COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says

The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.

Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’

As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'

White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'

The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.

Austin ISD board to discuss changing mask policy
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The Austin ISD board of trustees will soon discuss changing the district's mask policy as COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop and the city moves down to Stage 3.

Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop

New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Mar. 1-4 around Travis County

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

Austin-Travis County down to Stage 3 COVID risk-based guidelines

Austin-Travis County has moved down to Stage 3 of Austin Public Health's COVID risk-based guidelines, according to District 2 Austin City Councilwoman Vanessa Fuentes.

Millions of Biden's free COVID at-home tests still unclaimed

Nearly half of the 500 million free COVID-19 tests that the Biden administration recently made available to Americans still haven’t been claimed as virus cases plummet and people feel less urgency to test.

New CDC mask guidance says many healthy Americans can finally unmask

Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.

CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks

The new system greatly changes the look of the CDC’s risk map and puts more than 70% of the U.S. population in counties where the coronavirus is posing a low or medium threat to hospitals. Those are the people who can stop wearing masks.

Drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Travis County canceled for Feb. 26

Travis County's drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Travis County Constable Precinct 4 Office has been canceled for Saturday.

Austin Public Health announces changes to COVID-19 vaccine operations

APH says its teams will now focus on the Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP), which offers COVID-19 vaccines at locations in otherwise hard-to-reach areas.

LA County allows businesses to make indoor masking optional for vaccinated customers

Establishments, businesses, and venues now have the option to allow fully vaccinated customers and workers to unmask indoors if they can provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

CDC's COVID-19 mask guidelines to loosen Friday, AP sources say

The Biden administration will significantly loosen federal mask-wearing guidelines to protect against COVID-19 transmission on Friday, according to two people familiar with the matter.

Austin ISD community survey asks families, staff to weigh in on mask mandate

The Austin ISD survey asks families and staff if the district’s mask mandate should be optional. The survey will be online until March 6.

Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 of COVID-19 risk-based guidelines

While COVID-19 infections are declining, Austin-Travis County officials are still encouraging mask-wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated.

California convoy opposing COVID-19 mandates hits the road

A small convoy of truckers demanding an end to coronavirus mandates began a cross-country drive from California to Washington, D.C. Convoy vehicles carried signs with slogans such as “Legalize freedom” and “Let them breathe.”