Remote learning begins as 56 coronavirus cases reported at NYC schools
New York City's already delayed school year is started remotely on Wednesday.
New York City's already delayed school year is started remotely on Wednesday.
Pflugerville to reopen playgrounds, Recreation Center
All playgrounds, park restrooms and water fountains will reopen on Friday, Sept. 18.
All playgrounds, park restrooms and water fountains will reopen on Friday, Sept. 18.
Education Austin wants AISD to stay online and not reopen
Education Austin wants Austin ISD to extend online-only classes by requesting a waiver from the TEA.
Education Austin wants Austin ISD to extend online-only classes by requesting a waiver from the TEA.
Medical experts concerned US not ready for COVID-19 vaccine
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Health departments that have been underfunded for decades say they currently lack the staff, money and tools to educate people about vaccines and then to distribute, administer and track doses to some 330 million people.
Study: Antibody drug may reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet.
UK scientists test nasal spray COVID-19 vaccine
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
British scientists are beginning a small study comparing how two experimental coronavirus vaccines might work when they are inhaled by people instead of being injected.
Education Austin wants AISD to stay online and not reopen
Education Austin wants Austin ISD to extend online-only classes by requesting a waiver from the TEA.
Education Austin wants Austin ISD to extend online-only classes by requesting a waiver from the TEA.
26-year-old American woman linked to COVID-19 cluster in Germany could face 'high fines'
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Officials in southern Germany are considering imposing hefty fines against a 26-year-old American woman linked to a cluster of coronavirus cases in the Alpine resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at a hotel that caters to U.S. military personnel.
Trump disputes CDC director’s COVID-19 vaccine timeline
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
Trump raised new questions later Wednesday, however, when he publicly contradicted Redfield on the vaccine timeline. In a White House press conference, Trump said that the CDC director had misspoken and that the U.S. could start distributing a vaccine starting in mid-October.
CDC director says face masks ‘more guaranteed’ to protect against COVID-19 than vaccine
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
“These actually, we have clear scientific evidence they work, and they are our best defense," CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said of face masks during congressional testimony on Wednesday.
CDC report finds some hospitalized pregnant women with COVID-19 can suffer severe illness, poor birth outcomes
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
For pregnant women with COVID-19 and showing symptoms, about 16% were admitted to the ICU, 8% required a ventilator, and two women died, the CDC said.
Michael Caputo, HHS official accused of political meddling with CDC reports, takes leave of absence
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
The Department of Health and Human Services says in a statement that Michael Caputo is taking the time to focus on his health and family.
APH to open new COVID-19 testing site in SE Austin
APH will also be moving the location of its Pflugerville testing site.
APH will also be moving the location of its Pflugerville testing site.
Tommy Bartlett Show to close permanently due to COVID-19 pandemic
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
The Tommy Bartlett Show in Wisconsin Dells will close permanently due to the catastrophic loss of business income from the pandemic fallout.
Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
University of Pittsburgh scientists discover antibody that 'neutralizes' virus that causes COVID-19
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have isolated “the smallest biological molecule” that “completely and specifically neutralizes” SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Nightmare on Jail Hill canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of another popular event, Nightmare on Jail Hill.
COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of another popular event, Nightmare on Jail Hill.
Austin Public Health warns UT Greek life to follow COVID-19 orders
Greek life at UT was warned, if they do throw parties of more than ten people, they could face criminal charges.
Greek life at UT was warned, if they do throw parties of more than ten people, they could face criminal charges.
Georgetown ISD dashboard that tracks cases at schools taken down
To help keep families informed, the district launched a COVID-19 dashboard.
To help keep families informed, the district launched a COVID-19 dashboard.
Some Texans may have to wait months to renew driver’s licenses
If you thought the wait time to get your driver's license was long before the pandemic, expect to wait months before being able to get an appointment.
If you thought the wait time to get your driver's license was long before the pandemic, expect to wait months before being able to get an appointment.