Chicago teacher quarantines in plane’s bathroom for 4 hours after testing positive for COVID-19
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
A woman who flew to Iceland last week said she quarantined in a bathroom for four hours after finding out, mid-flight, that she had COVID-19, according to reports.
COVID, cold or flu? Pay attention to timing, symptoms, doctor says
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
With the rapid spread of the seemingly milder omicron variant, many have asked how to tell the difference between the virus and the common cold. One Tampa doctor explains how you can determine which illness you're dealing with.
LL Cool J's NYE performance canceled after rapper tests positive for COVID-19
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
Actor and Grammy Award-winning rapper LL Cool J has tested positive for COVID-19 and has canceled his upcoming New Year’s Eve appearance.
University of Miami to start next semester remotely amid COVID surge
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
The University of Miami will start the spring semester with remote-only classes amid surging cases of COVID-19 in South Florida, school officials said.
Calls to cancel New Years Eve celebration in Times Square, mayor says show will go on
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
Even as COVID cases rise, preparations continue in Times Square for the most famous New Year’s Eve celebration in the world. Now, there are calls to cancel the event as have officials in other major cities.
J&J COVID-19 booster found to cut omicron hospitalizations in South African study
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 booster shot was found to reduce the risk of omicron-related hospitalization by about 85%, according to a South African clinical trial.
Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Mexico’s health safety council has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine.
Virus postpones Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
The Westminster Kennel Club’s annual dog show has become the latest major event to be postponed or canceled.
More New Year's Eve events in Austin are being canceled due to COVID
Some of Austin's local musicians say it feels like the beginning of the pandemic, when they had a bunch of shows lined up only to be canceled days or even hours before.
Some of Austin's local musicians say it feels like the beginning of the pandemic, when they had a bunch of shows lined up only to be canceled days or even hours before.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, test availability declines
Demand continues to increase as people return from holiday gatherings, and many are learning they have no choice but to wait in long lines for a test.
Demand continues to increase as people return from holiday gatherings, and many are learning they have no choice but to wait in long lines for a test.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order will stay in effect through March 1, 2022, the day the JP Courts lose the ability to modify rules and procedures under a Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order.
The order will stay in effect through March 1, 2022, the day the JP Courts lose the ability to modify rules and procedures under a Texas Supreme Court Emergency Order.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, test availability declines
Demand for coronavirus tests is high after holiday gatherings, but the supply is falling short, leaving Austinites concerned.
Demand for coronavirus tests is high after holiday gatherings, but the supply is falling short, leaving Austinites concerned.
2021 year in review: A look back at the top news stories
2021 was the second year in a row bookended by the pandemic and political instability. But before we look ahead to the new year, FOX's Bill Hemmer takes a look back at the top news stories of the past 12 months.
2021 was the second year in a row bookended by the pandemic and political instability. But before we look ahead to the new year, FOX's Bill Hemmer takes a look back at the top news stories of the past 12 months.
Airlines cancel, delay thousands more flights due to omicron, staff shortages
The latest COVID-19 variant upended holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers.
The latest COVID-19 variant upended holiday plans for tens of thousands of travelers.
Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
Officials say COVID-19 cases are surging just weeks after the omicron variant was detected in the area and that key indicators are above thresholds which necessitate a change in stages.
Officials say COVID-19 cases are surging just weeks after the omicron variant was detected in the area and that key indicators are above thresholds which necessitate a change in stages.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
City of Manor cancels New Year's Eve events due to COVID-19
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.