United Airlines will furlough up to 2,850 pilots without more federal aid
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
United Airlines says it will furlough up to 2,850 pilots this fall unless the federal government provides more coronavirus-relief money to the nation's airlines.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Round Rock ISD parents demand district reopens schools for in person instruction
According to a survey, the majority of Round Rock ISD families in elementary, middle, and high school want virtual learning.
According to a survey, the majority of Round Rock ISD families in elementary, middle, and high school want virtual learning.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
Wisconsin, Minnesota health departments reaffirm commitment to COVID-19 testing despite revised CDC policies
The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.
The states of Wisconsin and Minnesota both reaffirmed their commitment to expansive COVID-19 testing this week as the CDC revised its policies to recommend that fewer people receive tests.
Nurses arrange wedding ceremony for coronavirus patient at San Antonio hospital
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
Nurses at a San Antonio hospital arranged a special wedding ceremony for a coronavirus patient.
More than 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse.
Will a face mask protect me, or just the people near me?
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
Does a face mask protect me, or just the people around me? It likely does both.
New COVID-19 test shows results like pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized the first rapid coronavirus test that doesn’t need any special computer equipment to get results, which appear on a testing card with a similar design to some pregnancy tests.
Justice Department seeking data from 4 states, inquiring if local orders led to nursing home deaths
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
The Justice Department is seeking data from the governors of four states about “orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.”
Nursing homes juggle hurricane evacuations amid coronavirus fears
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
APH asks UT Austin students to be more careful as city transitions to stage 3
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin's Interim Health Authority, says he has confidence in students on campus, but also recognizes they are at a higher risk for COVID-19 because of the close interaction students typically spend with one another.
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin's Interim Health Authority, says he has confidence in students on campus, but also recognizes they are at a higher risk for COVID-19 because of the close interaction students typically spend with one another.
Officials provide update on Austin-area response to Hurricane Laura
The City of Austin and Travis County have issued disaster declarations in response to Hurricane Laura.
The City of Austin and Travis County have issued disaster declarations in response to Hurricane Laura.
CDC changes testing guidance to exclude asymptomatic people exposed to COVID-19, bewildering experts
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
The CDC previously had advised local health departments to test people who have been within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes.
Report highlights COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on sleep and mental health around the world
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Researchers said the findings suggest people all over the world are consuming too much technology and news, which is generally making them feel more anxious.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19
President Trump recently announced that the FDA has given emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to be used as treatment for COVID-19 patients. The president called it a historic breakthrough but the FDA commissioner has apologized for overstating the treatment's benefits. Dr. Kumar has more.
President Trump recently announced that the FDA has given emergency authorization for convalescent plasma to be used as treatment for COVID-19 patients. The president called it a historic breakthrough but the FDA commissioner has apologized for overstating the treatment's benefits. Dr. Kumar has more.
California COVID-19 case numbers are improving but don't expect rush to reopen
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
"We've been watching for two to three weeks, steady declines in our hospital numbers as well as our ICU numbers," said Dr. Mark Ghaly, noting a 19% decline in hospitalizations, and an 18% drop in ICU COVID-19 patients compared to two weeks ago.
Weekly Austin Public Health COVID-19 news conference - 8/26/2020
Health officials talks about the latest data and answer questions from the media.
Health officials talks about the latest data and answer questions from the media.
California OKs school return for students with special needs or are homeless
The new guidelines appear to be the broadest attempt to deal with students, including older ones, who are more likely to struggle with at-home, digital learning, either because they lack the technology and a safe space to learn or because they are on special education plans or need other targeted support.
The new guidelines appear to be the broadest attempt to deal with students, including older ones, who are more likely to struggle with at-home, digital learning, either because they lack the technology and a safe space to learn or because they are on special education plans or need other targeted support.
Weights and dumbbells are latest coronavirus-fueled shortage: Here's what to use instead
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Weights are becoming increasingly harder to find — with some back-ordered until the fall — as more people bulk up on home gym equipment as the world spends more time at home during the coronavirus pandemic.