Austin Public Health resumes asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Austin Public Health resumes asymptomatic COVID-19 testing
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Austin Public Health officials said in a briefing Wednesday that they are observing a decreased demand for testing and labs less burdened by regional surges have greater capacity.
Parents weigh in on Austin ISD’s proposed delayed start date
Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.
Austin ISD schools are slated to begin online learning August 18th but Thursday the school board could vote to push back that start date to September, meaning kids may not see the inside of a classroom till November.
Florida man in nursing home with dementia thought wife had died
A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus
A man with dementia thought his wife had died since he was unable to see her because he resides in a facility that banned her from entry due to the coronavirus
CTRMA analyzing traffic numbers from local tollway for insight into COVID-19 impact on roads
Change in driving habits could change how roads are built in the future.
Change in driving habits could change how roads are built in the future.
CDC: 15 people hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
The CDC said 15 people were hospitalized after ingesting hand sanitizer that contained methanol, a chemical the FDA says is poisonous if ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Tickets available for Walmart’s drive-in movie viewings in store parking lots — and they’re free
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
Walmart is partnering with the Tribeca Film Festival to host 320 free drive-in movie showings throughout the U.S., and you can snag your free tickets now.
COVID-19 testing in the US is dropping, even as death toll rises
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
Officials attribute the drop largely to Americans getting discouraged over having to wait hours to get a test and days or weeks to find out the results.
FOX 7 Discussion: Mail-in voting
After weeks of bashing mail-in voting and suing Nevada for expanding their mail-in voting, President Donald Trump has changed his tune ? at least when it comes to the critical swing state of Florida. Now he?s for it. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about this in greater detail.
After weeks of bashing mail-in voting and suing Nevada for expanding their mail-in voting, President Donald Trump has changed his tune ? at least when it comes to the critical swing state of Florida. Now he?s for it. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about this in greater detail.
Austin U.S. Air Force veteran celebrates 100th birthday
COVID-19 was not going to mess up the celebration.
COVID-19 was not going to mess up the celebration.
Parents are worried Austin ISD is not ready for the new school year
A lot of parents are having mixed emotions about sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A lot of parents are having mixed emotions about sending their children back to school during the COVID-19 pandemic.
CTRMA analyzing traffic numbers from a local tollway
An analysis of traffic numbers from a local tollway is providing insight into the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
An analysis of traffic numbers from a local tollway is providing insight into the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
JetBlue says it will continue to block middle seats through mid-October as COVID-19 precaution
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
The airline announced its commitment to blocking middle seats through at least Oct. 15 to help maintain social distancing in the fight against coronavirus.
Meth lab found at San Francisco hotel room used as city COVID-19 shelter
Police arrested two adults accused of operating a low level meth lab at a San Francisco hotel designated as a safe shelter for people on quarantine, at risk for COVID-19, or without housing.
Police arrested two adults accused of operating a low level meth lab at a San Francisco hotel designated as a safe shelter for people on quarantine, at risk for COVID-19, or without housing.
High school athletes fear shorter seasons, less college recruiting over coronavirus concerns this fall
For high school athletes, especially those who want to play in college, their futures are uncertain and opportunities limited.
For high school athletes, especially those who want to play in college, their futures are uncertain and opportunities limited.
NIH seeks COVID-19 patient volunteers to test safety, longevity of synthetic antibody treatment
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
The trial, titled ACTIV-3, is asking for patients who are currently being treated for the novel coronavirus at select hospitals around the world, according to the NIH.
Virgin Atlantic files for bankruptcy protection in U.S.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
Richard Branson's Virgin Atlantic airline is seeking protection from creditors as it tries to survive the pandemic that is slamming air travel.
‘Button Project’ allows children to see the smiling faces behind the masks at children’s hospitals
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
A new project displays medical staff’s smiling faces on buttons to reassure and comfort children who are visiting hospitals.
Woman kicked off flight for 'offensive' mask — here's what it said
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Arlinda Johns, from South Florida, was on her way to Illinois when she boarded a plane wearing a mask that said “F--- 12” and a T-shirt that said “Black Lives Matter,” she told Florida’s Local 10 station.
Japanese company’s ‘smart’ face mask translates wearer’s speech into 8 different languages
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.
A robotics start-up in Japan has created a “smart mask” that is designed to facilitate international communication in a socially distanced society.