CDC finds 10 cases of life-threatening reaction to COVID-19 vaccine out of more than 4M administered doses

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has detected only 10 cases of anaphylaxis — a rare, life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after vaccination — out of 4 million of the first doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says

There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.

Coronavirus has killed 371 law enforcement officers, union says

An astonishing 371 law enforcement officers have died from the novel coronavirus in the U.S., with nearly 95 of those COVID-19 deaths reported in Texas alone, statistics released Friday show.

Small businesses in Texas can apply to COVID-19 rapid testing program

Small businesses interested in participating in the program should contact their local Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Austin Public Health provides update on COVID numbers, vaccine rollout

Austin Public Health is providing its weekly update on the coronavirus including the latest numbers as well as the rollout of the vaccine

Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine

For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.

Austin doctor shares her experiences with second COVID-19 vaccine
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For the past year, Dr. Aliza Norwood says COVID-19 has really worried her since she is in the healthcare industry and works directly with patients.

Eanes ISD secures more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines for staff

Eanes ISD's superintendent spoke Thursday about how they were able to secure 138 COVID-19 vaccines for district staff.

Eanes ISD secures more than 100 COVID-19 vaccines for staff
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Eanes ISD's superintendent spoke Thursday about how they were able to secure 138 COVID-19 vaccines for district staff.

Mass distribution event held at Travis County Expo Center
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The Central Texas Food Bank continues to need volunteers to help out with these distributions. You can sign up at centraltexasfoodbank.org

Student loan payment pause extended through Sept. 30 by Biden executive orders

After an executive order by President Joe Biden, the U.S. Department of Education will extend the pause on student loan payments and collections until Sept. 30, 2021.

Study: Half of US adults not wearing masks when in close contact with others

According to findings released by researchers at USC, three out of 10 Los Angeles County residents and nearly half of adults in the U.S. are not wearing protective face masks when they are in close contact with people who live outside their households.

Biden signs 10 executive orders on pandemic, warns things will ‘get worse before they get better’

On his second day as commander in chief, President Joe Biden signed 10 executive orders aimed at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but issued a stark warning to Americans: “Things are going to continue to get worse before they get better.”

Texas shows 450 new COVID-19 deaths as state toll nears 33,000

Texas state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday as fatalities rapidly mount after a recent surge in hospitalizations.