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.
Maskless woman seen on video coughing on customer inside NY bagel store after argument
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Video of a woman coughing on another customer inside of a New York bagel store has gone viral after the two women got into an argument over wearing a face mask in public.
Beyond fever and shortness of breath, experts say COVID-19 symptoms can appear in unusual ways
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Fever, cough and shortness of breath are the hallmark symptoms of COVID-19, but the virus can also present itself in other unexpected ways, experts say.
Academy delays 2021 Oscars ceremony because of coronavirus
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
For the fourth time in its history, the Oscars are being postponed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the ABC Television Network said Monday that the 93rd Academy Awards will now be held April 25, 2021, eight weeks later than originally planned because of the pandemic’s effects on the movie industry.
Poll: Black Americans most likely to know a COVID-19 victim
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Eleven percent of African Americans say they were close with someone who has died compared with 5% of Americans overall and 4% of white Americans.
Last day to register to vote in July runoff and special election
For safety reasons, those registering to vote need to bring their own pen.
For safety reasons, those registering to vote need to bring their own pen.
Travis County officials revising city and county orders as coronavirus cases spike
The alarming rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has officials determining steps to stop the spread.
The alarming rise in confirmed COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations has officials determining steps to stop the spread.
24 Hour Fitness files for bankruptcy as it closes more than 130 US gyms
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
The California-based company is the latest casualty of the outbreak, announcing the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on June 15.
Report: Ezekiel Elliott, other Cowboys players test positive for COVID-19
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
Ezekiel Elliott is one of several Dallas Cowboys players who have tested positive for COVID-19, his agent said Monday.
National Institutes of Health evaluating drugs prescribed to children with COVID-19
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health have launched an effort to evaluate drugs prescribed to treat COVID-19 in infants, children and adolescents across the country.
Blind voters fear loss of privacy with shift to mail voting
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Blind voters fear a loss of control over their ability to cast a ballot as election officials across the U.S. plan a major expansion of voting by mail amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Lottery opens up for Austin Parks and Recreation summer camps
Austin Parks and Recreation will begin the free camps on July 6. The Stay Playful camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Austin Parks and Recreation will begin the free camps on July 6. The Stay Playful camps will run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer Program
Families that lost access to COVID-19 related free or reduced price meals may be eligible for a one time benefit. Senior policy analyst with Every Texan, Rachel Cooper, has more details.
Families that lost access to COVID-19 related free or reduced price meals may be eligible for a one time benefit. Senior policy analyst with Every Texan, Rachel Cooper, has more details.
Health officials consider next steps as coronavirus cases spike
Travis County and the entire state of Texas has seen a spike and the death toll continues to rise. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on the numbers and what's next.
Travis County and the entire state of Texas has seen a spike and the death toll continues to rise. FOX 7 Austin's Tierra Neubaum has more on the numbers and what's next.
'Can’t stop our love': 90-year-old couple shares emotional reunion after wife recovers from coronavirus
Joyce and Don Hoffman were separated for five weeks after she tested positive for COVID-19.
Joyce and Don Hoffman were separated for five weeks after she tested positive for COVID-19.
North Austin business gives back to front line COVID-19 workers
Main Event in North Austin has joined other Texas business in reopening and now they are looking to give back to health care workers.
Main Event in North Austin has joined other Texas business in reopening and now they are looking to give back to health care workers.
Safety precautions in place as Barton Springs Pool reopens
Barton Springs pool reopened earlier this week after being shutdown for three months due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Barton Springs pool reopened earlier this week after being shutdown for three months due to the COVID-19 outbreak