Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Carnival cruise lines to ease mask mandates

Three major cruise lines are dropping onboard mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to trend downward in the U.S.

Mask mandate dropped in Round Rock Independent School District

Students, staff, and visitors are now only recommended to wear a mask when on many of their campuses. Some parents are wondering if this is the right direction.

New England college student, 19, has legs amputated after eating leftover noodles, doctor says

The 19-year-old man, identified in the YouTube video as "JC," had started feeling abdominal pain and nausea after eating rice, chicken, and lo mein leftovers from a restaurant meal.

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations trending downward in US

Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable.

Police clear Ottawa 'Freedom convoy' protesters at Parliament to end siege

Police in tactical gear quickly gained ground Saturday against demonstrators who are facing of one of the biggest police enforcement actions in Canada’s history, with officers drawn from around the country.

Ivermectin does not prevent severe COVID-19 illness, study finds

A new study suggests that ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug, is not effective in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms.

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.