The best holidays are COVID-free: How to celebrate safely

One of the best ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19 is to make sure all eligible household members are fully vaccinated.

Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Nov. 19-22

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.

Fauci: COVID-19 not yet endemic, US still doesn’t have ‘control’ over virus

Speaking at a White House press briefing on Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 is far from being an endemic illness, but said continued vaccination efforts could eventually bring the coronavirus under control.

Germany implements new COVID-19 measures amid coronavirus surge

Germany has approved new measures to rein in record coronavirus infections as Chancellor Angela Merkel has called the pandemic situation in the country “really worrying” and demanded “consequent action” to contain the spread of the virus.

How COVID-19 is impacting rural households' access to health care
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Monica Hobbs Vinluan with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) joisn Dave Froehlich to talk about a new study on rural households and their access to health care.

Paxlovid: US buys millions of Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 pills

The White House announced Friday that it has purchased 10 million treatment courses of Pfizer's investigational COVID-19 oral antiviral candidate Paxlovid.

Travis County inviting nonprofits, faith-based orgs to Vaccine Partner program

The county says this program is designed to financially support community organizations hosting COVID-19 vaccine events to reach communities with lower vaccination rates.

Michigan, Minnesota report COVID-19 surge not seen in months

Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota are reporting a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months. Beds are filling with unvaccinated people, and health care providers are warning that staff are being worn down by yet another surge.

CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday

An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.

Texas sues Biden administration over vaccination mandates

The state has also challenged the federal government’s vaccination mandates for big businesses and federal contractors.

Pfizer signs deal to let other companies make its COVID-19 pill

Pfizer has signed a deal with a U.N.-backed group to allow other manufacturers to make its experimental COVID-19 pill in an effort to expand access.

Round Rock ISD hosts vaccine sites for all kids 5 to 11

On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

Round Rock ISD hosts vaccine sites for all kids 5 to 11
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On Monday hundreds of kids between five and 11 lined up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.

COVID-19 cases in US jumped 26% over last 3 weeks, CDC data shows

Cases tapered off after the delta variant surged this summer, but newly rising cases could be a worrisome sign of what’s ahead this winter.

City of Austin's RENT program allocates all remaining rental assistance

The application portal for the City of Austin's RENT program has been deactivated until additional funding is available, says the city.

Gov. Abbott files petition to challenge OSHA COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The petition urges the court to vacate the mandate and confirm Abbott's executive order GA-40 is not preempted, says the governor's office.