FOX 7 Discussion: Health guidance for back to school
Many schools are welcoming kids back for in-person learning this week, so the CDC is encouraging parents to monitor their child's health before heading out the door. Doctor Shyam Sivasankar, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at St David's Children's Hospital, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what parents should look out for.
Many schools are welcoming kids back for in-person learning this week, so the CDC is encouraging parents to monitor their child's health before heading out the door. Doctor Shyam Sivasankar, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at St David's Children's Hospital, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what parents should look out for.
Austin health officials ask residents to stay diligent
Numbers may be going in the right direction, but health officials say this is the time to hunker down and to not let up on precautions.
Numbers may be going in the right direction, but health officials say this is the time to hunker down and to not let up on precautions.
New Austin ISD superintendent talks about her leadership
FOX 7 Austin's Natalie Martinez spoke with Dr. Stephanie Elizalde about what families can expect from her leadership.
FOX 7 Austin's Natalie Martinez spoke with Dr. Stephanie Elizalde about what families can expect from her leadership.
High School teacher parodies 'Hamilton' to energize online classes
"What we all know is that choir isn't just singing. It's that community that kids want."
"What we all know is that choir isn't just singing. It's that community that kids want."
‘I literally let my guard down for an hour’: Jillian Michaels got COVID-19 after working out with close friend
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Jillian Michaels, famously known as a fitness guru, revealed she recovered after contracting COVID-19 from a workout friend during a FOX Business interview.
Excited for Halloween? LA County health officials say no trick-or-treating, parties or haunted houses
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
What's Halloween without trick-or-treating? Los Angeles County residents are about to find out.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Free COVID-19 testing in Georgetown September 12-15
Williamson County Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and in coordination with the City of Georgetown will be hosting free COVID-19 testing September 12 through 15.
Williamson County Office of Emergency Management in partnership with the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and in coordination with the City of Georgetown will be hosting free COVID-19 testing September 12 through 15.
Social media challenge brings smiles to servers 1 tip at a time
It's a social media challenge that was meant to be a one-off but has gone viral -- bringing smiles to the faces of servers, one tip at a time.
It's a social media challenge that was meant to be a one-off but has gone viral -- bringing smiles to the faces of servers, one tip at a time.
NIH: AstraZeneca's pause on COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be 'no compromises' on safety
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
The National Institutes of Health director is telling Congress that AstraZeneca's suspension of its COVID-19 vaccine study shows there will be “no compromises” on safety in developing the shots. AstraZeneca has put on hold its late-stage studies in the U.S.
Globe Life Field to host 2020 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
A large event could boost Arlington's struggling entertainment district.
A large event could boost Arlington's struggling entertainment district.
Austin Health Commons talks about creating healthy communities
Creating health where health happens is what the medical and professional teams with Austin Health Commons has been committed to since 2016. This now includes racial healing and recently COVID-19 direct relief. Founder Dr. Amina Haji has more details.
Creating health where health happens is what the medical and professional teams with Austin Health Commons has been committed to since 2016. This now includes racial healing and recently COVID-19 direct relief. Founder Dr. Amina Haji has more details.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Urgency to get flu shots
Though this year is expected to be a typical flu season, doctors are urging people to get their flu shots now. Dr. Kumar explains why.
Though this year is expected to be a typical flu season, doctors are urging people to get their flu shots now. Dr. Kumar explains why.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
We Are Blood in need of donations, facing shortage during pandemic
We Are Blood has issued an urgent plea for healthy individuals to donate blood.
We Are Blood has issued an urgent plea for healthy individuals to donate blood.
Weekly COVID update from Austin Public Health - 9/9/20
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide an update on the latest coronavirus data as well as answer questions from the media.
Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide an update on the latest coronavirus data as well as answer questions from the media.
Weekly COVID update from Austin Public Health
The update comes after local health officials had urged people to maintain vigilance over Labor Day weekend as cases and hospital admissions in Travis County continue to drop.
The update comes after local health officials had urged people to maintain vigilance over Labor Day weekend as cases and hospital admissions in Travis County continue to drop.
Travis County seeing increase in COVID-19 among younger patients
During Austin Public Health's COVID-19 briefing, officials announced they saw the highest increase of cases, in children ages 10 to 19 last week.
During Austin Public Health's COVID-19 briefing, officials announced they saw the highest increase of cases, in children ages 10 to 19 last week.
Austin’s unemployed entertainment workers demand Congress pass new stimulus package
A large group of Austin’s entertainment workers rallied, calling on Congress to pass the HEROES Act.
A large group of Austin’s entertainment workers rallied, calling on Congress to pass the HEROES Act.
Austin ISD welcomes back students, remotely
Austin ISD had an August start date but pushed it to Sept 8.
Austin ISD had an August start date but pushed it to Sept 8.