$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Austin ISD distributes a million meals to caregivers of students
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
AISD distributes a million meals distributed to caregivers of students
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
The caregiver meals are being put together by local eateries before being distributed at 48 AISD locations.
COVID-19 cases in children rise, parallel trends seen among adults, CDC report says
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
A new report shows that cases in children and young adults have increased since summer 2020 with trends among younger age groups paralleling those among adults.
Nearly 4,000 vaccines distributed in new APH registration system
The vaccines provided by APH are available by appointment only.
The vaccines provided by APH are available by appointment only.
Kemp proposes school supplement money for teachers, employees
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and state education officials announced plans to send every Georgia school district one-time $1000 supplements per teacher and school staff member during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas first state to administer 1 million COVID-19 vaccines
Texas has administered more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas has administered more than one million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Georgia police chief released from hospital after months-long COVID-19 battle
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
After nearly four months in a hospital battling COVID-19, a Georgia police chief is finally back home with his family.
Texas surpasses 2M coronavirus cases, second highest in US
The recent surge has also seen the state near ICU capacity, with just 9% remaining
The recent surge has also seen the state near ICU capacity, with just 9% remaining
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
NY Rep. Adriano Espaillat has coronavirus
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
Manhattan Congressman Adriano Espaillat has tested positive for the coronavirus, he announced on Thursday.
Dr. Fauci, Dell Medical School leaders discuss post-pandemic future
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, will be appearing virtually in Austin to talk with leaders at Dell Medical School as COVID-19 numbers soar in Texas
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, will be appearing virtually in Austin to talk with leaders at Dell Medical School as COVID-19 numbers soar in Texas
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
Rural counties urging people to be patient during vaccine rollout
Llano County along with other rural counties are urging people to be patient, as they’re not sure when they’ll get their next shipment of the vaccine or just how much.
Llano County along with other rural counties are urging people to be patient, as they’re not sure when they’ll get their next shipment of the vaccine or just how much.
Rural counties urging people to be patient during vaccine rollout
Llano County along with other rural counties are urging people to be patient, as they?re not sure when they?ll get their next shipment of the vaccine or just how much.
Llano County along with other rural counties are urging people to be patient, as they?re not sure when they?ll get their next shipment of the vaccine or just how much.
US records deadly new milestone: More than 4,300 COVID-19 deaths in 1 day
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
While the U.S. rolls out vaccines for the deadly coronavirus, the pandemic’s toll mounted as the country recorded a new single-day record of 4,327 deaths on Tuesday.
Confused about COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy? Doctors push for change
Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.
Efforts to avoid experimenting on pregnant women in clinical trials are unintentionally making them part of an experiment in everyday life.
20,000 people register for vaccine on new APH portal on its first day
At least 8,000 of the people who signed up will not be able to receive the vaccine as APH has only received 12,000 doses.
At least 8,000 of the people who signed up will not be able to receive the vaccine as APH has only received 12,000 doses.
20,000 people register for vaccine on new APH portal on its first day
At least 8,000 of the people who signed up will not be able to receive the vaccine as APH has only received 12,000 doses.
At least 8,000 of the people who signed up will not be able to receive the vaccine as APH has only received 12,000 doses.