New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask

Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.

Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Travis County canceled for Feb. 26

Travis County's drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Travis County Constable Precinct 4 Office has been canceled for Saturday.

Austin Public Health announces changes to COVID-19 vaccine operations

APH says its teams will now focus on the Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP), which offers COVID-19 vaccines at locations in otherwise hard-to-reach areas.

Police clear Ottawa 'Freedom convoy' protesters at Parliament to end siege

Police in tactical gear quickly gained ground Saturday against demonstrators who are facing of one of the biggest police enforcement actions in Canada’s history, with officers drawn from around the country.

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Feb. 18-21 around Travis County

Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.

Travis County moves drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving to the Ray Martinez building at the Travis County Constable Pct. 4 Office starting Feb. 19.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.

Where can I get a COVID vaccine or booster shot in Travis County?

There’s still time to get up to date with your COVID vaccine or booster shot! Vaccines offer the best protection against infection during travel and gatherings.

Trucker protests: Police arrest protesters blocking US-Canada bridge

Police arrested the remaining protesters near the busiest U.S.-Canadian border crossing, as they try to end a demonstration against COVID-19 restrictions.

Windsor police removing protesters from Ambassador Bridge Saturday morning

“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” another said.

Trucker protest: Canadian judge orders end to blockade on Ambassador Bridge

A Canadian judge has ordered protesters at the Ambassador Bridge over the U.S.-Canadian border to end the 5-day-old blockade that has disrupted the flow of goods between the two countries and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.

AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”