Texas restaurants increase capacity as state moves to stage 3 of reopening

Although Texas reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results a couple of days ago, Abbott said that was because of previously administered tests on prisoners.

Accuracy still unknown for many coronavirus tests rushed out

Months into the coronavirus pandemic there are still unanswered questions about the accuracy of tests used to screen Americans.

Three St. Petersburg bars close after employees test positive for COVID-19

The Galley, Parks and Rec and Avenue Eat & Drink closed their doors one week after reopening after staff members tested positive for COVID-19.

China, Korea, Egypt report rise in COVID-19 cases as curbs ease

China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.  

UH Athletics suspends voluntary workouts after six students test positive for COVID-19

The University of Houston Department of Athletics is immediately suspending all voluntary workouts for student-athletes, after six UH student-athletes tested positive for COVID-19.

Texas restaurants increase capacity as state moves to stage 3 of reopening
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Although Texas reported the highest number of positive COVID-19 test results a couple of days ago, Abbott said that was because of previously administered tests on prisoners.

FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Greg Abbott on COVID-19, recent protests

It has been a big week in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about COVID-19 numbers, protests, and Confederate monuments.

Travis County elections division ramp up polling protocols to ensure voter safety

Each polling place will have a kit filled with items like masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Desks will have plexiglass to help protect poll workers and voters will utilize finger cots and disposable tools to use the voting equipment.

Austin Community College announces plan to begin return to campus

ACC plans to slowly integrate face-to-face classes, starting with a small amount of technical hands-on programs like Welding, Automotive and Nursing that can't fully be taught online, beginning on July 6.

FOX 7 Austin interview with Texas Governor Abbott
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It has been a big week in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about COVID-19 numbers, protests, and Confederate monuments.

Hays County sees a spike in COVID-19 case numbers
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Health authorities in Hays County say a second wave of COVID-19 cases is now moving through the county.

Some states hit pause, others press on amid spike in coronavirus

Utah and Oregon put any further reopenings of their economies on hold amid a spike in coronavirus cases, but there was no turning back Friday in such states as Texas, California, Arkansas and Arizona despite flashing warning signs there, too.

Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state

Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.

Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus

It if works, survivor plasma could have important ramifications until a vaccine arrives — raising the prospect of possibly protecting high-risk people with temporary immune-boosting infusions every so often.

City extends deadline of relief grant open for Austin musicians

Austin City Council originally created the fund to aid local musicians experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The $1.5 million dollar fund provides musicians with a $1,000 grant for their immediate emergency needs. 

CDC posts long-awaited guidance for minimizing everyday COVID-19 risk

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention posted the guidelines Friday, along with a second set for organizing and attending big gatherings such as concerts, sporting events, protests and political rallies.