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.

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.

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.

‘One of the greats’: Celebrities, leaders and others pay tribute to Larry King

Celebrities and political leaders, from 50 Cent to the Israeli Prime Minister, are taking to Twitter to remember the late broadcasting giant, who died Saturday at age 87.

California keeps key virus data out of public sight

State health officials said they rely on a very complex set of measurements that would confuse and potentially mislead the public if they were made public.

CapMetro offering free rides to vaccine appointments
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If you live in Austin, you?ve got an appointment for a vaccine but you don?t have a way to get there: Capital Metro has got you covered, free of charge. CapMetro?s Chad Ballentine joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne this week to talk about it.

Landlord demands $20K in back rent from California gym or owners must leave

As a new administration promised relief, the Kovaks found a notice on the door of their Sonoma facility. It was a demand from his out-of-state landlord to pay $20,000 in back rent or vacate the premises in 72 hours.

Godiva closing all its US chocolate shops as pandemic slumps sales

Belgian chocolatier Godiva will sell or close all 128 of its North American shops within the next few months, the company said this week.

Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered

The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.

CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.

Judge orders Pacifica yoga studio that held mask-free classes to shut down

Violations at Pacifica Beach Yoga, located at 1615 Oceana Blvd., included holding indoor “mask-free” yoga classes when gyms and yoga studios are under state health orders to close indoor operations. The studio's owner had already been fined more than $3,700. 

Hays County opens COVID-19 vaccination sign up portal

The Hays County Local Health Department warns residents that due to a very limited supply, time slots will fill up quickly.

APH officials note decline in hospitalizations, ICU numbers

The decline is a crucial step in getting ahead of COVID-19 as public health officials clamor to get everyone vaccinated in the phase 1a and 1b groups.

Hays County opens COVID-19 vaccination sign up portal
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The Hays County Local Health Department warns residents that due to a very limited supply, time slots will fill up quickly.

Austin Public Health provides update on COVID numbers, vaccine rollout
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As officials across the state work to get shots in arms, there are continuous concerns about vaccine access for the groups hardest hit by COVID-19.

Fauci says Trump administration’s approach to COVID-19 ‘very likely’ cost lives

On Friday, during an interview, Dr. Anthony Fauci was asked if the lack of “candor” and “facts in some cases over the last year cost lives.” Fauci responded, “You know, it very likely did.”