Austin Public Health worried about another COVID-19 surge this winter
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While Travis County continues to sit at stage three, the numbers of new cases are similar to earlier this summer during the beginning of the surge.

Austin Public Health worried about another COVID-19 surge this winter

While Travis County continues to sit at stage three, the numbers of new cases are similar to earlier this summer during the beginning of the surge.

COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears

With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.

Biden administration to speed up at-home COVID-19 test authorization

U.S. health agencies want to work with manufacturers to increase the availability and accessibility of at-home COVID-19 tests with the hopes of lowering costs.

COVID-19 booster shots available in Austin
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Austin health officals urge anyone eligible to get a COVID-19 booster shot and a flu vaccine to try and prevent a "twin-demic".

Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19

Ed Sheeran revealed Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will conduct interviews and perform from his house while self-isolating.

Florida's top doctor kicked out of meeting after refusing to wear mask

Florida's top health official was asked to leave a meeting after refusing to wear a mask at the office of a state senator who told him she had a serious medical condition. 

Walmart calls corporate employees back to office, global tech team to stay remote

“We will transition to working together in our campus offices on a more regular basis starting the week of Nov. 8.,” Chief People Officer Donna Morris said

National supply chain issues impacting Central Texas wineries

Local wineries, like Decadent Saint Winery in Bertram, are struggling to get the supplies needed to make their products on time.

COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows

A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.

Democrats edge closer to deal on Biden's $2T spending plan

President Joe Biden and Democratic leaders in Congress have edged close to a deal on their big package of social services and climate change strategies.

APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Oct. 22-25

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

US budget deficit reaches $2.77 trillion in 2021, its 2nd highest ever

The U.S. budget deficit totaled $2.77 trillion for 2021, the second highest on record but an improvement from the all-time high of $3.13 trillion in 2020.

Where are the workers? Cutoff of jobless aid does not bring them back

Three months after half the states began ending an extra $300-a-week in unemployment pay, there's been no significant influx of job seekers.