Is it safe to ride public transit during the COVID-19 pandemic?
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
The main way that the virus spreads is through droplets people spray when they talk, cough or sneeze. That means the best way to reduce the spread of infection on public transit and elsewhere is to wear and mask and stay 6 feet from others, experts say.
Make your own crystals at home!
This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.
This is a great experiment because you’re only limited by your imagination and what you can make with pipe cleaners.
Importance of getting flu vaccine this year
If you tend to to skip getting the shot, you may want to rethink that this year. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more on why.
If you tend to to skip getting the shot, you may want to rethink that this year. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has more on why.
Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.
17-year-old Sesame Place employee assaulted after asking visitor to wear mask, police say
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
Police say a 17-year-old Sesame Place employee was assaulted after asking a park visitor to wear a mask.
APH provides COVID-19 update to Travis Co. Commissioners Court
Dr. Mark Escott will be updating local leaders on COVID-19 during the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
Dr. Mark Escott will be updating local leaders on COVID-19 during the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
COVID-19 update expected at Travis County Commissioners Court meeting
Dr. Mark Escott is expected to discuss school opening guidelines and more. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Dr. Mark Escott is expected to discuss school opening guidelines and more. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Need a mask? In one California town, they appear to be growing on trees
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Sara Robinson got the idea after hearing a COVID-19 presentation that mentioned mask-trees in the Czech Republic.
Governor says coronavirus tests may increase as schools reopen
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Texas has averaged more than 34,000 tests a day over the past week, down from a daily average of more than 60,000 in late July.
Will Americans get a second $1,200 stimulus check? What we know
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
The fate of a second stimulus check was thrown into uncertainty last week when White House officials and Democratic leaders missed a self-imposed deadline to cut a deal on another round of emergency coronavirus aid.
Personal watercrafts abundant in Lady Bird Lake, rental companies still unable to open
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Personal watercrafts abundant in Lady Bird Lake, rental companies still unable to open
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
Since COVID-19 cases started climbing in the Austin area, members of the Austin Rowing Club have been kept away from their favorite form on exercise.
North Texas man loses mother, brother and uncle to COVID-19; other family members also sick
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Data has shown that COVID-19 tends to break out among families. But that's typically due to a gathering.
Hyatt to require masks for guests at hotels in the Americas to help reduce spread of COVID-19
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
Guests will be required to wear face coverings within indoor public areas of Hyatt hotels, including bars, restaurants, fitness centers and event spaces.
New UT research on decisions behind reopening Texas businesses finds some concerns
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
New UT research on decisions behind reopening Texas businesses finds some concerns
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
Businesses being open is essential to economic health, but opening too soon in a pandemic can lead to a setback.
First cats in Texas test positive for COVID-19
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
So far Texas A&M University has found three cats and one dog with the virus in Brazos County, and all the cases appear to be asymptomatic or very mild.
Travis County to hold possibly the nation's first virtual jury trial
The verdict will not only decide the case but could provide a landmark decision for the nation's judicial system.
The verdict will not only decide the case but could provide a landmark decision for the nation's judicial system.
Health officials across US are quitting or getting fired amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Dozens of state and local public health leaders around the country have resigned or have been fired amid the coronavirus outbreak.