Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March

America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.

Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds

Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms

As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."

Stuck on a long vaccine waitlist? Llano County says sign up here

The county judge said people who’ve been waiting on waitlists in bigger cities might have more luck if they sign up for a vaccine in Llano County. 

Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
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As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."

Stuck on a long vaccine waitlist? Llano County says sign up here
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The county judge said people who?ve been waiting on waitlists in bigger cities might have more luck if they sign up for a vaccine in Llano County.?

All SMCISD students expected to return to campus starting April 12

All students, except those with approved medical exemptions, will be expected to return for in-person learning starting April 12.

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

13 states, including Florida, sue Biden administration over stimulus tax rule

Thirteen states, including Florida, are suing President Joe Biden's administration over a rule in the federal stimulus that bars states from using relief money to offset tax cuts.

Whataburger thanks employees with more than $90 million in bonuses

Whataburger is showing its appreciation for its employees and awarding more than $90 million in bonuses to its employees.

Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.

Austin adolescents in Pfizer vaccine study showing promising results
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Pfizer recently began testing their vaccine on children age 5-11 and the company has plans to include children as young as 6 months as trials continue.

Travis County closer to moving to stage two COVID-19 guidelines

Despite an aggressive COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Austin's health authority says masks may stick around for a little while longer.

NFL planning to remove COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated personnel

The NFL has plans to eliminate some restrictions from its current COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated players, coaches and personnel.

France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.

Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19

People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.

Texas lawmakers consider restructuring state pandemic response

Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.