Virus concerns nudge some teachers toward classroom exits
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
Teachers unions have begun pushing back on what they see as unnecessarily aggressive timetables for reopening.
FEMA official says US ready to tackle both COVID-19 pandemic and potential disaster
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor testified about the country’s ability to obtain critical PPE and other supplies to help in the fight against COVID-19.
Major airlines call for COVID-19 testing to restore US-Europe travel
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
The CEOs of United, American Airlines, IAG and Lufthansa Group are calling for a joint COVID-19 testing program from the U.S. and the European Union.
Virtual panel discussing health disparities
COVID-19 has affected a higher number of communities of color across the nation and has put a spotlight on health disparities. Meme Styles with the non-profit Measure and Amy McGeady, Executive Director of It's Time Texas, has more details.
COVID-19 has affected a higher number of communities of color across the nation and has put a spotlight on health disparities. Meme Styles with the non-profit Measure and Amy McGeady, Executive Director of It's Time Texas, has more details.
Act introduced to U.S. Senate to support independent music venues impacted by COVID-19
The grants would provide six months of financial support to the venues that would "keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America," a press release from the U.S. Senate stated.
The grants would provide six months of financial support to the venues that would "keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector for communities across America," a press release from the U.S. Senate stated.
‘We will not sell it at cost’: Some drugmakers stand to profit from potential coronavirus vaccine
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
Some executives from major pharmaceutical companies told lawmakers they would not sell their vaccines at cost when questions rose of how much they would profit from the pandemic.
Austin Public Health discusses latest information on COVID-19
Health officials talk about the latest data and also answer questions from the media.
Health officials talk about the latest data and also answer questions from the media.
Fewer vaccines being given to children during COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials warn children could be at an increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
Health officials warn children could be at an increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases.
As Californians look to school, some families form 'pandemic pods;' others struggle for WiFi
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
These starkly different scenarios highlight the widening gap between the haves and have-nots, making the phrase “we are all in this together” ring hollow for those on the bottom rung. The great irony, some note, is that these inequities are coming at a time when the country is embroiled in a national conversation about eradicating systemic injustices and empowering the Black Lives Matter movement.
US secures 100 million doses of Pfizer, BioNTech experimental coronavirus vaccine
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
The U.S. government has reached a $1.95 billion deal with Pfizer and BioNTech for 100 million doses of their experimental COVID-19 vaccine once it obtains Food and Drug Administration approval.
World coronavirus cases near 15M; Trump says things will get worse
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
As the world case count neared the 15 million mark, with more than 617,000 killed, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has continued to see large outbreaks.
California's coronavirus cases surpass New York's for most in nation
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
John’s Hopkins University data showed Wednesday that California now has about 1,200 more cases than New York.
Austin Public Health discusses latest information on COVID-19
Health officials are expected to discuss the latest data on COVID-19 and also answer questions from the media.
Health officials are expected to discuss the latest data on COVID-19 and also answer questions from the media.
California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Fewer vaccines begin given to children during COVID-19 pandemic
Health officials warn children could be at an increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum explains.
Health officials warn children could be at an increased risk for outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum explains.
Pelosi calls coronavirus the 'Trump virus' following revived White House task force briefing
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., reignited her war of words with President Trump on Tuesday, calling the coronavirus the "Trump virus" in an effort to blame the ongoing pandemic on the president's response.
Family Dollar, Dollar Tree will no longer require face masks at all stores
No reason has been given why the change was made.
No reason has been given why the change was made.
City of Austin provides details on Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials held a briefing to discuss the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Officials held a briefing to discuss the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
City of Austin provides details on Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Officials held a briefing to discuss�the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Officials held a briefing to discuss�the design and funding of the $17 million rental assistance program for residents impacted by COVID-19.
Demand for tutors increasing due to delayed in-person instruction
While schools have had their doors shut since spring, work for students and tutors hasn't fully stopped.
While schools have had their doors shut since spring, work for students and tutors hasn't fully stopped.