New UK lockdown issued until mid-February to combat fast-spreading COVID-19 strain

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Monday a new national lockdown for England until at least mid-February to combat a fast-spreading new variant of the coronavirus, even as Britain ramped up its vaccination program by becoming the first nation to start using the shot developed by Oxford University and drugmaker AstraZeneca.

COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center opens to treat outpatients

The Texas Division Of Emergency Management has established a COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Austin to treat outpatient cases of COVID-19.

Stimulus checks now cashable on Venmo

Venmo has rolled out a new feature allowing users to cash printed, payroll and government checks directly from their smartphone into their accounts.

Nearly 18,000 Travis County residents have gotten COVID-19 vaccine
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Austin Public Health said anyone who receives the vaccine, gets a card. But, it?s not a form of proof. Simply, a reminder to get a second dose.

Nearly 18,000 Travis County residents have gotten COVID-19 vaccine

Nearly 18,000 residents in Travis County have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. And, more than 370,000 doses have been given statewide.

COVID-19 ‘miracle patient’ leaves hospital after three months

A Georgia patient who spent more than three months in hospital after suffering from COVID-19 complications finally went home on New Year’s Eve.

Officer provides dinner instead of charges to suspected shoplifters

A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner.