Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues in Smithville
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Texas DPS teams practice for COVID-19 hurricane rescues
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
The teams are also having to learn something new: how to rescue people during a viral outbreak.
Austin officials want public to honor dads from a distance, as COVID-19 cases rise
In a Wednesday briefing, Austin Public Health presented data highlighting the increase in hospitalizations the rolling seven-day average is now at 22 a day.
In a Wednesday briefing, Austin Public Health presented data highlighting the increase in hospitalizations the rolling seven-day average is now at 22 a day.
Manor ISD cancels all conditioning camps due to COVID-19
MISD made the announcement on June 17, as the cases of COVID-19 in Central Texas continue to rise.
MISD made the announcement on June 17, as the cases of COVID-19 in Central Texas continue to rise.
Austin officials want public to honor dads from a distance, as COVID-19 cases rise
In a Wednesday briefing, Austin Public Health presented data highlighting the increase in hospitalizations the rolling seven-day average is now at 22 a day.?
In a Wednesday briefing, Austin Public Health presented data highlighting the increase in hospitalizations the rolling seven-day average is now at 22 a day.?
Man proposes to girlfriend via Animal Crossing after COVID-19 pandemic foiled original plan
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Utah man decided to propose to his girlfriend using the game Animal Crossing when his original plans fell through due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 4 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally, according to Johns Hopkins
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
Health officials are still warning of the continued threat of COVID-19.
UT Austin releases planning update for fall 2020
The UT community will have access to "isolation spaces" through APH if they can not self-isolate or quarantine safely in their own residence.
The UT community will have access to "isolation spaces" through APH if they can not self-isolate or quarantine safely in their own residence.
Computer simulation from Japanese university shows how easily COVID-19 can spread in an office
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
Japan’s public broadcasting organization NHK released a video from RIKEN, Japan’s largest scientific research institute, which utilized a supercomputer’s predictive algorithm to demonstrate particulate patterns associated with airborne illnesses like the coronavirus.
SBA unveils new, 'borrower-friendly' forgiveness application for PPP loan recipients
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
The new application released by the Small Business Administration on Wednesday is just five pages long.
Organizers to make decision by July if State Fair of Texas will return in 2020
State Fair of Texas officials says they will make a decision by mid or late July whether or not the annual event will happen this year.
State Fair of Texas officials says they will make a decision by mid or late July whether or not the annual event will happen this year.
Texas county orders businesses to require face coverings when distancing isn’t feasible
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
While Gov. Abbott's executive order prohibits counties and cities from fining individuals for not wearing a mask, a Texas county says businesses could be fined up to $1,000 if they do not require visitors and employees to wearing a face covering when six feet of separation is not feasible.
New Zealand confirms 2 new COVID-19 cases 24 days after discharging last patient
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health reported two new cases of COVID-19 within in the country Tuesday.
Bexar County mandates face coverings at all businesses when social distancing not possible
Businesses who fail to follow the order can be fined by $1,000. However, individuals cannot be fined for not wearing a face mask.
Businesses who fail to follow the order can be fined by $1,000. However, individuals cannot be fined for not wearing a face mask.
Advocacy groups urge Texas officials to expand voting access amid COVID-19
In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections.
In a letter sent to Governor Greg Abbott, Secretary of State Ruth Ruggero Hughs, and all 254 county clerks, the organizations are asking state and local elections officials to take urgent steps to ensure safety and accessibility in the upcoming elections.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
Austin Public Health news conference - 6/17/20
Health officials answer questions from the media about the coronavirus.
Health officials answer questions from the media about the coronavirus.
Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.
Rosewood Neighborhood Park gets first ever virtual dedication
Rosewood Park was created as the first public park for African Americans in Austin and opened in 1929.
Rosewood Park was created as the first public park for African Americans in Austin and opened in 1929.
We Are Blood seeking plasma donors following COVID-19 spike
The recent spike has also heightened the need for whole blood and platelets, which are essential for traumatic injures, chronic diseases, and cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy.
The recent spike has also heightened the need for whole blood and platelets, which are essential for traumatic injures, chronic diseases, and cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy.