Social life changes after COVID-19 and effects on mental health
In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus, our social lives have changed. But exactly how and what does it mean for our mental health? That's the latest research coming out of the University of Texas. UT graduate student Ashwini Ashokkumar explains.
In an effort to limit the spread of the coronavirus, our social lives have changed. But exactly how and what does it mean for our mental health? That's the latest research coming out of the University of Texas. UT graduate student Ashwini Ashokkumar explains.
Nearly 26,000 nursing home COVID-19 deaths reported to feds
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
Federal health authorities have received reports of nearly 26,000 nursing home residents dying from COVID-19, according to materials prepared for the nation's governors.
10th inmate dies of COVID-19 at California prison
An incarcerated person from California Institution for Men in San Bernardino County has died because of complications related to COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections.
An incarcerated person from California Institution for Men in San Bernardino County has died because of complications related to COVID-19, according to the California Department of Corrections.
Georgia COVID-19 deaths over 2,000, more than 47,000 cases confirmed
Georgia has administered more than 560,000 COVID-19 tests with more than 2,000 deaths reported across the state, according to data released by the Department of Public Health.
Georgia has administered more than 560,000 COVID-19 tests with more than 2,000 deaths reported across the state, according to data released by the Department of Public Health.
‘I miss you’: Man sings via video chat to father suffering from dementia, dying of COVID-19
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
A man in Pennsylvania sang to his ailing father who had been suffering from dementia and battling from COVID-19.
Emotions run high as people emerge from quarantine to protest for justice and racial equality
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf said she has never seen the level of unrest like this around the country. Still, she said she was not ready to impose a curfew, despite the arrest of 60 people on Sunday night involved in "criminal activity," because of the historic symbolism of oppression against people of color.
California prison guard dies after testing positive for COVID-19
He is the first prison officer to die of the virus in the state. As of Friday, there were 1,010 prisoners in the state system who have active cases of coronavirus, and 148 employees, according to the agency.
He is the first prison officer to die of the virus in the state. As of Friday, there were 1,010 prisoners in the state system who have active cases of coronavirus, and 148 employees, according to the agency.
US sends Brazil malaria drug unproven for COVID-19 treatment
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
The U.S. has sent to Brazil more than 2 million doses of a malaria drug touted by President Donald Trump as potentially protecting against and treating the coronavirus, even though scientific evidence has not backed up those uses.
Local stores looking forward to reopening met with frustration as looters vandalize storefronts
The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.
The weekend of May 30 was supposed to signify hope as stores in Los Angeles County were given the greenlight to reopen after being closed for months due to the coronavirus... however, that’s not the case anymore.
Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”
Garrison Brothers Distillery helping out first responders, restaurants
A lot of folks are lending helping hands in the pandemic. Garrison Brothers Distillery in the hill country is donating money to good causes via operationcrushcovid19.org. Owner Dan Garrison joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne Saturday morning to talk about it.
A lot of folks are lending helping hands in the pandemic. Garrison Brothers Distillery in the hill country is donating money to good causes via operationcrushcovid19.org. Owner Dan Garrison joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne Saturday morning to talk about it.
Del Valle celebrates seniors at Circuit of the Americas
The school district will still hold its virtual graduation, but parents, staff and community rallied together to make a one-of-a-kind celebration.
The school district will still hold its virtual graduation, but parents, staff and community rallied together to make a one-of-a-kind celebration.
Del Valle celebrates seniors at Circuit of the Americas
At Circuit of the Americas, graduating seniors decorated their cars and drove through family and friends who sent them off with praise.
At Circuit of the Americas, graduating seniors decorated their cars and drove through family and friends who sent them off with praise.
‘Be kind to each other’: Gru of ‘Despicable Me’ franchise teams up with WHO for COVID-19 PSA
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The WHO and Gru from "Despicable Me" teamed up to share a PSA about caring for one another during the COVID-19 pandemic.
More than 6 million people confirmed to have COVID-19 across world, according to Johns Hopkins
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has surpassed 6 million around the world.
Disney suspends FastPass service, cancels dining reservations
Disney will reopen its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15.
Disney will reopen its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom theme parks on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15.
Bastrop County sees a spike in COVID-19 cases
Bastrop County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Bastrop County is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Bastrop County sees spike in COVID-19 cases along with another death
“I also think that we are seeing the impact of some of the recent calendar events like Mother’s Day, Easter where historically we get together with friends and loved ones.”
“I also think that we are seeing the impact of some of the recent calendar events like Mother’s Day, Easter where historically we get together with friends and loved ones.”
Pflugerville’s Typhoon Texas Waterpark opens back up with safety regulations
The measures in place give parents peace of mind.
The measures in place give parents peace of mind.
Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.
Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.