Deaths among Alzheimer's patients increased by 26% during first year of COVID-19 pandemic: study
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Deaths among older Alzheimer's patients surged 26% during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to New Hampshire and Massachusetts researchers.
Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 ahead of SXSW
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
Health officials are still recommending precautions like wearing masks indoors, especially when social distancing is not possible, until March 20, 2022.
February jobs report: US added 678,000 jobs in sign of economic health
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
U.S. employers added 678,000 jobs in February 2022 as omicron cases eased and unemployment fell to 3.8%.
California governor proposes controversial mental health courts for homeless people
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said he has no intention of rounding homleess people up and locking them away. Instead, he said his plan would offer a way for people to get court-ordered psychiatric treatment, medication and housing, preferably before they are arrested.
Katie Meyer, Stanford soccer star, dies by suicide
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
The coroner's office on Thursday determined that the death of Stanford women's soccer player Katie Meyer was suicide.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held March 4-7 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Exercise after COVID-19 vaccine may increase antibodies, study finds
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
The study demonstrates that 90 minutes of exercise after immunization of the COVID-19 vaccine increases antibody response several weeks later.
NFL suspends all COVID-19 protocols
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to suspend all aspects of the joint COVID-19 protocols.
APH announces changes to COVID-19 surveillance dashboard
The changes include the cumulative number of laboratory-reported PCR positive and laboratory-reported antigen cases and deaths to align with the state.
The changes include the cumulative number of laboratory-reported PCR positive and laboratory-reported antigen cases and deaths to align with the state.
Austin ISD lifts mask mandate for students
The Austin ISD school board decided to lift the mask mandate and make face masks optional after a Wednesday night meeting. The mask mandate will be lifted on March 7.
The Austin ISD school board decided to lift the mask mandate and make face masks optional after a Wednesday night meeting. The mask mandate will be lifted on March 7.
States launch probe into TikTok’s effect on kids’ health
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.
Texas Homeowner Assistance Fund launched to help with expenses due to COVID-19
Eligible households could receive up to $40K for past due mortgage payment assistance, and up to $25K to pay past due property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent HOA and/or condo association fees.
Eligible households could receive up to $40K for past due mortgage payment assistance, and up to $25K to pay past due property taxes, property insurance, and delinquent HOA and/or condo association fees.
Austin woman donates kidney to husband's coworker, both now healthy
An Austin woman donated her kidney to her husband's coworker in 2020. More than a year later, both of them are healthy.
An Austin woman donated her kidney to her husband's coworker in 2020. More than a year later, both of them are healthy.
COVID-19 deaths, cases continue to fall around the world, WHO says
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
The number of new coronavirus cases reported globally dropped by 16% last week, marking a month-long decline in COVID-19 infections, according to figures from the World Health Organization.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
White House shares new pandemic plan as COVID should no longer 'dictate how we live'
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
The White House on Wednesday outlined a new COVID-19 strategy to allow people to return to normal activities safely after two years of pandemic disruptions.
Free at-home COVID-19 tests: U.S. households can order second round of kits next week
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
A second round of free at-home COVID-19 tests will be available for order at COVIDtests.gov starting next week.
Austin ISD school board to discuss mask policy at special board meeting
On Wednesday, Austin ISD will hold a school board meeting to discuss its mask mandate.
On Wednesday, Austin ISD will hold a school board meeting to discuss its mask mandate.
Austin ISD board to discuss changing mask policy
The Austin ISD board of trustees will soon discuss changing the district's mask policy as COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop and the city moves down to Stage 3.
The Austin ISD board of trustees will soon discuss changing the district's mask policy as COVID-19 case numbers continue to drop and the city moves down to Stage 3.
Mardi Gras 2022: ‘Fat Tuesday’ celebrations return as COVID-19 cases drop
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.
New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama, took center stage in celebrating Mardi Gras after the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on last year’s celebrations.