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.
Heal the country? Disease specialists running for Congress amid coronavirus pandemic
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
“If we had more people in Congress with a science background, we might have made better decisions.”
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
Texas bars with ability to serve food may apply to reopen
For many bar owners, new TABC rules allowing them to reopen as food establishments is the chance to reopen and get back to work.
For many bar owners, new TABC rules allowing them to reopen as food establishments is the chance to reopen and get back to work.
'She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon': Mother of 6 dies from COVID-19
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
" She's a beautiful soul who left way too soon."
Texas bars with ability to serve food may apply to reopen
For many bar owners, new TABC rules allowing them to reopen as food establishments is the chance to reopen and get back to work.
For many bar owners, new TABC rules allowing them to reopen as food establishments is the chance to reopen and get back to work.
Hurricane Laura evacuees will take shelter in Central Texas hotels
Since COVID-19 hit, shelters in central Texas operations have been changed. Instead of housing evacuees in school buildings or convention centers, people will be sheltered in hotels and motels.
Since COVID-19 hit, shelters in central Texas operations have been changed. Instead of housing evacuees in school buildings or convention centers, people will be sheltered in hotels and motels.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Minnesota to get new COVID-19 saliva testing lab that will double state's testing capacity
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
The nation’s leading distributor of COVID-19 saliva testing is planning to establish a new saliva testing lab in Minnesota that will more than double the state’s current test processing capacity, Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday.
Health officials recommend Travis County moves to stage three
Health officials recommended that Austin-Travis County transition to stage three, but are still warning residents to keep taking precautions.
Health officials recommended that Austin-Travis County transition to stage three, but are still warning residents to keep taking precautions.
Health officials recommend Travis County moves to stage three
Under stage three, residents within Travis County would still be recommended to avoid social gatherings outside of their households, to keep gatherings to ten people or less, and for those with underlying health conditions to continue to limit unnecessary contact.
Under stage three, residents within Travis County would still be recommended to avoid social gatherings outside of their households, to keep gatherings to ten people or less, and for those with underlying health conditions to continue to limit unnecessary contact.
Evacuees arrive in Austin ahead of Hurricane Laura
Officials urged people to stay with relatives or in hotel rooms to avoid spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Officials urged people to stay with relatives or in hotel rooms to avoid spreading the virus that causes COVID-19.
Abbott says Texas is 'prepared and ready' for Hurricane Laura
Responding to a hurricane is not easy, and doing it during a pandemic is daunting.
Responding to a hurricane is not easy, and doing it during a pandemic is daunting.
FDA chief apologizes for overstating convalescent plasma benefits to treat COVID-19
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Stephen Hahn is apologizing for overstating the life-saving benefits of using convalescent plasma to treat COVID-19 patients.
City of Pflugerville set to reopen library, park facilities, services
The City of Pflugerville says the reopenings are in response to Travis County moving to Stage 3.
The City of Pflugerville says the reopenings are in response to Travis County moving to Stage 3.
Regal Cinemas to reopen more theaters starting August 28
Regal Cinemas will be reopening more of its locations starting August 28, including two in Austin.
Regal Cinemas will be reopening more of its locations starting August 28, including two in Austin.