NJ 4th grade student takes her plea against mask mandates to Gov. Phil Murphy: 'I am only a kid once'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Elementary school student Maci Young declined to wear a mask and was sent home — now, she tells the governor: 'I don't want to wear the mask anymore.'
Austin Public Health consolidating COVID-19 testing sites
APH is consolidating COVID-19 testing sites beginning next week to meet the needs of the community and response to declining testing demand.
APH is consolidating COVID-19 testing sites beginning next week to meet the needs of the community and response to declining testing demand.
US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.
Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.
Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
American companies return to 'normal' operations as COVID-19 pandemic wanes
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
For the first time in two years for many people, the American workplace is transforming into something that resembles pre-pandemic days.
Where can I get a COVID vaccine or booster shot in Travis County?
There’s still time to get up to date with your COVID vaccine or booster shot! Vaccines offer the best protection against infection during travel and gatherings.
There’s still time to get up to date with your COVID vaccine or booster shot! Vaccines offer the best protection against infection during travel and gatherings.
Coachella, Stagecoach align with state, dropping mask, vaccine, testing requirements for outdoor festivals
Festival officials announced that it will be dropping its masking, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements in accordance with new state guidelines that take effect Wednesday ending the vaccination requirement and mask mandate for outdoor mega-events.
Festival officials announced that it will be dropping its masking, vaccination, and COVID-19 testing requirements in accordance with new state guidelines that take effect Wednesday ending the vaccination requirement and mask mandate for outdoor mega-events.
New Zealand authorities blare Barry Manilow and 'Macarena' in attempt to disperse vaccine protesters
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Thousands of protesters are refusing to leave after setting up camp on the grounds of New Zealand's Parliament to rail against the country's COVID-19 vaccine mandate -- a move inspired by the Canadian trucker protests.
Pharmacy technicians experiencing pandemic burnout, could lead to medication errors
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
75% of respondents answered negatively to questions regarding them receiving enough time and personnel to safely perform or meet duties, according to a survey published by The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA).
Ban on school mask mandates passed by Virginia House; Gov. Youngkin plans to sign
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
The Virginia House of Delegates banned school mask mandates Monday, handing a victory to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin after his effort to impose the ban by executive order stalled in court.
Official: Trudeau to use emergency powers to quell COVID-19 mandate protests in Canada
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
A government official in Canada says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will invoke emergency powers to quell the COVID-19 mandate protests.
California mask mandate ignored by high-profile celebrities spotted enjoying Super Bowl LVI
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Everyone who attended Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium was given a mask. Few in the stands were seen wearing them.
Windsor police removing protesters from Ambassador Bridge Saturday morning
“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” another said.
“We've gone around and policed ourselves. We've said there's no way anybody intends to get violent,” said one protester. “It'll be peaceful. We're Canadians, we're not going to fight the police,” another said.
Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.
No more funds available in Travis County's emergency rent assistance program
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
Families still needing rental assistance can contact Texas 211, a free 24/7 social service hotline.
New COVID-19 testing site opening in Pflugerville next week
A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open next in Pflugerville.
A new COVID-19 testing site is set to open next in Pflugerville.
Massive crime spike stems from social unrest, COVID lockdowns destabilizing communities: expert
From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020.
From the early 1990s through 2019, there was a national decline in violent crime, but the pendulum swung back in 2020.
AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”
The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”