US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.
Round Rock ISD parents no longer able to opt kids out of mask mandate
The mask mandate minus the opt-out provision goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday and expires on September 17th.
The mask mandate minus the opt-out provision goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday and expires on September 17th.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days
WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.
WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.
WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days
WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.
WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.
Austin ISD: We are doing everything we can to keep COVID at bay
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
Central Texas restaurants navigate changing labor landscape
Recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
Recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
Tampa pediatric nurse, mother of 3, dies from COVID-19
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Nikki Bass' life revolved around children; her three girls -- Ally, Sierra and Hannah – and the children she treated at Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. She wasn't vaccinated and contracted COVID-19 as pediatric cases surged in her hospital. Now, at 38, she's gone and her family is left to pick up the pieces.
Unvaccinated individuals are 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19, CDC says
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
You are five times more likely to contract COVID-19 if unvaccinated.
Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Texas restaurants are struggling with a staffing shortage
The most recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
The most recent data from the Texas Restaurant Association shows that more than 90 percent of restaurant owners have a position they are struggling to fill.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
Austin ISD: We are doing everything we can to keep COVID at bay
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
Biden infrastructure agenda advances as House passes $3.5 trillion budget
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
House Democratic leaders have compromised with moderates and muscled President Joe Biden’s multitrillion-dollar budget blueprint over a key hurdle.
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Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.