Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
State Fair of Texas asks for public’s help planning 2021 fair
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
Hays County resident tests positive for new COVID-19 variant
A resident in Hays County has tested positive for the UK variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in the US at the end of December 2020.
A resident in Hays County has tested positive for the UK variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in the US at the end of December 2020.
City of Austin Utilities plan additional financial relief
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
California probes whistleblower allegations from state COVID lab
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
AISD to propose one-time retention incentive for employees
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 4 of risk-based guidelines
Tuesday, Austin Public Health lowered the community's COVID-19 risk guidelines from stage five to stage four.
Tuesday, Austin Public Health lowered the community's COVID-19 risk guidelines from stage five to stage four.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
ShadowGlen Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19
Manor Independent School District released a letter informing the community that a student at ShadowGlen Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19
Manor Independent School District released a letter informing the community that a student at ShadowGlen Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 4 of risk-based guidelines
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Application opens February 15 for Texas Rent Relief Program
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Don?t take over-the-counter pain relievers before getting vaccine
FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike joins Leslie Rangel to talk about the advice you should avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen before getting the COVID vaccine.
FOX Medical Team's Doctor Mike joins Leslie Rangel to talk about the advice you should avoid taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen before getting the COVID vaccine.
Is it safe to visit family, friends if they have received the vaccine?
Thousands of Travis County residents, 65, and older, have received their dose of the vaccine. Is it safe for family and friends to visit them now?
Thousands of Travis County residents, 65, and older, have received their dose of the vaccine. Is it safe for family and friends to visit them now?