Austin ISD releases new COVID-19 guidelines for 2022 spring semester
The Austin Independent School District has updated its coronavirus protocols for the spring semester because of the omicron variant.
The Austin Independent School District has updated its coronavirus protocols for the spring semester because of the omicron variant.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tests positive for COVID-19
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
"I tested positive this morning for COVID-19," he tweeted Sunday evening, adding that he was vaccinated and received his COVID-19 booster in October.
CDC considering COVID-19 test requirement for asymptomatic, Fauci says
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
Top federal health officials are looking to add a negative test along with its five-day isolation restrictions for asymptomatic Americans who catch the coronavirus.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kraken fan credited with saving Canucks equipment manager's life after chance encounter
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
At the inaugural home game for the Seattle Kraken Nadia Popovici couldn't help but notice the opposing team's assistant equipment manager's neck -- persistent she warned him of a mole that could be cancerous, today he credits her with saving his life.
US colleges opting for online classes amid omicron surge
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
Amid a wave of COVID-19 cases driven by the omicron variant, dozens of colleges are making plans to move classes online for at least the first week of the semester.
No Surprise Act: New law preventing unexpected medical bills takes effect Jan. 1
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Patients will no longer have to worry about getting a huge bill following a medical crisis if the closest hospital emergency room happened to have been outside their insurance plan’s provider network.
Happy New Year! NYC ushers in 2022 with Times Square ball drop
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
A scaled-back crowd will embrace the new year — and bid good riddance to another pandemic-marred 12 months — at the annual New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Some Texans still celebrate New Year's Eve despite omicron
Texans are taking varying levels of precautions as they get ready to celebrate the new year.
Texans are taking varying levels of precautions as they get ready to celebrate the new year.
Kirk Cousins has COVID, will miss Vikings-Packers
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has tested positive for COVID-19 and as an unvaccinated player will not be able to play Sunday night against the Green Bay Packers. Rookie Kellen Mond or newly-signed Kyle Sloter would be in line to start at quarterback.
Soldier reunites with daughter during Indiana Pacers game: ‘heartwarming surprise’
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Aaron Kern, who was assigned to Operation Allies Welcome at Camp Atterbury, broke down with emotion after reuniting with his daughter at an NBA game.
Texas seeks federal aid for COVID-19 testing, treatment
Texas officials on Friday requested federal aid for increased COVID-19 testing and treatment following reports that the state is running low on the antibody treatment that has proved most effective against the omicron variant.
Texas officials on Friday requested federal aid for increased COVID-19 testing and treatment following reports that the state is running low on the antibody treatment that has proved most effective against the omicron variant.
Austin couple exchanges vows on steps of Texas State Capitol
Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.
Jennifer and Michael Belt weren't going to let COVID-19 and the omicron variant stop them from getting married.
Marine Corps removes 206 service members for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccine
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Dozens of Marines have been discharged over the past week for their refusal to comply with the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Service industry facing issues amid omicron surge
Several Texas businesses are having to close their doors due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 cases.
Several Texas businesses are having to close their doors due to the increasing rates of COVID-19 cases.
COVID-19 antiviral pills now available at Walmart and Sam's Club
Walmart and Sam's Club are offering antiviral COVID-19 medications at select stores with a prescription from a healthcare provider.
Walmart and Sam's Club are offering antiviral COVID-19 medications at select stores with a prescription from a healthcare provider.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
COVID cases worsen staffing shortage at Austin-Travis County EMS
ATCEMS has already been dealing with a staffing shortage. Their current cadet class, which will graduate in February, is about half the size of a normal year - a small drop in the bucket of more than 100 openings.
ATCEMS has already been dealing with a staffing shortage. Their current cadet class, which will graduate in February, is about half the size of a normal year - a small drop in the bucket of more than 100 openings.
COVID cases worsen staffing shortage at Austin-Travis County EMS
Austin-Travis County EMS is facing staffing shortages amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Central Texas.
Austin-Travis County EMS is facing staffing shortages amid the rising cases of COVID-19 in Central Texas.
CDC reports E. coli outbreak across six U.S. states, linked to salad
An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.
An E. coli outbreak has reached six U.S. states and is linked to two different brands of packaged salad.