Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Importance of handwashing & sanitizing
Researchers in Australia have found that the virus on COVID-19 can survive on bank notes, glass, and stainless steel for up to 28 days which is much longer than the flu virus. Dr. Kumar talks about the findings and why frequent handwashing and sanitizing are still important.
Researchers in Australia have found that the virus on COVID-19 can survive on bank notes, glass, and stainless steel for up to 28 days which is much longer than the flu virus. Dr. Kumar talks about the findings and why frequent handwashing and sanitizing are still important.
Billboard calls Trump's Iowa rally a 'COVID superspreader' event
As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."
As President Donald Trump's fans head to his campaign stop in Des Moines, Iowa on Wednesday afternoon, they'll pass a large billboard that criticizes the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, calling the rally a "superspreader event."
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Chapman University
Chapman University is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak among students on and off campus, school officials said.
Chapman University is working to contain a COVID-19 outbreak among students on and off campus, school officials said.
Austin Public Health holds weekly COVID-19 update - 10/14/20
Health officials discuss latest data and answer questions from media.
Health officials discuss latest data and answer questions from media.
Woman recovers after 31 days on ventilator with COVID-19
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Heather-Elizabeth Brown, an Emory University graduate and ordained minister now living in Detroit, was working as a police chaplain in early April of 2020 when she started not feeling well.
Bars allowed to reopen in Texas but Travis County bars will remain closed
Governor Greg Abbott is giving the choice to county judges on whether to opt in or not and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided to keep bars in Travis County closed.
Governor Greg Abbott is giving the choice to county judges on whether to opt in or not and Travis County Judge Sam Biscoe has decided to keep bars in Travis County closed.
Austin ISD parents organize 'Student Sick Out Day'
More than 100 parents say their child will not be in class in an effort to send a message to the district that teachers should have the same option as students to stay remote if they choose.
More than 100 parents say their child will not be in class in an effort to send a message to the district that teachers should have the same option as students to stay remote if they choose.
Bars allowed to reopen in Texas, no decision from Travis County judge
Starting today (10/14), bars in the state can reopen at 50% occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15% of hospital capacity. Governor Abbott is giving the choice to opt in or not to county judges and there's been no decision from the Travis County judge. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has details.
Starting today (10/14), bars in the state can reopen at 50% occupancy in counties where COVID-19 hospitalizations make up less than 15% of hospital capacity. Governor Abbott is giving the choice to opt in or not to county judges and there's been no decision from the Travis County judge. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has details.
US Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia's wife tests positive for COVID-19
Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Doctors have confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Labor Eugene Scalia's wife, Trish, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
APD announces safety plan for election, says they are prepared
The Austin Police Department presented its citywide safety plans for the election period at a briefing this afternoon.
The Austin Police Department presented its citywide safety plans for the election period at a briefing this afternoon.
First day of early voting breaks records across Central Texas
Both long lines and COVID-19 weren?t enough to keep voters away.
Both long lines and COVID-19 weren?t enough to keep voters away.
Study: True US COVID-19 death toll likely much higher than reported
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University and Yale said there was a 20% increase in U.S. deaths than what was previously expected, but only 65% of those deaths were attributed to the coronavirus.
FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians call on Austin leaders to save music venues
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
San Francisco apartment rent cost dives 31%, most in nation: report
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
Two fellow Bay Area counties are included among those with the sharpest drop in rents.
FOX 7 Discussion: Musicians call on Austin leaders to save music venues
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
Musicians are calling on leaders to do everything they can to save music venues. Austin musicians, Ginger Leigh and John Pointer, explain why.
Heavy turnout reported across the state as Texas begins early voting
Long lines were reported at several Texas polling places across the state as early voting got underway.
Long lines were reported at several Texas polling places across the state as early voting got underway.
Mitch McConnell slates October revote on GOP COVID-19 relief plan
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says that he’s scheduling a procedural vote on a GOP COVID-19 relief bill for next week.
Bars in Williamson County prepare to reopen
County leaders say that will allow bars to reopen on October 14. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia gets a look at what some are doing to get back to business.
County leaders say that will allow bars to reopen on October 14. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia gets a look at what some are doing to get back to business.
Cristiano Ronaldo tests positive for coronavirus, Portuguese soccer federation says
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The Portuguese soccer federation says Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.
2020 L.A. Comic Con canceled due to coronavirus pandemic
L.A. Comic Con was officially canceled for 2020 on Tuesday, as organizers finally gave in to the realities of the coronavirus pandemic.
L.A. Comic Con was officially canceled for 2020 on Tuesday, as organizers finally gave in to the realities of the coronavirus pandemic.