APH provides updates on omicron surge in Austin/Travis County
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
The City of Austin has implemented new COVID-19 guidelines for businesses, and says that numbers could improve depending on if residents take action.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Omicron COVID-19 takes toll on US sanitation workers, delaying garbage, recycling pickup
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
The omicron variant is sickening so many sanitation workers around the U.S. that some cities have had to delay or suspend garbage and recycling pickup, angering residents shocked that governments can’t perform this most basic of functions.
Austin Public Health names Adrienne Sturrup as new Director
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Assistant City Manager Stephanie Hayden-Howard has named Adrienne Sturrup as the new Austin Public Health Director.
Expo Center drive-thru vaccine clinic canceled due to winter weather
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Due to winter weather conditions, the vaccine clinic originally scheduled to take place at the Expo Center Jan. 15-16 has been canceled.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
CDC encourages more Americans to consider N95, KN95 face masks
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
U.S. health officials on Friday encouraged more Americans to wear the kind of N95 or KN95 masks used by healthcare workers to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
City of Austin hosting mask distributions for local small businesses
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
Austin will distribute 96,000 masks to small businesses at no cost on Jan. 19. To ensure a smooth drive-thru process, drivers should remain in their vehicles with their trunk open
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
Austin ISD increases substitute teacher pay, staff out due to COVID
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
Austin ISD has increased the pay rate up to $225 per day for substitute teachers in hopes it will help them fill roles that have been left empty due to COVID.
Hutto ISD schools will be closed Jan 17 - 19 due to COVID
The Hutto Independent School District is closing all campus operations January 17-19. Students and staff will return to the Texas school district on January 20.
The Hutto Independent School District is closing all campus operations January 17-19. Students and staff will return to the Texas school district on January 20.
US students hold walkouts amid omicron surge, calling for more stringent measures
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
U.S. students have held or planned walkouts this week across the country to lobby for more remote learning and other measures amid a surge of COVID cases.
'I want to be fired,' Lamar CISD teacher heard on camera ranting towards students
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
"If I have to keep dealing with kids that are complete and utter morons, I’m done. I’m literally done," the teacher is heard saying. "I don’t even care if I lose my job, I want to be fired at this point."
Teacher shortages: School districts ask staff members, others to fill in as substitutes
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
U.S. school districts are asking staff members and others to fill in as substitute teachers to keep classrooms running because of staffing shortages amid the pandemic.
270 medical experts write open letter to Spotify calling out Joe Rogan’s ‘harmful’ COVID-19 misinformation
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
A cohort of medical experts have written an open letter to Spotify urging the platform to take action against Joe Rogan for spreading COVID-19 misinformation.
US omicron peak: Fauci predicts steep drop in cases toward 'end of January'
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautiously predicted the U.S. omicron wave could soon start to noticeably decline “as we get to the end of January.”
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held Jan. 14-17 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.
Biden urges employers to 'do the right thing' after Supreme Court blocks vaccine mandate
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
President Biden appealed to U.S. companies “to do the right thing to protect Americans’ health and economy” after the Supreme Court blocked the vaccine mandate.
Center for Covid Control to 'pause' testing nationwide after Washington location shut down
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
The Center for Covid Control announced it is "pausing operations" at all of its 300 testing locations until Jan. 22 after widespread reports of consumer complaints and allegations of fake tests.
Austin ISD shares COVID guidelines for visual, performing arts events
Austin ISD says its guidelines are for the health and safety of all student performers, staff, and audiences at events.
Austin ISD says its guidelines are for the health and safety of all student performers, staff, and audiences at events.