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.
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.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre struggles to survive during COVID-19 pandemic
The Palace Theatre was built in the 1920s originally as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
The Palace Theatre was built in the 1920s originally as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
The Georgetown Palace Theatre struggles to survive during COVID-19 pandemic
The Palace Theatre�was built in the 1920s originally�as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
The Palace Theatre�was built in the 1920s originally�as a movie theater, but in the 90s it made the switch to traditional plays and has stayed this way ever since.
Looking for work? These companies are hiring amid the coronavirus pandemic
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Delivery services and grocery store chains are among those in need of help.
Free accredited online school popular option for students
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
iSchool Virtual is a fully accredited, tuition-free online public school for students in grades 3-12 across Texas.
Ohio newlyweds whose wedding was canceled due to COVID-19 donate their reception food to local shelter
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Melanie and Tyler Tapajna were still dressed in their wedding attire when serving food at the Laura’s Home Women’s Crisis Center.
Postmaster General says USPS will halt some operational changes until after election amid outcry
DeJoy said in a statement Tuesday that USPS won?t remove mail processing equipment or blue collection boxes, nor will mail processing facilities close.
DeJoy said in a statement Tuesday that USPS won?t remove mail processing equipment or blue collection boxes, nor will mail processing facilities close.
FDA medical supply shortage list includes respirators, gloves, testing swabs
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
The FDA released a medical supply shortage list on the agency’s website, and the list features critical supplies in the fight against COVID-19, including testing swabs, certain respirators and hospital gowns.
How to choose the best mask for back-to-school
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
Forget the trendy backpacks or the latest sneakers. 2020’s back-to-school must-have is the mask.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Wuhan water park hosts massive pool party in China's coronavirus ground zero
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
Photos show thousands of maskless partygoers packed into the Wuhan Maya Beach Water Park.
COVID-19 now No. 3 cause of death in US, according to former CDC director
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, told CNN that COVID-19 is now ahead of accidents, diabetes and other causes of death.
Teens struggle to balance school, family, work amid COVID-19 pandemic
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids.
Inspector general faults California prisons for poor coronavirus checks
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
The report criticizes the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for vague rules and inadequately trained staff that allowed some visitors and employees to enter prisons before they were properly screened.
Coronavirus infections among children
A new report finds that infections among kids in the U.S. grew 40% in late July and those findings come as debate continues on the best way to reopen schools. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has more.
A new report finds that infections among kids in the U.S. grew 40% in late July and those findings come as debate continues on the best way to reopen schools. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike has more.