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.
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.
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.
While COVID-19 infections are declining, Austin-Travis County officials are still encouraging mask-wearing, social distancing, and getting vaccinated.
Queen Elizabeth still has COVID symptoms, postpones two virtual audiences, palace says
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
Buckingham Palace says Queen Elizabeth II has postponed two virtual audiences as she continues to experience cold-like symptoms from COVID-19.
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.”
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.”
Low student engagement major source of teacher stress, survey finds
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Teachers say keeping students engaged is harder than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic and they’re looking for new ways to keep students interested.
Target drops mask mandate for employees, customers
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
Target will no longer require its employees or customers to wear masks inside its stores, subject to local rules.
DC National Guard to assist ahead of trucker convoy protests
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s office confirmed Tuesday night that the National Guard has been authorized to assist with traffic control ahead of possible trucker demonstrations.
Parents protest against Austin ISD's mask mandate at schools
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
The Austin parents also called out top administrators who were recently photographed not wearing masks while at gatherings earlier this month.
Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.
Mask mandate dropped in Round Rock Independent School District
Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.
Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.
COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.
Justin Bieber postpones Las Vegas show after COVID-19 outbreak among team
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Justin Bieber will push back his upcoming Las Vegas show to June after members of his team contracted COVID-19.
Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
The 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Feb. 18-21 around Travis County
Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.
Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.
Austin Public Health provides COVID-19 update
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.
Austin-Travis County COVID numbers trending downward, APH provides update
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.
Travis County moves drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic
The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving to the Ray Martinez building at the Travis County Constable Pct. 4 Office starting Feb. 19.
The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving to the Ray Martinez building at the Travis County Constable Pct. 4 Office starting Feb. 19.