Austin Public Health moves into Stage 5 of risk-based guidelines
APH is urging Austin residents to mask up and avoid gatherings amid the COVID-19 omicron variant surge.
APH is urging Austin residents to mask up and avoid gatherings amid the COVID-19 omicron variant surge.
City walk-in utility customer service centers temporarily reclosing
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
The city says the closures are in response to rising COVID-19 cases and the quickly spreading omicron variant.
Record weekly COVID-19 cases reported worldwide but fewer deaths, WHO says
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
The World Health Organization noted a 71% increase from the previous 7-day period that the U.N. health agency likened to a “tsunami.”
2 tigers at ZooTampa test positive for COVID-19
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
The 16-year-old and 7-year-old tigers were tested for the virus after showing mild respiratory symptoms.
New COVID-19 variant named IHU discovered in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
A new COVID-19 variant named IHU has been detected in France
What is the new IHU variant found in France?
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
A new COVID-19 variant IHU has been detected in France. Here is what you need to know about it.
AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
City of Houston preparing for two large events amid COVID pandemic
The City of Houston is preparing for two large events that haven’t taken place since the pandemic started.
The City of Houston is preparing for two large events that haven’t taken place since the pandemic started.
AISD resumes fully in-person classes for spring semester
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
AISD has several protocols in place to protect students from COVID-19 as they return to school after winter break.
Parents spent more quality time with their kids during COVID-19 pandemic's start, survey finds
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that parents shared more meals and spent more quality time together with their children at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic than they had in previous years.
Schools turning to remote learning as omicron cases surge
A record number of children are being hospitalized across the country due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
A record number of children are being hospitalized across the country due to increasing COVID-19 cases.
Dallas Fire Rescue experiencing severe staffing shortages
First responders are being affected by the COVID-19 omicron surge.
First responders are being affected by the COVID-19 omicron surge.
Houston-based online memorial COVID-19 Wall of Memories honored on launch date anniversary
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
On Tuesday, the city of Houston recognized the virtual memorial with a proclamation that January 4th would be known as COVID-19 Wall of Memories Day. The website was also selected to be part of the U.S. Library of Congress.
Novak Djokovic held at Australian border over visa mix-up
Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic had to spend the night at the Melbourne airport as officials refused to let him enter the country for the Australian Open.
Yale students must quarantine on campus amid COVID-19 surge, encouraged not to eat at local restaurants
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
For meals, students have access to 'grab-and-go' food from the school or may order curbside pickup.
Sundance Film Festival cancels in-person events amid COVID-19 surge
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
Sundance Film Festival organizers said they wanted to move events online because of the surge in COVID-19 cases.
2022 Grammy Awards postponed amid Omicron surge
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
The Recording Academy announced Music's Biggest Night has been postponed due to the uncertainty of the Omicron variant.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Dallas Cowboys LB Micah Parsons placed in COVID-19 protocols
Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has been placed in COVID-19 protocols.
Dallas Cowboys star linebacker Micah Parsons has been placed in COVID-19 protocols.
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers test positive for COVID-19, join growing list of infected celebs
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.
Two popular late-night talk show hosts confirmed they’ve tested positive for COVID-19.