What you need to know about wearing face coverings
Health officials have repeatedly stressed the importance of wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. However one Facebook has started a movement saying why they shouldn't be worn. Texas A&M University-Texarkana virologist Ben Neuman separates fact and faction.
Health officials have repeatedly stressed the importance of wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. However one Facebook has started a movement saying why they shouldn't be worn. Texas A&M University-Texarkana virologist Ben Neuman separates fact and faction.
Is the U.S. seeing a second wave of COVID-19?
Just weeks after many states have reopened, infections and hospitalizations appear to be on the rise. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about why we're seeing a spike and what can be done to stop the spread.
Just weeks after many states have reopened, infections and hospitalizations appear to be on the rise. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike talks about why we're seeing a spike and what can be done to stop the spread.
17 California inmates have now died of what appears to be COVID-19
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
There have now been 17 COVID-19-related inmate deaths in the state prison system, the department said. All but two involved inmates at the California Institution for Men.
Gov. Abbott to hold news conference on increase in COVID-19 state hospitalizations
Numbers indicate that the state set a new one day high yesterday for the seventh time. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
Numbers indicate that the state set a new one day high yesterday for the seventh time. FOX 7 Austin's Jane Lonsdale has details.
First drug proves able to improve survival from COVID-19
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
The drug was given either orally or through an IV. It reduced deaths by 35% in patients who needed treatment with breathing machines and by 20% in those only needing supplemental oxygen. It did not appear to help less ill patients.
Coronavirus cases surpass 8 million worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
The global milestone comes as infections have began to surge in Beijing, Latin America and other parts of the world.
Austin enters stage four of COVID-19 response, stay home order extended
The key indicator was an increase in the seven-day average in hospital admissions.
The key indicator was an increase in the seven-day average in hospital admissions.
TABC warns bars, restaurants to follow state protocols or face license suspension
TABC says it's strictly monitoring bar and restaurant capacity and will pursue emergency license suspensions if there are violations that are a threat to public health and safety.
TABC says it's strictly monitoring bar and restaurant capacity and will pursue emergency license suspensions if there are violations that are a threat to public health and safety.
FOX 7 Discussion: Coronavirus restrictions in Texas
A recent surge in hospitalizations for COVID-19 cases has led to the City of Austin entering stage four pandemic restrictions over the weekend. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to talk about this in greater detail.
A recent surge in hospitalizations for COVID-19 cases has led to the City of Austin entering stage four pandemic restrictions over the weekend. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to talk about this in greater detail.
United says passengers who don't wear masks will be put on 'internal travel restriction list'
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
United Airlines announced it will strengthen mandatory mask policies to further hinder the spread of COVID-19 and help continue to keep passengers and crew safe.
Austin enters stage four of COVID-19 response, stay home order extended
The key indicator was an increase in the seven-day average in hospital admissions.
The key indicator was an increase in the seven-day average in hospital admissions.
FOX 7 Discussion: Coronavirus restrictions in Texas
A recent surge in hospitalizations for COVID-19 cases has led to the City of Austin entering stage four pandemic restrictions over the weekend. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to talk about this in greater detail.
A recent surge in hospitalizations for COVID-19 cases has led to the City of Austin entering stage four pandemic restrictions over the weekend. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Glenn Smith from Progress Texas join Mike Warren to talk about this in greater detail.
‘We’re sure that dogs could detect COVID-19’: UK group says it’s training canines to sniff out virus
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
A U.K. animal charity has begun training its dogs to sniff out COVID-19.
Stay at home order for Travis County extended through August 15
Austin-Travis County is now in a stage four risk zone for COVID-19.
Austin-Travis County is now in a stage four risk zone for COVID-19.
Additional city services, facilities in Pflugerville to reopen beginning June 16
The city says all visitors to reopened facilities are required to wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing.
The city says all visitors to reopened facilities are required to wear a mask or face covering and practice social distancing.
Marine donates flag flown in Afghanistan to Spring Hill Elementary in Pflugerville ISD
Victor Mansilla says he wanted to honor the teachers, especially for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Victor Mansilla says he wanted to honor the teachers, especially for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida researchers track COVID mutation that suggests virus is adapting to humans
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
The changes in the virus are within the spike proteins, which are what allows the virus to bind and infect human cells. The mutation, called D614G, stabilizes the spike protein, making it less likely to fall apart. That's why it's more infectious.
Fear turns to greed on Wall Street as Fed details bond buys
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 629 points, or 2.5%, at 24,975, as of 9:48 a.m. Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.5%. The losses were widespread, with 98% of the stocks in the S&P 500 lower
Travis County officials revising city and county orders as coronavirus cases spike
In a recent news conference, officials had said the number of admissions was sitting at 13 and that if the number hit 20 then measures would be taken. According to the city's website, that number has been hit.
In a recent news conference, officials had said the number of admissions was sitting at 13 and that if the number hit 20 then measures would be taken. According to the city's website, that number has been hit.
City of Taylor to keep park facilities closed due to increase in COVID-19 cases
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.
Park facilities will continue to be closed until the county sees a 14-day decline in cases, as recommended by the WCCHD.