French authorities harden COVID-19 rules at Tour de France

French authorities have made it harder for Tour de France teams to reach the finish line in Paris by deciding they will be expelled from the race if two or more of their staff members test positive for COVID-19 within a week.

Deconditioning in athletes after layoff due to the coronavirus pandemic
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The coronavirus pandemic has forced the cancellation of a lot of sports and many athletes could be experiencing deconditioning. FOX 7 Austin's Casey Claiborne talks to Dr. Kelly Cline with Texas Orthopedics to get details.

University of Alabama infections since return top 1,000

The University of Alabama reported Friday that an additional 481 students have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total to more than 1,000 infections since students returned to campus for the fall.

COVID-19 murals aim to address health disparities in Hispanic communities

A group of creatives saw the detrimental impact COVID-19 has on the Hispanic community in Austin and wanted to educate people through a series of murals.

Hair loss, kidney damage, fatigue, emerge as possible long-term impacts of COVID-19

The severity of COVID-19 can vary from showing no symptoms at all to a life-threatening illness, but doctors caring for patients in the short term are also picking up on what could come weeks or months down the line.

COVID-19 murals aim to address health disparities in Hispanic communities
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A group of creatives saw the detrimental impact COVID-19 has on the Hispanic community in Austin and wanted to educate people through a series of murals.

Lakewood boy, 16, shares his story after difficult battle with COVID-19 following birthday party

Pierre St. Julian, 16, was diagnosed with COVID-19 following his 16th birthday party — which 11 family members attended. Days later, everyone who attended the party tested positive for COVID-19 except two people. Not long after, one of the attendees died from the virus.

FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19's impact on nonprofit organizations
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The coronavirus pandemic is putting the pressure on nonprofits as more and more people need their services. A new report from United Way of Texas highlights the challenges nonprofits are facing. United Way of Williamson County CEO Jodee O'Brien talks more about the findings.

4 who were at RNC in Charlotte test positive for COVID-19, county officials say

Health officials in North Carolina’s Mecklenburg County say four people who were at the Republican National Convention in Charlotte have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Chicken plant in central California to shut down over virus outbreak

The order to close the Foster Farms Livingston Facility comes after at least 358 employees have tested positive, and eight employees have died due to the coronavirus.

Austin awards over $23M in economic relief during COVID-19

The city says that $23.7 million has been awarded in economic relief and an additional $9.3 million in relief grants are currently in process.

104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days

The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.

Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms

Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.

In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students

Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.

Texas coronavirus cases fall, along with testing numbers

The number of new cases of the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 continued to fall Thursday in Texas, while the number of tests administered to detect the virus remained well below peak levels.