Austin City Council directs staff to develop COVID-19 booster strategy
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Austin Police Department officer dies after battling COVID-19
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Texas cops carry maskless woman out of school board meeting, video shows
The school board approved a temporary mask mandate last week for all students, staff and visitors who enter NISD facilities and school buses.
The school board approved a temporary mask mandate last week for all students, staff and visitors who enter NISD facilities and school buses.
Texas ICUs reach 93% capacity following surge of COVID patients
Of the 7,258 intensive care unit beds in Texas hospitals, 6,746 were filled Tuesday, or 93%, with 3,592 beds taken by COVID-19 cases, or 51%.
Of the 7,258 intensive care unit beds in Texas hospitals, 6,746 were filled Tuesday, or 93%, with 3,592 beds taken by COVID-19 cases, or 51%.
Free music festival kicks off Thursday in Red River Cultural District
More than 100 local bands will play across 11 stages all within a six-block radius as part of the annual festival Hot Summer Nights.
More than 100 local bands will play across 11 stages all within a six-block radius as part of the annual festival Hot Summer Nights.
Kroger plans to give 1 million COVID booster shots per week: report
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Kroger, the nation's largest grocer, is also planning to give the jabs to people confined to nursing homes
Councilmember Fuentes addresses low vax rates in new resolution
The resolution also aims to make the city develop a citywide comprehensive plan for the COVID-19 booster shot.
The resolution also aims to make the city develop a citywide comprehensive plan for the COVID-19 booster shot.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT modeling consortium predicts ICU capacity
Dr. Kaitlyn Johnson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the UT modeling consortium's efforts to predict where the Delta surge is headed.
Dr. Kaitlyn Johnson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the UT modeling consortium's efforts to predict where the Delta surge is headed.
SC GOP leader who opposed health mandates dies of COVID-19
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Pressley Stutts died Thursday, according to party leaders and his family. The U.S. Navy veteran was 64.
Unvaccinated, people with health risks should avoid cruises, CDC says
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending that people who are not vaccinated for COVID-19 and individuals with risk of severe illness should avoid cruises.
Florida woman hospitalized with COVID-19 comes home to find husband dead of COVID-19
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
A Central Florida woman fought for her life in the hospital, survived, and thought she'd seen the worst of COVID -- until she went home and made a shocking discovery.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations top 100K since January, HHS says
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers haven’t reached into the six figures since January, according to health officials.
Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.
FOX 7 Discussion: UT modeling consortium predicts ICU capacity
Dr. Kaitlyn Johnson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the UT modeling consortium.
Dr. Kaitlyn Johnson joins Rebecca Thomas to talk about the UT modeling consortium.
FOX 7 Discussion: Will FDA approval push more people to get vaccinated?
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and Andy Hogue with the Travis County GOP talk about the FDA's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine.
Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and Andy Hogue with the Travis County GOP talk about the FDA's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine.
Marble Falls ISD closes Highland Lakes Elementary due to COVID-19
Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.
Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.
COVID-19 origins report: Unclassified version of US review expected within 'days'
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”
An unclassified version of a review on the COVID-19 origins sought by President Joe Biden is expected to be released within “several days.”