Face shields could be the new, next thing
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.
California OK's movie theaters to reopen with limited seating
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
The state recommends movie theaters implement reservation systems, designate arrival times and designating certain seats that people can use so that movie goers can maintain 6 feet of distance from other groups. Moviegoers should, at a minimum, wear face coverings when entering and exiting the theater or buying concessions, the state guidance says.
Barton Springs Pool officially reopens to the public
It's been nearly three months since the iconic Austin attraction has been open to the public and with summer in full swing many are hoping to be able to get some relief from the heat.
It's been nearly three months since the iconic Austin attraction has been open to the public and with summer in full swing many are hoping to be able to get some relief from the heat.
Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.
Can hydroxycholorquine treat or prevent COVID-19?
It's a drug that's getting a lot of attention but what is its role in the fight against the coronavirus? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti examines some research.
It's a drug that's getting a lot of attention but what is its role in the fight against the coronavirus? FOX Medical Team's Deena Centofanti examines some research.
Keep Austin Hired offering professional headshots for those without a job
The Austin skyline serves as a backdrop for Austinites laid off or without a job or a gig due to COVID-19. The creator behind Keep Austin Hired, Chris Lammert, talks about the professional headshots being done on the Long Center terrace on June 10 and June 11.
The Austin skyline serves as a backdrop for Austinites laid off or without a job or a gig due to COVID-19. The creator behind Keep Austin Hired, Chris Lammert, talks about the professional headshots being done on the Long Center terrace on June 10 and June 11.
Dunkin’ to hire 25,000 employees
With millions of Americans unemployed, Dunkin is aiming to hire thousands of workers as restaurants across the country reopen after coronavirus-related closures.
With millions of Americans unemployed, Dunkin is aiming to hire thousands of workers as restaurants across the country reopen after coronavirus-related closures.
COVID-19 beginning to impact Pflugerville Fire Department's budget
While their department is still in a good position now, it’s the uncertainty of the future and COVID-19 that is worrying.
While their department is still in a good position now, it’s the uncertainty of the future and COVID-19 that is worrying.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas heading back to work
Texans are heading back to work and although unemployment claims have seen a slight dip, they still remain high. Cisco Gamez with the Texas Workforce Commission joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this means for Texas.
Texans are heading back to work and although unemployment claims have seen a slight dip, they still remain high. Cisco Gamez with the Texas Workforce Commission joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this means for Texas.
More than 7 million infected with COVID-19 and over 400,000 dead worldwide, according to Johns Hopkins
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
In the United States, nearly 2 million people are confirmed to have COVID-19 and over 110,000 have died after contracting the virus, according to Johns Hopkins’ data.
COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns prevented over 500 million coronavirus infections, according to researchers
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Two recent studies indicate that lockdowns enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic helped to significantly reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus.
FOX 7 Discussion: Texas heading back to work
Texans are heading back to work and although unemployment claims have seen a slight dip, they still remain high. Cisco Gamez with the Texas Workforce Commission joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this means for Texas.
Texans are heading back to work and although unemployment claims have seen a slight dip, they still remain high. Cisco Gamez with the Texas Workforce Commission joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about what this means for Texas.
Company sold fake N95 masks on Amazon for 20X list price, lawsuit alleges
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
A seller on Amazon is accused of selling N95 masks that were "fake, defective and damaged."
Texas plans to send COVID-19 strike teams to cities following protests
The state has announced plans to send strike teams to cities that could see a surge in COVID-19 cases due to large protests and demonstrations.
The state has announced plans to send strike teams to cities that could see a surge in COVID-19 cases due to large protests and demonstrations.
FOX 7 Discussion: Is the country out of control?
According to a new poll, eight out of ten Americans think the country is out of control. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss this further.
According to a new poll, eight out of ten Americans think the country is out of control. Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Democratic consultant Joe Deshotel join Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss this further.
Round Rock Express makes Dell Diamond Pool available for rentals for a limited time
Pool rentals will be available for groups up to 25 in two-hour blocks every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Pool rentals will be available for groups up to 25 in two-hour blocks every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Mexico resumes tourism in Cancun and these beach destinations
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
Mexico's most popular beaches will resume tourism.
UT Austin to require face masks on campus in the fall
All students, faculty, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings when they are in campus buildings.
All students, faculty, staff and visitors will be required to wear masks or cloth face coverings when they are in campus buildings.
IRS reminds taxpayers to guard against COVID-19 fraud
The IRS says scammers are using the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments as cover to steal personal information and money.
The IRS says scammers are using the COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments as cover to steal personal information and money.
Woman recreates airport experience at home after birthday vacation canceled amid COVID-19 pandemic
Since the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted social life for millions of people around the world, many have been forced to creatively reenact certain “normal” instances in a very abnormal time.
Since the coronavirus pandemic has disrupted social life for millions of people around the world, many have been forced to creatively reenact certain “normal” instances in a very abnormal time.