'Huge bummer': Fourth of July will test Americans' discipline
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
With confirmed cases climbing in 40 states, governors have ordered the wearing of masks in public, and families were urged to celebrate their independence at home. Even then, they were told to keep their backyard cookouts small.
Taiwan offering fake flights to tourists yearning for travel experience amid pandemic
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
According to Reuters, the fake flights replicate the experience of traveling, despite passengers not actually going anywhere.
Williamson County to host free COVID-19 testing sites in Hutto, Jarrell, Taylor
COVID-19 tests at these locations are available for all Texans, whether they are Williamson County residents or not, says the county.
COVID-19 tests at these locations are available for all Texans, whether they are Williamson County residents or not, says the county.
Georgetown updates mask order to require face coverings in public
The city says its order will stay in place until Williamson County reports a positive test rate of seven percent or lower over a two-week average.
The city says its order will stay in place until Williamson County reports a positive test rate of seven percent or lower over a two-week average.
Celebrating 4th of July during COVID-19
Dr. Ernst von Schwarz has some tips on how you can prevent further spread of the coronavirus and reduce your own risks while still celebrating the holiday.
Dr. Ernst von Schwarz has some tips on how you can prevent further spread of the coronavirus and reduce your own risks while still celebrating the holiday.
Should college-aged students take a gap year amid pandemic?
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
As colleges grapple with how to stay open this fall, many students are questioning whether to enroll at all.
Bastrop County COVID-19 testing site added to Austin Public Health's online portal
Officials in Bastrop County say the partnership with APH is being done to expand the COVID-19 testing network to protect the health and safety of Central Texas.
Officials in Bastrop County say the partnership with APH is being done to expand the COVID-19 testing network to protect the health and safety of Central Texas.
After threats from city, Catholic archbishop in SF agrees to obey coronavirus rules
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
One such gathering occurred last Saturday, where Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone convened about three dozen worshipers to lament what he called the "blasphemous" toppling of the controversial statue of Junipero Serra.
The week in numbers: 0 remdesivir for rest of the world and 50,000 new US cases in 1 day
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
With a potential vaccine still months away and lockdown orders being reimplemented, the pandemic situation looks to be perilous as the summer unfolds.
TX Ag Commissioner Miller wants governor to reopen taprooms, tasting rooms
“In the effort to save lives, Governor Abbott should not destroy livelihoods,” Miller said in a letter to the governor.
“In the effort to save lives, Governor Abbott should not destroy livelihoods,” Miller said in a letter to the governor.
Health officials: 11-year-old Florida boy died from the coronavirus
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
A family in South Florida is mourning the loss of their 11-year-old boy, who passed away from the coronavirus, they said.
105 UW students in frat houses test positive for coronavirus
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Health officials say the outbreak, along with cases among student athletes, is a troubling sign of what may be in store if colleges reopen in the fall.
Austin Mayor Adler issues new local order following Gov. Abbott's latest guidelines
The new local order goes into effect today (7/3) at 12 p.m. (CT) and the mayor says that it takes "full advantage of new tools in the governor's latest orders making masks mandatory & enforceable while also prohibiting groups over 10."
The new local order goes into effect today (7/3) at 12 p.m. (CT) and the mayor says that it takes "full advantage of new tools in the governor's latest orders making masks mandatory & enforceable while also prohibiting groups over 10."
Mexican state eyes closing US border as COVID-19 cases rise in Arizona
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Reacting to a spike in virus cases reported in Arizona, the top health official in the Mexican state of Sonora is asking Mexico’s federal government to temporarily close the border to non-essential visits from the U.S.
Riverside County man dies one day after posting about contracting virus at party
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
“Don’t be a (bleeping) idiot like me,” wrote Thomas Macias on his Facebook page. It was a message full of regret. He was warning people about going to parties without wearing a mask.
Statewide mask requirement in Texas now in effect
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
A verbal or written warning can be issued for a first-time violator of the maks requirement. A person’s second violation can result in a fine of up to $250. Local law enforcement can issue warnings and fines, but cannot arrest or jail people.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring face masks in counties with 20 or more COVID-19 cases
The order goes into effect at noon tomorrow, July 3.
The order goes into effect at noon tomorrow, July 3.
FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
FOX 7 Discussion: U.S. economy adds 4.8 million jobs
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
Abhi Rahman with the Texas Democratic Party and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the June jobs report.
Gov. Abbott issues executive order requiring face masks in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases
Abbott says this is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 which has seen a spike here in Central Texas.
Abbott says this is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 which has seen a spike here in Central Texas.