19 case
St. David's HealthCare's Chief Medical Officer says that the majority of the interaction between the physician and patients/staff occurred in areas where most healthcare workers were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), which reduces the risk of exposure to a very low level,
St. David's HealthCare's Chief Medical Officer says that the majority of the interaction between the physician and patients/staff occurred in areas where most healthcare workers were wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), which reduces the risk of exposure to a very low level,
Austin-Travis County ramps up COVID-19 testing capacity
About 1,000 test kits have been received by the local health authority from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
About 1,000 test kits have been received by the local health authority from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
US hospitals fear crippling shortage of ventilators for coronavirus patients
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
The Society of Critical Care Medicine has projected that 960,000 coronavirus patients in the U.S. may need to be put on ventilators at one point or another during the outbreak.
Pentagon to give respirator masks, ventilators to HHS
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the first million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said the first million respirator masks will be made available immediately.
City of Austin highlights services being offered to community during COVID-19 pandemic
The article includes a summary of some of the services being offered by the City of Austin and Travis County.
The article includes a summary of some of the services being offered by the City of Austin and Travis County.
Pence asks construction companies to donate N95 industrial masks to local hospitals
Vice President Pence called on construction companies Tuesday to donate their N95 respirator masks to hospitals to protect front-line responders from the coronavirus pandemic.
Vice President Pence called on construction companies Tuesday to donate their N95 respirator masks to hospitals to protect front-line responders from the coronavirus pandemic.
Desperate need for blood donations amid coronavirus pandemic, Red Cross says
The current coronavirus pandemic is already impacting the national blood supply and drives here in the Southern California Region.
The current coronavirus pandemic is already impacting the national blood supply and drives here in the Southern California Region.
Doctor separates COVID-19 fact from fiction
With all the uncertainty about the coronavirus, one North Texas expert is answering the questions many people have.
With all the uncertainty about the coronavirus, one North Texas expert is answering the questions many people have.
Texas Governor Abbott to hold video conference with Texas hospitals
Governor Abbott is expected to hold the video conference at 11 a.m. at the State Operations Centers in Austin.
Governor Abbott is expected to hold the video conference at 11 a.m. at the State Operations Centers in Austin.
Coronavirus accelerates need for telemedicine
Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading.
Consulting with a doctor by voice or video - at least at first- will keep people in, and keep illness from spreading.
100 coronavirus questions answered by world-leading virologist Peter Piot
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Professor Peter Piot, a world-leading virologist and the director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, answered 100 questions about the coronavirus during an interview with TEDMED Foundation Director Jay Walker.
Local hospitals change visitor policies due to coronavirus
That includes limiting visitors with symptoms associated with COVID-19 or who have had contact with someone who is confirmed to have the virus.
That includes limiting visitors with symptoms associated with COVID-19 or who have had contact with someone who is confirmed to have the virus.
Minnesota woman struggling to be tested after doctor recommends COVID-19 screening
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
As cases pile up around the country, and with nine now confirmed in Minnesota, the coronavirus pandemic has many people who are feeling sick wondering if they should be tested for COVID-19.
CDC director commits to COVID-19 testing for all Americans, regardless of insurance coverage
After a back-and-forth with California Rep. Katie Porter, Dr. Robert Redfield said all Americans can be tested for the novel coronavirus, even if they are uninsured.
After a back-and-forth with California Rep. Katie Porter, Dr. Robert Redfield said all Americans can be tested for the novel coronavirus, even if they are uninsured.
UT study: White, suburban, college educated Texans less likely to vaccinate children
Areas with higher percentages of young children, ethnically white people and people with a bachelor's degree were more also more likely to have higher exemption rates.
Areas with higher percentages of young children, ethnically white people and people with a bachelor's degree were more also more likely to have higher exemption rates.
Insulin-cost capping bill passes in Virginia General Assembly
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Amidst a flurry of progressive new laws, legislators in Virginia passed a bill last week that will cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $50.
Elderly Wimberley couple without “life-sustaining” medicine while quarantined on California cruise
Governor Gavin Newsom of California says approximately 3,000 people quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of San Francisco will disembark in Oakland Monday.
Governor Gavin Newsom of California says approximately 3,000 people quarantined on the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of San Francisco will disembark in Oakland Monday.
Class Act: Austin ISD to bring new telemedicine program to campuses
Austin ISD's new partnership with the Austin-based Virtual Care for Kids program is the focus of this Class Act.
Austin ISD's new partnership with the Austin-based Virtual Care for Kids program is the focus of this Class Act.