Moderna says its low-dose COVID shots work for kids under 6; will seek federal approval
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine works in babies, toddlers and preschoolers the company announced Wednesday -- and if regulators agree it could mean a chance to finally start vaccinating the littlest kids by summer.
Masks no longer required indoors at Travis County facilities
Masks are no longer required indoors at Travis County facilities.
Masks are no longer required indoors at Travis County facilities.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
“Well, I've tested positive for COVID," Clinton tweeted.
New COVID-19 variant popping up in Europe, Asia worries scientists of uptick in US
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Scientists worry that a contagious coronavirus variant may soon push cases up in the United States just as it has in Europe and Asia.
Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, tests positive for COVID-19
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
Psaki said she recently had two socially-distant meetings with President Joe Biden, but he is not considered a "close contact" and has tested negative.
Camp Lejeune issues rabies threat for Marines after raccoons caught
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Military officials have asked Marines to “stay away from all wildlife animals” after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.
Austin-Travis County EMS Paramedic Practitioners Program expanding
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
The City of Austin Paramedic Practitioner Program is expanding both its medical and mental health services.
Disney Shanghai temporarily closes as China battles another COVID-19 surge
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Disney guests who have been impacted will be provided a refund or exchange.
Alcohol-related deaths spiked in first year of COVID-19 pandemic, study shows
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The number and rate of alcohol-related deaths increased approximately 25% between 2019 and 2020, the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.
US adult cigarette smoking rate fell during first year of pandemic
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
U.S. cigarette smoking dropped to a new all-time low in 2020, with 1 in 8 adults saying they were current smokers.
China reports first deaths from COVID-19 in more than a year
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
China’s health authorities have reported two COVID-19 deaths, the first since January 2021.
Allergy sufferers, you might be cleaning your house all wrong
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
Experts say cleaning once a week allows you to get rid of many allergy triggers and help relieve any symptoms.
US Health Secretary Becerra warns of COVID-19 funds shortage as virus rebounds in Europe, Asia
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Becerra also expressed concerns about cases rising among children as schools lift mask requirements.
Moderna asks FDA to add 4th COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for all adults to EUA
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna has asked the Food and Drug Administration to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.
Austin man beats colon cancer, advocates for young adults to get screened
An Austin man was diagnosed with colon cancer in his 30s. After beating the cancer, he and his doctor are now advocating for others to get screened and stay aware.
An Austin man was diagnosed with colon cancer in his 30s. After beating the cancer, he and his doctor are now advocating for others to get screened and stay aware.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Mar. 18-21 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.
Peer-to-peer support program launches for North Texas first responders
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
A unique program launches this week to help North Texas first responders handle the stress of their job. The program pairs officers from one department with officers from another to offer support. If it works here, it will be expanded nationwide.
Pfizer COVID antiviral: Dozens of companies to start making pill
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Nearly three dozen companies in Asia, the Caribbean, the Middle East and Eastern Europe will soon start making either generic versions of Pfizer's coronavirus pill or the raw ingredients. This deal will make the antiviral nirmatrelvir, or Paxlovoid, available to more than half of the world's population.
Naloxone available for free to UT Austin students, staff
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.
This comes after ATCEMS paramedics responded to 18 overdoses in the 6th Street entertainment district of downtown Austin within 24 hours earlier this month.