White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Brooks Brothers, worn by Lincoln and Kennedy, goes bankrupt
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
Brooks Brothers, the 200-year-old company that dressed nearly every U.S. president, is filing for bankruptcy protection.
COVID-19 killed more in Florida, Texas in 1 month than hurricanes did in entire US over 20 years
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
More COVID-19 deaths were reported in Florida and Texas over the span of a month than total deaths caused by hurricanes over a span of 20 years, a stark reminder that the pandemic is not over.
Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
“The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election,” Trump said, “but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!”
‘Silent transmission’: COVID-19 largely spread by asymptomatic, presymptomatic carriers, study says
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
The study was published on July 6 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).
Utility bill help still available for City of Austin customers struggling amidst COVID-19
City of Austin Utilities wants customers to know that funding is still available to help customers in need and who may be struggling.
City of Austin Utilities wants customers to know that funding is still available to help customers in need and who may be struggling.
United sending layoff notices to nearly half of US employees
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
United Airlines is warning 36,000 employees - nearly half its U.S. staff - they could be furloughed in October, the clearest signal yet of how deeply the virus pandemic is hurting the airline industry.
FDA warns labs about high risk of false positives from medical company’s COVID-19 test
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter for clinical labs and health care providers over COVID-19 tests manufactured by global medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) which has produced coronavirus tests the department says are at high risk for false positive results.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar - Treating COVID-19
Dr. Kumar talks about current treatments for those who have the coronavirus.
Dr. Kumar talks about current treatments for those who have the coronavirus.
Austin Public Health weekly news conference - 7/8/2020
Officials discuss the latest data and models and talk about what steps need to be taken.
Officials discuss the latest data and models and talk about what steps need to be taken.
`A hot mess': Americans face testing delays as coronavirus surges
Four months, 3 million confirmed infections and over 130,000 deaths into the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Americans confronted with an alarming resurgence of the scourge are facing long lines at testing sites and going a week or more without receiving a diagnosis. Some sites are running out of kits as testing is ramped up.
Four months, 3 million confirmed infections and over 130,000 deaths into the U.S. coronavirus outbreak, Americans confronted with an alarming resurgence of the scourge are facing long lines at testing sites and going a week or more without receiving a diagnosis. Some sites are running out of kits as testing is ramped up.
Renters face financial cliff ahead; limited help available amid COVID-19 pandemic
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
Renters are nearing the end of their financial rope as the assistance and protections given to them during the pandemic run their course.
More than 3 million people have COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
Austin Public Health officials express concern over latest COVID-19 data
At its weekly update today, APH says we are in Stage Four of restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 but that could change.
At its weekly update today, APH says we are in Stage Four of restrictions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 but that could change.
Scientists warn of potential brain damage linked to COVID-19
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
COVID-19 may contribute to serious neurological complications such as delirium, brain inflammation, stroke, and nerve damage, a new study found.
Coronavirus outbreak reported at LAFD Station 80 that serves LAX
Fourteen firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department's Station 80, near LAX, were home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
Fourteen firefighters at the Los Angeles Fire Department's Station 80, near LAX, were home after testing positive for COVID-19 earlier this week.
Austin Public Health evaluating rising COVID-19 numbers and latest models
Officials are looking at the data in order to make a final decision on the stage of risk for Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
Officials are looking at the data in order to make a final decision on the stage of risk for Austin. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more.
Law enforcement agencies say state face-covering order is unenforceable
Several law enforcement agencies said Governor Greg Abbott's new order mandating face coverings is unenforceable. FOX 7 Austin's Jennifer Kendall explains.
Several law enforcement agencies said Governor Greg Abbott's new order mandating face coverings is unenforceable. FOX 7 Austin's Jennifer Kendall explains.
Gun shops see surge in gun and ammunition sales during COVID-19 pandemic
Background checks for guns are at an all-time high across the nation according to the FBI. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia has details.
Background checks for guns are at an all-time high across the nation according to the FBI. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia has details.
Hillary Clinton thinks she would handle coronavirus pandemic better than Trump, would beat him in November
Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.
Former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton believes she would have handled the coronavirus pandemic better than President Trump, and that she would win if she was on the ballot this November.