Austin-Travis County extends ordinance allowing enforcement of COVID-19 rules
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
Rules listed in the ordinance include mask-wearing for both unvaccinated and vaccinated people. Those who are unvaccinated are asked to avoid crowds and social distance at all times.
APD officer saves lives using medical supplies he paid for himself
SPO Chris Frierson saved a man's life with Narcan last week after the man had attempted to overdose on prescription drugs.
SPO Chris Frierson saved a man's life with Narcan last week after the man had attempted to overdose on prescription drugs.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
FOX 7 Discussion: Politicized school boards
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Two members of the Round Rock ISD school board are claiming they're being unfairly targeted because they are conservative. Glenn Smith and James Dickey discuss this.
Study finds sexual assault in military leads to depression, other issues in new moms
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
About 1 in 4 female veterans experience sexual assault or harassment while serving in the military, in comparison to about 1 in 5 woman in the U.S. overall.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
APH, Travis County host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics Dec. 14-17
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.
Canines in California trained to sniff out COVID from old socks
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Dogs in Concord, Calif. are being trained to sniff COVID from old socks. The goal is to eventually use these COVID-sniffing canines in schools.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
Pfizer: COVID-19 pill remains effective against severe disease, omicron variant
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Pfizer said its experimental COVID-19 pill Paxlovid reduced hospitalizations and deaths by 89% among high-risk adults when taken shortly after initial symptoms.
Cases of COVID-19 omicron variant believed found in Travis County
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Cases of COVID-19 omicron variant believed found in Travis County
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Officials say preliminary lab results indicate the presence of the omicron variant in three people.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics begin Dec. 14 at IDEA Public Schools
IDEA Public Schools will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at their Austin-area campuses from Dec. 14-18.
IDEA Public Schools will be hosting free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at their Austin-area campuses from Dec. 14-18.
Air Force discharges 27 for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
The Air Force has discharged 27 people for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, making them what officials believe are the first service members to be removed for disobeying the mandate to get the shots.
Student creates Black medical illustrations to improve education, health care
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Chidiebere Ibe, 25, of Nigeria hopes to improve medical education and health care with his textbook illustrations depicting Black skin.
Arizona health officials confirm omicron variant in Maricopa, Yavapai counties
Arizona health officials say the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected in at least two counties, Yavapai and Maricopa.
Arizona health officials say the COVID-19 omicron variant has been detected in at least two counties, Yavapai and Maricopa.
Smelling cat urine, chronic pain, and extreme fatigue: my experience with long-haul Covid
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
It's been more than seven months since Maurielle Lue was released from the hospital after recovering from COVID-19, but her long-haul symptoms have persisted well past the original illness. This is her story.
Man gets vaccinated up to 10 times in a single day
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
A man allegedly got vaccinated against COVID-19 as many as 10 times in a single day. Here's why:
South African president tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is self-isolating in Cape Town and is being monitored by the South African Military Health Service.
Fauci: Americans may 'just have to deal with' more COVID boosters
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.
Dr. Anthony Fauci made the statement on Sunday morning and said that the level of protection that the current coronavirus booster shots give to individuals will have to be monitored closely over the next several months.