First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen
More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced.
More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced.
Target giving $500 pandemic bonuses to 375,000 frontline employees
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Target has handed out bonuses before during the pandemic, and this latest one gives $500 to hundreds of thousands of frontline workers.
Rodeo Austin cancels 2021 ProRodeo, Carnival, Fair & BBQ Austin
Because of these circumstances, Rodeo Austin will only be permitted to host private youth competitions in March.
Because of these circumstances, Rodeo Austin will only be permitted to host private youth competitions in March.
Williamson County working on tackling COVID-19 vaccine waitlist
The county opened two vaccine hubs last week. In the first two days, they vaccinated more than 7,000 people.
The county opened two vaccine hubs last week. In the first two days, they vaccinated more than 7,000 people.
Williamson County working on tackling COVID-19 vaccine waitlist
The county opened two vaccine hubs last week. In the first two days, they vaccinated more than 7,000 people.
The county opened two vaccine hubs last week. In the first two days, they vaccinated more than 7,000 people.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
National Guard troops testing positive for COVID-19 claim they are not receiving appropriate medical attention
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
As thousands of National Guard members packed up and left DC, others are staying longer and Fox News has confirmed more than 100 of them have tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin expanded
Since opening, the infusion center has treated 279 patients.
Since opening, the infusion center has treated 279 patients.
Rodeo Austin cancels 2021 ProRodeo, Carnival, Fair & BBQ Austin
For the second year in a row, Rodeo Austin has been forced to cancel its March events due to concerns over the coronavirus.
For the second year in a row, Rodeo Austin has been forced to cancel its March events due to concerns over the coronavirus.
COVID vaccine rollout continues as many wait to be vaccinated
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues this week, but those doses are not coming fast enough to meet the demand in the Austin area.
The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine continues this week, but those doses are not coming fast enough to meet the demand in the Austin area.
Gov. Newsom expected to lift California's stay-at-home order Monday, his office confirms
Restaurant owners and workers are expecting California's stay-at-home order to be lifted sometime Monday.
Restaurant owners and workers are expecting California's stay-at-home order to be lifted sometime Monday.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Georgia captain's COVID-related death leaves sheriff's department 'heartbroken'
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Captain Michael "Mike" Garrigan had been with the Gordon County Sheriff's Office for over 30 years.
Houston nonprofit hosts virtual Austin school fair for families
The Austin virtual school fair included 30 schools, who could chat live with families and students about their school and programs.
The Austin virtual school fair included 30 schools, who could chat live with families and students about their school and programs.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules
President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.