Preventing wildfires in the era of COVID-19

We don't have to tell you how deadly and damaging wildfires are here in California. Now, throw COVID-19 into the mix.

Trump says death toll could reach 100,000

Anxious to spur an economic recovery without risking lives, President Donald Trump insists that “you can satisfy both" — see states gradually lift lockdowns while also protecting people from the coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 66,000 Americans.

FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19 causing strokes in young adults

Doctor Steven Warach with UT Austin joins Marcel Clarke to talk about how the coronavirus appears to be causing strokes in young adults.

Travis County officials explain changes to stay at home order
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Interim Austin-Travis County health authority Dr. Mark Escott, Austin Mayor Steve Adler and County Judge Sarah Eckhardt will be discussing the current Stay Home, Work Safe orders for Austin and Travis County that remain in effect.

Matches were canceled due to COVID-19, so a Mexican wrestler began making 'lucha libre' face masks

A Mexican wrestler financially impacted by canceled wrestling matches due to the COVID-19 pandemic has dedicated his time to making “lucha libre” face masks to help others fight the virus. 

Massachusetts boy, 7, survives coronavirus and cancer: 'It’s been a long road'

A young Dedham, Mass., boy who survived both cancer and a battle with the novel coronavirus received a warm welcome home late last month after he was released from Boston Children's Hospital, according to local reports.

Newsom: Certain retail sectors can open at the end of the week

“As early as the end of this week you will have the capacity as a retailer...to begin to reopen for pickup," he said. "We are entering the next phase this week. This is a very positive sign," he said. "The data says it can happen."  

FOX 7 Discussions: COVID-19 causing strokes in young adults
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Doctor Steven Warach with UT Austin joins Marcel Clarke on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the coronavirus appears to be causing strokes in young adults.

US to rein in flood of virus blood tests after lax oversight

The Food and Drug Administration said it took the action because some sellers have made false claims about the tests and their accuracy, according to the AP.