Tom Hanks on COVID-19, ‘Greyhound’ and wartime mentality

For many, Hanks’ contraction of COVID-19 was the first loud alarm bell that went off in the early days of the pandemic. If “America’s Dad” could get it, so could anyone. The decision to go public with their diagnoses, Hanks said in a recent interview, was twofold. He didn’t want any rumors about why the production was shut down. And if he was going to serve as an overdue public service announcement, so be it.

Is it safe to visit the dentist during the pandemic?

Dentists can’t eliminate risk, but they are taking steps to minimize the chances of spreading the coronavirus.

KOKE FM host Bob Cole shares warning for Austinites to wear a mask

Cole told Adler he has mainly been cautious, wearing a mask and taking vitamins. Still, he admits he has let his guard down.

Majority of Austin music venues say they won’t last more than a few months

Of the more than 50 music venue owners who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they will not make it past October under COVID-19 shutdown orders. 

Majority of Austin music venues say they won’t last more than a few months
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Of the more than 50 music venue owners who responded to the survey, 62 percent said they will not make it past October under COVID-19 shutdown orders. 

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FOX 7 Discussion: Pandemic politics
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Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas joined FOX 7 Austin to speak on pandemic politics.