Zoom Thanksgiving? Holiday travel is not essential travel, says public health officers
"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis.
"Holiday travel is not essential travel and in some ways, you can show your love for your family and friends by not gathering this year because when you do, you put them at risk," said Dr. Matt Willis.
Some grocery chains reinstating limits on toilet paper, paper towels amid rising COVID-19 cases
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
A spokesperson for Kroger, which operates more than 2,000 locations nationwide, said the grocery chain put limits on the essential items “to ensure all customers have access to what they need this holiday season.”
What will be ‘top of the list’ issues during Texas legislative session?
Over 500 bills were filed electronically Monday morning for the next Texas legislative session.
Over 500 bills were filed electronically Monday morning for the next Texas legislative session.
200+ Austinites have been a part of Pfizer vaccine trials
Since August, ARC has enrolled more than 200 adult patients in the trials.
Since August, ARC has enrolled more than 200 adult patients in the trials.
City of Austin seeing a concerning increase in coronavirus cases
Texas health officials say several areas across the state are seeing an increase in cases.
Texas health officials say several areas across the state are seeing an increase in cases.
What will be 'top of the list' issues during Texas legislative session?
Over 500 bills were filed electronically Monday morning for the next Texas legislative session.
Over 500 bills were filed electronically Monday morning for the next Texas legislative session.
200+ Austinites have been a part of Pfizer vaccine trials
Since August, ARC has enrolled more than 200 adult patients in the trials.
Since August, ARC has enrolled more than 200 adult patients in the trials.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
US surpasses 10 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
The U.S., with about 4% of the world’s population, represents almost a fifth of all reported cases.
COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get the first doses?
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Scientists vary in their recommendations over who should get the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
APH provides update as COVID-19 cases grow in Austin and Texas
Texas health officials say several areas across the state are seeing an increase in cases.
Texas health officials say several areas across the state are seeing an increase in cases.
Texas has had more COVID-19 deaths in prisons than any other state
Texas has had more COVID-19 infections and deaths among incarcerated people and staff than any other state in the country.
Texas has had more COVID-19 infections and deaths among incarcerated people and staff than any other state in the country.
Royal Caribbean will look for volunteers to go on test cruises, reports say
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Royal Caribbean says it will be looking for volunteers to take part in trial sailings as it completes "simulation voyages" required by the CDC to test their new safety protocols.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy tests positive for COVID-19
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
“There are no lucky people in the world for whom COVID-19 does not pose a threat,” Zelenskiy said on Twitter.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Stocks surge on Wall Street amid vaccine news, US election outcome
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,500 points, or 5.4%, in early trading Monday and the S&P 500 jumped 3.7% after drugmaker Pfizer said early data show its coronavirus vaccine looks highly effective.
Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
HUD Secretary Ben Carson tests positive for coronavirus
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson has tested positive for coronavirus, Fox News has confirmed.
Biden unveils Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board to 'help shape' approach to coronavirus pandemic
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
In his first official move as president-elect, Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Monday announced the formation of the Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board which will “help shape” the incoming administration’s approach to managing the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Public Health weekly news conference - 11/9/20
Officials talk about the latest data and answer questions from the media.
Officials talk about the latest data and answer questions from the media.