Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Feb. 18-21 around Travis County

Austin Public Health and Travis County are partnering with local community organizations to provide free COVID-19 vaccination clinics around the county.

Austin Public Health provides COVID-19 update
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Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.

Influential model finds 73% of US now immune to omicron

This winter's omicron wave in the U.S. also bolstered our defenses, leaving enough protection against the coronavirus that future spikes will likely require much less disruption to society.

Austin-Travis County COVID numbers trending downward, APH provides update

Austin Public Health is holding its weekly news conference to provide the latest information about the coronavirus in Austin-Travis County.

Travis County moves drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be moving to the Ray Martinez building at the Travis County Constable Pct. 4 Office starting Feb. 19.

Texas 10-year-old with terminal cancer sworn in as Round Rock police officer

Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel was sworn in as a an honorary Round Rock Police Department officer as he continues to raise awareness about childhood cancer.

Florida House passes ban on abortions after 15 weeks, sends bill to Senate

Florida House Republicans early Thursday approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

Austin Public Health consolidating COVID-19 testing sites

APH is consolidating COVID-19 testing sites beginning next week to meet the needs of the community and response to declining testing demand.

US health officials hint COVID-19 moving closer to no longer being a 'constant crisis'

The nation’s top federal health official says the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country.

Texas sues CDC to stop mask mandates on planes

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Irving, are suing the Biden administration to end mask mandates on planes.

COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant women may protect newborns, study shows

The study showed the completion of vaccination during pregnancy was associated with reduced risk for COVID-19-associated hospitalizations in newborn babies.

Did the COVID-19 pandemic cancel snow days? Not everywhere

Nearly two years into the pandemic, the simple answer as to whether the COVID-19 pandemic nixed snow days depends on where you live.

Disney World to make face masks optional for fully vaccinated guests

Walt Disney World will no longer require face coverings for fully vaccinated guests in both outdoor and indoor locations starting Feb. 17.