'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties
A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott: "It is now time to open Texas 100%"
Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.
Travis Co. Commissioners Court and Austin City Council special joint session - 3/2/21
Austin Public Health discusses latest data on the coronavirus.
CDC-backed tool helps those looking for COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccinefinder.org was created at Boston Children's Hospital to help people find where to go get a flu shot and other vaccines. Now it's being relaunched to help people find the coronavirus vaccine. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has details.
Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.
APH recommends pre-registering for COVID-19 vaccination online
Hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses are coming to Texas this week following the winter freezes which put a hold on distribution
Flu season almost 'non-existent' due to COVID-19, CDC says
According to the CDC, flu cases were at an all time low this year. Some doctors calling this flu season almost “non-existent” as a result of increased COVID-19 precautions.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Deal offers California school districts money to reopen classrooms
Under the deal announced Monday, school districts could receive up to $6.6 billion if they reopen classrooms by March 31. The proposal does not require staff and students to be vaccinated, and districts are not required to have agreements with teachers' unions.
Thousands of invalid vaccine appointments hold up line at UT
Thousands of people scheduled invalid COVID-19 vaccination appointments at the university’s Gregory Gymnasium Monday using a shared link.
APH releases additional first dose appointments Monday evening
Austin Public Health says it will be releasing 4,000 additional first dose appointments March 1 in the evening.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Delta passenger facing $27,500 fine for assaulting flight attendant amid mask dispute, FAA says
A Delta passenger is facing a $27,5000 fine for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant amid a dispute over the flight attendant’s instructions and the airline’s mask policy, the FAA said.
COVID-19-related illness leaves Largo nurse paralyzed from neck down
A nurse paralyzed by a COVID-19-related infection is on his way back home to Florida after spending months recovering in a Massachusetts hospital.
LIVE: Austin Mayor Steve Adler talks winter storm relief, COVID-19
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin’s Casey Claiborne Sunday morning to talk about how relief from the February winter storm is going and the new COVID-19 mass vaccination site at COTA.
Austin 8th grader discovers the ‘music’ of COVID-19
Austin 8th grader Umar Mohammad is passionate about genetics. Using a technique called “DNA Music,” he was able to put the Coronavirus genome to music. The sound that resulted may not be what you’d expect.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.