MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win
Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.
U.S. Dept of Defense helping fight against COVID-19 in El Paso
Abbott has announced that the DOD has deployed 3 U.S. Air Force Medical Specialty Teams to assist the state's efforts to combat COVID-19 in El Paso.
Abbott has announced that the DOD has deployed 3 U.S. Air Force Medical Specialty Teams to assist the state's efforts to combat COVID-19 in El Paso.
Counties with overwhelming Trump votes had worst COVID-19 surges in US
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
Health officials across the nation are facing record numbers of new coronavirus cases.
US reports over 100K new COVID-19 cases for second day in a row, according to Johns Hopkins
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
The United States recorded more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases for a second day in a row, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University. (https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/data/cumulative-cases)
Austin has highest number of COVID-19 cases reported since Aug 15
There is a concerning trend that is materializing in Austin and Travis County.
There is a concerning trend that is materializing in Austin and Travis County.
Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
Texas Education Agency discusses COVID-19 budget impact, concerns
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath testified Thursday before a virtual state appropriations committee hearing.
Austin has highest number of COVID-19 cases reported since Aug 15
Active means these people are positive and contagious.
Active means these people are positive and contagious.
New antibody treatment treats the sickest of COVID-19 patients
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
The antibody treatment has already completed a phase two trial with mild to moderate covid-19 patients – now researchers are looking to see how well it does with severe and critically ill patients.
Fed signals readiness to do more for economy in grip of pandemic
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Is it safe to stay in hotels during the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
If you plan to travel during the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says getting a rental home is safer than staying with friends or family or at a hotel.
AstraZeneca plans to deliver vaccine trial data by year's end
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
AstraZeneca hopes to show its COVID-19 vaccine is effective by the end of this year and is ramping up manufacturing so it can supply hundreds of millions of doses in January, Chief Executive Pascal Soriot said Thursday.
751,000 seek unemployment benefits as pandemic hobbles US economy
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell slightly last week to 751,000, a still-historically high level that shows that many employers keep cutting jobs in the face of the accelerating pandemic.
McConnell promises COVID-19 stimulus as he maintains seat
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., promised that approval of a new coronavirus relief package by the end of the year can be reached as lawmakers are set to return to work following Tuesday’s elections.
49ers shut down facility following Kendrick Bourne's positive COVID-19 test
The announcement comes the day before the team is scheduled to host a nationally televised matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
The announcement comes the day before the team is scheduled to host a nationally televised matchup with the Green Bay Packers.
US surpasses 100,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
The U.S. reported more than topped 100,000 new daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, setting a new record for cases in a single day as the country awaits the outcome of the presidential race.
Travis County voter turnout surpasses both 2016, 2018
The Travis County Clerk's office reported Wednesday morning that 70.45% of eligible voters participated in the election with 607,354 ballots cast.
The Travis County Clerk's office reported Wednesday morning that 70.45% of eligible voters participated in the election with 607,354 ballots cast.
San Quentin could experience more surges of coronavirus cases, attorneys say
Attorneys for the incarcerated men argued in court papers that "mass transfers will not work."
Attorneys for the incarcerated men argued in court papers that "mass transfers will not work."
Local mascots promote COVID-19 safety in Austin Public Health PSA
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
North Dakota legislature candidate who died from COVID-19 wins election
A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.
A Republican candidate for the state legislature in North Dakota who died from COVID-19 in October won his election Tuesday night.