Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Blood clots and COVID-19
We often think of COVID-19 as a virus that affects the lungs but as we learn more about it researchers are discovering other effects including what one expert calls "sticky blood". Dr. Kumar explains.
We often think of COVID-19 as a virus that affects the lungs but as we learn more about it researchers are discovering other effects including what one expert calls "sticky blood". Dr. Kumar explains.
Texas A&M ready to mass produce future COVID-19 vaccine
The university says a trained workforce can quickly respond should the government call on A&M System and Fujifilm, its subcontractor, to manufacture one or more COVID-19 vaccines.
The university says a trained workforce can quickly respond should the government call on A&M System and Fujifilm, its subcontractor, to manufacture one or more COVID-19 vaccines.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Amazon plans event to jump-start summer sales
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
Amazon is planning another big shopping event apart from Prime Day to help jump-start summer sale.
DNA from coronavirus face mask leads to arrest in child molestation case, police say
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
Dell Children's Medical Center has treated its first case of MIS-C
Dell Children's says they don't know what causes MIS-C yet but say it's serious, even deadly but most children who were diagnosed have gotten better with medical care.
Dell Children's says they don't know what causes MIS-C yet but say it's serious, even deadly but most children who were diagnosed have gotten better with medical care.
Dell Children's Medical Center has treated its first case of MIS-C
Dell Children's says they don't know what causes MIS-C yet but say it's serious, even deadly but most children who were diagnosed have gotten better with medical care.?
Dell Children's says they don't know what causes MIS-C yet but say it's serious, even deadly but most children who were diagnosed have gotten better with medical care.?
Curfews, pandemic test voters in primaries held amid unrest
Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
Voters navigated curfews and health concerns in a slate of primary contests on Tuesday that tested the nation's ability to host elections amid dueling crises and moved Joe Biden closer to formally clinching the Democratic presidential nomination.
Austin-Travis County African-Americans disproportionately dying from COVID-19
In a country already on edge with race riots, Escott acknowledged the disparities people of color face with everyday needs, like healthcare.
In a country already on edge with race riots, Escott acknowledged the disparities people of color face with everyday needs, like healthcare.
FOX 7 Discussion: People using COVID-19 funds to help damaged businesses
Groups in Austin are coming to the aid of local businesses who have been affected by looting, sometimes using funds they thought would be used to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to explain.
Groups in Austin are coming to the aid of local businesses who have been affected by looting, sometimes using funds they thought would be used to survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Joe Monastero with the Texas Restaurant Association joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to explain.
Black community in Austin has higher rate of hospitalization, rate of death for COVID-19
Austin Public Health is focusing on two vulnerable populations for COVID-19, people who live in nursing homes and people of color.
Austin Public Health is focusing on two vulnerable populations for COVID-19, people who live in nursing homes and people of color.
Looting devastates businesses already shaken by virus
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Looting and vandalism in cities across the country have dealt another blow to small businesses that were already reeling from the coronavirus outbreak.
Fauci says his meetings with Trump have 'dramatically decreased,' despite ongoing pandemic
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s statements come amid protests across the country, prompting fears of new transmissions of the coronavirus.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Coronavirus could cause multitrillion-dollar decline in US economic output, new report shows
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
CBO expects a 'significant markdown' in GDP over the coming decade.
YMCA in NW Austin reopens, joining other organizations, businesses across Texas
Before even walking inside the YMCA, patrons will notice there are some immediate changes.
Before even walking inside the YMCA, patrons will notice there are some immediate changes.
Some cadets at West Point ahead of graduation where Trump set to speak test positive for coronavirus
A handful of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2020 who were expected to attend a graduation ceremony where President Donald Trump is scheduled to serve as the commencement speaker this month have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
A handful of cadets from the U.S. Military Academy Class of 2020 who were expected to attend a graduation ceremony where President Donald Trump is scheduled to serve as the commencement speaker this month have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin Mayor Steve Adler on weekend protests, violence
Austin Mayor Steve Adler discusses the recent protests and violence over the weekend and Austin's continued response to COVID-19.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler discusses the recent protests and violence over the weekend and Austin's continued response to COVID-19.
FOX 7 Discussion: Austin Mayor Steve Adler on weekend protests, violence
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the recent protests and violence over the weekend and Austin's continued response to COVID-19.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joins Rebecca Thomas on FOX 7 Austin to discuss the recent protests and violence over the weekend and Austin's continued response to COVID-19.