Austin Public Health provides weekly COVID-19 update to Travis Co. Commissioners Court - 10/27/20
Dr. Mark Escott discusses the latest numbers and answers some questions.
Dr. Mark Escott discusses the latest numbers and answers some questions.
Texas Dance Hall Preservation talks about saving Texas dance halls
State restrictions due to COVID-19 have left most historic dance halls across the state closed since March. Casey Jordan with Texas Dance Hall Preservation talks more about that and how we can help save the iconic landmarks.
State restrictions due to COVID-19 have left most historic dance halls across the state closed since March. Casey Jordan with Texas Dance Hall Preservation talks more about that and how we can help save the iconic landmarks.
Westwood High School and Stoney Point face off following quarantine
It is 'Monday Night Football,' except it is not the NFL playing at this stadium.
It is 'Monday Night Football,' except it is not the NFL playing at this stadium.
Update on Travis County COVID-19 numbers as cases rise across U.S.
As parts of the U.S. and parts of Texas are experiencing a dangerous spike of COVID-19 cases, Austin Public Health provided an update to the Travis County Commissioners Court about the numbers in Austin-Travis County.
As parts of the U.S. and parts of Texas are experiencing a dangerous spike of COVID-19 cases, Austin Public Health provided an update to the Travis County Commissioners Court about the numbers in Austin-Travis County.
Thieves steal $1 million worth of gloves meant for Florida hospitals
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Local and federal authorities are investigating after $1 million worth of gloves -- intended for first responders at Florida hospitals -- were stolen.
Can I celebrate Halloween during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Health officials say Halloween traditions should look a little different this year to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Pelosi 'remains optimistic' about COVID-19 relief package before Election Day
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Despite failing on Monday to come to an agreement on a coronavirus stimulus package, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi "remains optimistic" that a deal with the White House can be reached before Election Day.
Firefighter suspended for breaking COVID-19 quarantine
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
A Seminole County firefighter who tested positive for the coronavirus is being disciplined for breaking quarantine.
Westwood High School and Stoney Point face off following quarantine
It is 'Monday Night Football,' except it is not the NFL playing at this stadium.
It is 'Monday Night Football,' except it is not the NFL playing at this stadium.
Austin Convention Center ready to be used for coronavirus patients
The hospital beds at the Austin Convention Center would be for stable patients only.
The hospital beds at the Austin Convention Center would be for stable patients only.
FOX 7 Discussion: What could sway undecided voters at this point?
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on what could possibly sway undecided voters in this election.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas share their opinions on what could possibly sway undecided voters in this election.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas social workers can deny LGBTQ, disabled clients
Will Francis, the executive director for the National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter, talks about Governor Abbott's decision to allow social workers to turn away clients on the basis of their disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Will Francis, the executive director for the National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter, talks about Governor Abbott's decision to allow social workers to turn away clients on the basis of their disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Study: Universal mask use could save over 130K American lives by early 2021
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
Deaths per day from the coronavirus in the U.S. are on the rise again.
COVID-19 deaths are rising again in the US ahead of 2020 election
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
With Election Day just over a week away, average deaths per day across the country are up 10% over the past two weeks, from 721 to nearly 794 as of Sunday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Stocks plunge as COVID-19 cases surge in US
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
The stock market had its worst day in a month as virus cases surge and help for the economy from Washington remains nowhere in sight.
Americans dying of COVID-19, other causes at higher rates than other countries, study suggests
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
A recent study released in JAMA revealed that, when compared to other countries with larger populations, the U.S. is seeing higher COVID-19 mortality rates, as well as deaths caused by other ailments, than any other country.
ViralClear halts trial of experimental treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
Citing “an imbalance in survival rates,” ViralClear said it would halt a trial for COVID-19 patients who were given a combination of two experimental drugs in order to treat severe symptoms.
'It's a challenge to maintain our empathy:' Parents struggle with online learning at home
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
In March 2020, when COVID-19 began closing schools, 57 percent of state parents supported the idea of distance learning, according to a similar poll. That number has dropped 22 points, with only 35 percent of parents rating their child's experience with distance learning as "successful."
El Paso imposes curfew as coronavirus cases overwhelm hospitals
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
El Paso County Judge Ricardo Samaniego on Sunday night issued a stay home order with a daily curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Violators could be fined $500 under the order.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.