US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
Williamson County closing down mass COVID vaccination sites
Officials say more than 80% of those over age 65 have been vaccinated with at least one more dose.
Officials say more than 80% of those over age 65 have been vaccinated with at least one more dose.
Biden administration expanding summer food program for 34 million schoolchildren
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Families of eligible children would receive $6.82 per child for each weekday — adding up to $375 for food per child over the summer months.
Restaurants say they're having trouble hiring; employees found other jobs during pandemic
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
But a key ingredient to a successful comeback is having enough employees, and for many, that’s a problem. Restaurants are not only working to fill tables, they’re working to fill positions.
Alaska Airlines says state senator banned for refusing to follow face mask requirements
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Senator Lora Reinbold from Alaska has been banned from Alaska Airlines for her "continued refusal to comply with employee instruction regarding the current mask policy,” an airline spokesperson said.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Austin half marathon brings back normalcy for runners
Organizers reduced capacity by 53%, assigned start times were extended over a longer period and mass-gathering activities were eliminated.
Organizers reduced capacity by 53%, assigned start times were extended over a longer period and mass-gathering activities were eliminated.
US pledges aid 'immediately' to India amid devastating COVID-19 surge
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections - nearly 350,000 cases, spurred by an insidious new variant that emerged there.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Man charged with infecting 22 people with COVID-19
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
He coughed on work colleagues and told them “I’m going to give you all the coronavirus."
COTA offers walk-up vaccines, AISD vaccinates students and staff
AISD staff, students and family members ages 16 and older can get vaccinated at a drive-through clinic on Sunday at COTA from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
AISD staff, students and family members ages 16 and older can get vaccinated at a drive-through clinic on Sunday at COTA from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
ZooTampa may begin vaccinating animals against COVID-19 this summer or fall
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
With three vaccines authorized by the FDA for emergency use in humans, getting some relief from the coronavirus pandemic seems within reach, but how does that translate to animals?
Georgia mom blasts school board for making kids wear COVID face masks: ‘Take these masks off of my child’
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
Georgia mom Courtney Ann Taylor's speech to the Gwinnett County Board of Education went viral
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Florida church leader, family indicted for allegedly selling bleach as fake COVID-19 cure
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
A family accused of selling a toxic industrial bleach as a coronavirus cure through their church has been indicted on federal charges.
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Austin Public Health weekly news conference on COVID-19 - 4/23/21
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
No appointments necessary for COTA drive-thru clinic this weekend
No appointments will be required at the drive-thru vaccine clinic at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25.
No appointments will be required at the drive-thru vaccine clinic at Circuit of The Americas (COTA) from Friday, April 23 through Sunday, April 25.