Business owners await City of Austin mask mandate decision
The CDC even announced that you can go without a mask. If you are vaccinated. But some doctors in Texas worry that it may be too soon to do away with them.
The CDC even announced that you can go without a mask. If you are vaccinated. But some doctors in Texas worry that it may be too soon to do away with them.
HHS redirects over $2B in COVID-19 funds for migrant children in shelters
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
The Biden administration says it has directed the Department of Health and Human Services to reroute more than $2 billion of COVID-19 funds to help cover the costs of supporting unaccompanied migrant children that have arrived in the U.S.
Abbott to end federal pandemic-related unemployment benefits for Texans
Texans will no longer be qualified for the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.
Texans will no longer be qualified for the $300 weekly unemployment supplement from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program.
88% of children covered by monthly payments starting in July
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Qualified families will receive a payment of up to $300 per month for each child under 6 and up to $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Car parts, lumber shortages affect Austin, nationwide businesses
Along with the pandemic putting a pause on production, the winter storm in Texas affected the production of some materials - including lumber. Simultaneously, more and more people are moving to Austin.
Along with the pandemic putting a pause on production, the winter storm in Texas affected the production of some materials - including lumber. Simultaneously, more and more people are moving to Austin.
6 county executives ask Cuomo to follow CDC rules on masks
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Six of New York’s county executives are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to update the state’s COVID-19 protocols in accord with new federal guidelines that ease rules for fully vaccinated people.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Walensky cites 'evolving data,' denies 'pressure' for sudden change in mask policy
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Sunday that the agency has always followed "evolving data" on the pandemic and cited two studies published Thursday for the sudden change in mask policy.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.
Most Las Vegas resorts now operating at 100% capacity
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Gambling giants MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment are opening their gambling floors at 100% capacity with no person-to-person distancing requirement
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Central Texas cities lift more restrictions after CDC recommendation
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Central Texas cities lift more restrictions after CDC recommendation
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
The CDC has eased mask-wearing guidance for the fully vaccinated, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
Delaware college using COVID-19 relief funds to forgive over $700K in student debt
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
More than 200 students qualify for the debt forgiveness with the average student qualifying for about $3,200 in relief.
Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.
Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.