Small businesses urge you to shop local as pandemic cripples profits
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
City of Austin to limit dine-in hours starting December 31
The City of Austin has announced it will be limiting dine-in food service hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The City of Austin has announced it will be limiting dine-in food service hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
Pediatricians recommend mask-wearing for children while playing sports to prevent COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Foster City-based Gilead drug
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.
Williamson County EMS field staff receives COVID-19 vaccinations
While getting the vaccine is encouraged for all field staff, especially those with underlying conditions, it is a voluntary decision that will be made by each individual.
While getting the vaccine is encouraged for all field staff, especially those with underlying conditions, it is a voluntary decision that will be made by each individual.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Lil Pump banned from flying JetBlue after rapper refuses to wear face mask on flight
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
City of Austin public safety employees receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center began providing COVID-19 vaccines to public safety employees on December 28.
The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center began providing COVID-19 vaccines to public safety employees on December 28.
Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
Central Texas Food Bank distribution event in Del Valle
One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been increased food insecurity. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more on today's event.
One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been increased food insecurity. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more on today's event.
APH provides COVID-19 update to Travis Co. Commissioners Court - 12/29/20
Dr. Mark Escott talks with Travis Co. Judge Andy Brown about the latest coronavirus data and they get an update from a local doctor as well.
Dr. Mark Escott talks with Travis Co. Judge Andy Brown about the latest coronavirus data and they get an update from a local doctor as well.
Los Angeles hospitals could begin rationing care
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
Texas hits new record high of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Austin could run out of ICU beds within 1-2 weeks if trend continues
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
Austin police officers offered COVID-19 vaccines this week
The Austin Police Association said vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
The Austin Police Association said vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
Austin program gives people impacted by COVID-19 temporary work
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.