New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
The surge, driven largely by the highly contagious omicron variant, has forced communities to scale back or call off their holiday festivities.
1 in 4 Texans testing positive for COVID-19, according to new data
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
New data released on Wednesday by the Texas Department of State Health Services has revealed that one in four Texans have tested positive for coronavirus.
CDC monitors, investigates at least 73 cruise ships following COVID-19 outbreaks
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
As of Monday, 73 cruise ships were sailing at yellow or orange status, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ships with orange or yellow status are currently being monitored or investigated due to suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on board.
Oregon hospital reports rare, fungal outbreak
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
The Oregon Health Authority said Tuesday that two patients at Salem Health contracted a dangerous fungal infection during their hospital stays in an "outbreak" of a type of yeast rare to the United States.
Should Americans cancel New Year's Eve plans? Fauci says it depends
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
Fauci said small gatherings are OK, but big parties are 'strongly' discouraged.
City of Manor cancels New Year's Eve events due to COVID-19
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
The City of Manor has decided to cancel upcoming New Year's Eve events due to the increasing cases of COVID-19 in the area.
Cytomegalovirus: What the CDC wants you to know during the holiday
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
According to the CDC, cytomegalovirus is a common virus that can affect people of all ages. Symptoms include fever, sore throat, fatigue and swollen glands.
New COVID-19 cases in US hit pandemic high amid omicron surge
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S. was 265,427 on Tuesday, well over the previous record set in mid-January, according to Johns Hopkins.
Eviction protections for Travis County renters due to COVID-19 pandemic extended
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
The order from Judge Nick Chu, Travis County Justice of the Peace, Pct. 5, will require trials regarding evictions for unpaid rent to be paused for 30 days.
New Year's Eve at ACL Live show featuring Spoon canceled due to COVID
The band says it made the decision to cancel “due to COVID cases amongst artists on the bill as well as the extremely sharp rise in COVID cases in the Austin community."
The band says it made the decision to cancel “due to COVID cases amongst artists on the bill as well as the extremely sharp rise in COVID cases in the Austin community."
Austin-Travis County returns to Stage 4 COVID risk-based guidelines
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
The timing of this surge is concerning as people plan to gather for New Year’s Eve, and children look to return to school from winter break in the coming weeks.
WHO: Global COVID cases up 11% last week, biggest increase in Americas
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
The WHO says the number of new COVID-19 cases worldwide increased by 11% last week, while newly reported deaths were down 4% globally.
Phoenix mother dies from COVID-19 on Christmas Day, leaving behind 3 kids and fiancé
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
On Christmas morning, Maurice Turner lost his fiancée, 30-year-old Lareesia Wright. Turner says they both caught COVID-19 in late August, despite taking the pandemic seriously.
Nearly 30% of COVID-19 tests came back positive at Long Center site
The Nomi Health pop-up testing site at The Long Center has been crowded all week, and nearly 30% of those tested Monday were positive.
The Nomi Health pop-up testing site at The Long Center has been crowded all week, and nearly 30% of those tested Monday were positive.
ZACH Theatre cancels 'A Christmas Carol' performances through Jan. 2
ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.
ZACH Theatre has canceled all performances of "A Christmas Carol." Initially, the Austin theatre company was planning on resuming performances on December 29.
City of Austin, local businesses prepare for New Years Eve events
Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.
Austin's official NYE fireworks show will go on but you'll have to watch from afar or online. There will be no vendors, entertainment, or food at Vic Mathias Shores.
Austin Public Health offering free COVID tests at two new locations
Austin Public Health has two free COVID-19 testing locations that do not require appointments.
Austin Public Health has two free COVID-19 testing locations that do not require appointments.
Hugh Jackman has COVID; 'Music Man' shows canceled
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Hugh Jackman says he tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing cold-like symptoms. As a result, Broadway's 'The Music Man' has canceled shows through Jan. 1.
Free drive-up COVID-19 testing being offered at The Long Center
Originally scheduled to end on December 28, officials have extended the pop-up testing site until December 31.
Originally scheduled to end on December 28, officials have extended the pop-up testing site until December 31.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.