Pfizer studying oral drug to prevent COVID-19 in those exposed

Pfizer has begun mid-to-late stage trials of an oral COVID-19 drug designed to prevent infection in those who have been exposed to the virus.

State Department spokesman reveals COVID-19 diagnosis

State Department spokesman Ned Price announced on Monday that he’s tested positive for COVID-19.

2 hosts of 'The View' say COVID-19 tests were false positives

The two co-hosts of “The View” who were abruptly pulled off the air last week before a planned interview with Vice President Kamala Harris say their tests were false positives.

LA police, fire agencies had over 200 COVID-19 outbreaks

Public health officials have identified more than 200 coronavirus outbreaks at police or fire agencies throughout Los Angeles County since the start of the pandemic, according to a report.

CDC director acknowledges ‘confusion’ over COVID-19 boosters

The just-approved booster is intended for people originally vaccinated with shots made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.

Hernando County firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

David Hackett, 44, died from complications of COVID-19 on Saturday evening, according to Hernando County Fire and Emergency Services. 

New York could use National Guard to fill ranks of unvaccinated health care workers

New York’s health department issued an order for all health care workers to be vaccinated by Sept. 27, and the state has a plan to fill the positions for those who don’t meet the requirement.

African leaders call out UN member states over inequities of global COVID-19 vaccine distribution

The inequity of COVID-19 vaccine distribution came into sharp focus Thursday as many of the African countries whose populations have little to no access to the life-saving shots stepped to the podium to speak at the U.N.’s annual meeting of world leaders.

Many families face food challenges amid COVID-19 pandemic, poll shows

Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford.

Judge won't force Delaware hospital to give ivermectin to COVID-19 patient

Vice-Chancellor Morgan Zurn said in a ruling issued Friday that patients, even if they are gravely ill, do not have a right to a particular medical treatment.

Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Austin-Travis County for Sept. 24-27

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

California trio files $2M in fake EDD claims to buy Audi, new home

A California inmate and his wife, a nurse, were allegedly part of a scheme that bilked the California EDD for $2 million in fake claims.

CDC endorses COVID booster for millions of older and vulnerable Americans

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19. 

Round Rock ISD School Board passes updated mask requirements
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The board passed what it's calling the mask matrix which requires masks as long as Williamson and Travis Counties remain in Stage 5 and 4 of COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines.