Applications now being accepted for RENT Assistance Program
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
The City of Austin has created a Relief of Emergency Need for Tenants (RENT) Assistance Program.
UConn students party during coronavirus pandemic, get kicked out of dorms
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Several University of Connecticut students were kicked out of their dorm rooms this week after videos on social media showed them at a crowded party with no masks and even less social distancing amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Zoom-bombing: A prank that could lead to serious criminal charges
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
An activity called "Zoom-bombing" has become more prevalent as many schools and workplaces rely on the platform for virtual learning and meetings.
Positive coronavirus result puts Thrall ISD containment protocol to the tests
The positive test will not end the option for in-person classes which started August 10, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker. He did say the district’s quarantine protocol is now in play for the staff member and those who had contact with that person.
The positive test will not end the option for in-person classes which started August 10, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker. He did say the district’s quarantine protocol is now in play for the staff member and those who had contact with that person.
Austin Public Health moves away from COVID hospital admissions as key indicator for risk stages
Wednesday's 7-day moving average for hospital admissions was 29, well below stage 4’s risk-based guidelines of 40 or higher. Looking at the chart the Austin Travis County area should be in yellow, stage 3.Stage 3 allows for non-essential travel and gives the greenlight to shop and dine.
Wednesday's 7-day moving average for hospital admissions was 29, well below stage 4’s risk-based guidelines of 40 or higher. Looking at the chart the Austin Travis County area should be in yellow, stage 3.Stage 3 allows for non-essential travel and gives the greenlight to shop and dine.
Positive COVID-19 test puts Thrall ISD containment protocol to the test
The positive test will not end the option for in person classes which started August 10th, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker.
The positive test will not end the option for in person classes which started August 10th, according to Superintendent Tommy Hooker.
FEMA awards $1.8M grant to Texas DPS for COVID-19 response
FEMA has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Texas DPS to use in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
FEMA has awarded a $1.8 million grant to Texas DPS to use in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Austin Public Health moves away from COVID hospital admissions as key indicator for risk stages
The health agency has seen a decline in daily COVID-19 hospital admissions and new cases�but still considers the county in stage 4 risk guidance.
The health agency has seen a decline in daily COVID-19 hospital admissions and new cases�but still considers the county in stage 4 risk guidance.
Leander ISD employee dies from complications due to COVID-19
The employee had not worked over the summer and has not been on the school's campus since March.
The employee had not worked over the summer and has not been on the school's campus since March.
Hospital visitation policy is keeping family from seeing terminally ill boy, father says
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Clinton Grams' 10-year-old son Alex has been battling leukemia at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital for more than a year. He and his wife Mindy have spent the last few months battling a visitation rule put in place because of COVID-19.
Iowa governor's push to reopen schools descends into chaos
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
An aggressive push by Iowa’s pro-Trump governor to reopen schools amid a worsening coronavirus outbreak has descended into chaos, with some districts and teachers rebelling and experts calling the scientific benchmarks used by the state arbitrary and unsafe.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: COVID-19 rising as leading cause of death
COVID-19 is fast becoming the number three cause of death in the U.S. ahead of accidents or unintentional injuries. Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death. Dr. Kumar talks about the findings.
COVID-19 is fast becoming the number three cause of death in the U.S. ahead of accidents or unintentional injuries. Heart disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death. Dr. Kumar talks about the findings.
McDonald Observatory to reopen to public on August 28
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
The reopening, slated for Friday, August 28, will allow visitors to enjoy outdoor programs at a limited capacity.
Austin Public Health weekly COVID-19 news conference - 8/19/2020
Health officials provide an update on the latest data and answer questions from the media.
Health officials provide an update on the latest data and answer questions from the media.
Report: FDA puts hold on emergency authorization of survivors’ plasma as COVID-19 treatment
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Health officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have encouraged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to hold off on the emergency authorization of plasma transfusion as a treatment for patients infected with COVID-19.
Austin Public Health: High COVID-19 case counts due to backlog
Many of the results are from more than a month ago.
Many of the results are from more than a month ago.
White House: Georgia leads nation in rate of new COVID-19 cases
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Georgia leads the nation in the number of new COVID-19 infections, a White House report says.
Pope Francis: Rich can't get priority for vaccine, poor need help
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Pope Francis is warning against any prospect that rich people would get priority for a coronavirus vaccine.
Austin IT company working to make school COVID-19 screenings safer with contactless thermal scanners
Austin schoolchildren are getting more familiar with health screenings, however, most places of business and schools are doing their screenings manually right now.
Austin schoolchildren are getting more familiar with health screenings, however, most places of business and schools are doing their screenings manually right now.