Researchers look to horseshoe crabs for help with a COVID vaccine
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
For decades, horseshoe crabs have played a role in vaccine development. Researchers are now looking at how they could help with a COVID vaccine.
Trump's $200 Medicare prescription cards won't hit mailboxes just yet
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Government officials say key details of Trump’s giveaway still have to be worked out, from the exact timing to who will get them and how Medicare would cover the cost — which could approach $7 billion.
Study: Half of Americans who lost jobs amid COVID-19 pandemic remain jobless
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
A new study conducted by the Pew Research Center found that about half of Americans who lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic are still jobless.
Austin Public Health provides COVID-19 update to Travis County commissioners - 9/29/20
Dr. Mark Escott talks about the latest data on coronavirus.
Dr. Mark Escott talks about the latest data on coronavirus.
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will not ride the rails for 2020
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will not roll through southeast Wisconsin in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family tailgates outside hospital awaiting new baby amid COVID-19 restrictions
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
A North Carolina family got creative when it came time for their newest member to be born by tailgating in the hospital parking lot, equipped with plenty of encouraging signs for mom and dad.
House Democrats unveil new $2.2T proposal for coronavirus aid
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
The latest Democratic measure would revive a $600-per-week pandemic jobless benefit and send a second round of $1,200 direct payments to most individuals.
Changes to COVID-19 orders possible as Austin-Travis County numbers decline
New COVID-19 orders could soon be coming from Austin-Travis County leaders as numbers in the area have declined.
New COVID-19 orders could soon be coming from Austin-Travis County leaders as numbers in the area have declined.
New COVID-19 orders could be coming soon
Local leaders could soon be issuing changes to orders after case numbers have declined in our area. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Local leaders could soon be issuing changes to orders after case numbers have declined in our area. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
65 people incarcerated in California prisons have now died of coronavirus
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Even with a reduction in population, the entire prison system is 105 percent occupied.
Austin ISD enrollment dropped by over 5,000 students in Fall 2020
The Austin ISD board said they're already noticing significant impacts on students at school campuses this year.
The Austin ISD board said they're already noticing significant impacts on students at school campuses this year.
Austin ISD enrollment dropped by over 5,000 students in Fall 2020
The board said they're already noticing significant impacts to students at school campuses this year.
The board said they're already noticing significant impacts to students at school campuses this year.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
‘AISD Kids First’ advocates for in person learning as district phases reopen
In-person classes are set to begin in one week for Austin ISD students and parents are weighing in on the phased reopening.
In-person classes are set to begin in one week for Austin ISD students and parents are weighing in on the phased reopening.
US will ship millions of coronavirus tests in push to reopen nation's schools
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
The move to dramatically expand testing comes just five weeks before the November elections as Trump continues to face criticism for his handling of the coronavirus.
Study: Fewer than 10% of Americans have developed COVID-19 antibodies
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
A study published in the journal “The Lancet” found a strikingly low prevalence of coronavirus antibodies in the U.S., leaving many Americans still at risk as the virus continues to spread.
Austin music advocacy groups hold 'Come and Save It' rally at City Hall
Austin Texas Musicians and Amplified Sound Coalition are holding a "Come and Save It" rally outside Austin City hall in support of preserving music venues hit hard by the pandemic.
Austin Texas Musicians and Amplified Sound Coalition are holding a "Come and Save It" rally outside Austin City hall in support of preserving music venues hit hard by the pandemic.
Grocery stores, food producers beef up inventory for potential second wave of COVID-19, holiday shopping rush
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Grocers are looking to beef up their inventory ahead of the upcoming holiday shopping season and in preparation for a potential second wave of COVID-19.
Mom wants airlines to reexamine mask policies after getting kicked off flight
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
American Airlines said that they are investigating the incident and that they follow CDC guidelines.
CDC's Thanksgiving guidelines say gatherings should be small, parades considered high-risk
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.
The CDC has released guidelines for Thanksgiving celebrations and says gatherings should remain small and among members of your household.