Early spread of COVID-19 appears far greater than initially reported, UT Austin researchers say

Researchers say patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year. 

Early spread of COVID-19 appears far greater than initially reported, UT Austin researchers say
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Researchers say patients with undiagnosed flu symptoms who actually had COVID-19 last winter were among thousands of undetected early cases of the disease at the beginning of this year.?

Advocacy group asking City of Kyle to adopt cite-and-release ordinance

So far in 2020, more than 34 people have been arrested by Kyle police for misdemeanor crimes considered eligible for cite and release.

Big 12 moves ahead with fall sports beginning in September

The move came one day after the Big Ten and Pac-12 announced they would not play this fall. In the Big 12, fall sports will begin after Sept. 1 with the football schedule beginning league play Sept. 26. Schools also can play one non-conference opponent.

Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval

According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.

Travis County offering Text2Register application for 2020 election

In a news conference Wednesday, Travis County Voter Registrar Bruce Elfant explained that with traditional large scale voter drives eliminated, a new strategy was needed.

Big East Conference postpones fall sports season, joining Pac-12 and Big Ten

The Big East Conference said Wednesday that it will postpone its fall sports season, joining the Pac-12 and Big Ten in pausing play out of concern for the welfare of student-athletes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Democrats, White House remain at odds as talks on COVID-19 relief stall

The White House’s top negotiator is trying to revive stalled talks over coronavirus aid. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin reached out to the Democratic leaders Wednesday.

US cybersecurity agency warns of fake COVID-19 Small Business Administration loan website

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) said an email that directs people to a fake SBA COVID-19 loan website has been stealing people’s information.

In a first, Airbnb takes action against guest for party

The San Francisco-based home sharing company said Wednesday it is initiating legal proceedings against a guest who held an unauthorized party at a home in Sacramento County.

North Carolina dog diagnosed with COVID-19 dies

While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in June that dogs, cats and a few other animals types are able to contract COVID-19, it is rare for animals to pass it on to their owners or vice versa.

Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months

As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children. 

Discount department store Stein Mart files for bankruptcy, may close all 281 stores

Discount department store Stein Mart revealed Wednesday that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying it plans to close a "significant portion, if not all" of its 281 stores nationwide.