Can you get long COVID after an infection with omicron? Here's what you need to know
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Experts say it's too early to know whether people infected with the omicron variant will develop long COVID. Doctors believe it's possible to have long-term effects from omicron.
Man survives COVID-19 after double-lung transplant
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
A Florida man needed a double-lung transplant to beat COVID-19. David Wilkinson, 50, is now breathing air through two new lungs thanks to an organ donor.
Unemployment drops in Austin, demand for restaurant workers continues to rise
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Free COVID-19 testing at select Austin Community College campuses
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
Most COVID deaths in Austin-Travis County include chronic conditions
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Tearful video: Palo Alto skater Vincent Zhou withdraws from Olympics due to COVID
Bay Area-born U.S. Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou has dropped out of the Beijing Winter Games, after testing positive of COVID-19.
Bay Area-born U.S. Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou has dropped out of the Beijing Winter Games, after testing positive of COVID-19.
COVID-19 numbers in Texas are improving
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
CDC considering changes to guidelines for immunocompromised Americans
This is to help prevent possible heart problems seen in a small number of patients.
This is to help prevent possible heart problems seen in a small number of patients.
COVID-19 numbers in Texas are improving
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Most Americans want student loan payment pause extended until 2023, poll shows
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
A January poll from Data for Progress found that 59% of Americans support extending the federal student loan payment suspension through the end of the year.
US COVID-19 death toll hits 900,000, sped by omicron
Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.
Propelled in part by the wildly contagious omicron variant, the U.S. death toll from COVID-19 hit 900,000 on Friday, less than two months after eclipsing 800,000.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
COVID falling in 49 of 50 states as deaths near 900,000
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
With the brutal omicron wave rapidly loosening its grip, new cases of COVID-19 in the U.S. are falling in 49 of 50 states, even as the nation's death toll closes in on another bleak round number: 900,000.
CVS removes COVID-19 test purchasing limits
CVS, Amazon and Walgreens previously placed purchasing limits on tests
CVS, Amazon and Walgreens previously placed purchasing limits on tests
Mayor Garcetti says he holds his breath when taking photos maskless at Rams NFC Championship game
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.
“I wore my mask the entire game and when people ask for a photograph I hold my breath and put it [mask] here and people can see it. There’s a 0% chance of infection from that,” Garcetti said.