Unvaccinated Texans 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19: data
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
The risk of COVID-19 death was 48 times higher in unvaccinated people in their 30s and 63 times higher for people in their 40s, compared with their vaccinated peers.
Biden administration wants workplace COVID-19 mandate challenges combined in court
The Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace COVID-19 vaccination rule consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.
The Biden administration wants the multiple challenges to its workplace COVID-19 vaccination rule consolidated in a single federal court and has asked for a decision by early next week.
Regeneron says single dose of antibody treatment cut COVID-19 risk by 81%
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Regeneron said Monday that its monoclonal antibody treatment was shown to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% for up to eight months.
Shocking human tail surgically removed from newborn
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Only approximately 40 cases of real human tails have ever been reported, according to the Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports.
Sesame Street's Big Bird gets COVID-19 vaccine
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
“I got the COVID-19 vaccine today!” Big Bird tweeted, just days after the shot was cleared for kids ages 5-11 years old.
How to watch movies from the Austin Jewish Film Festival
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.
The Austin Jewish Film Festival is back! David Finkel, the director of the festival, joins Leslie Rangel to share more details about the hybrid format.
Proof of vaccination: Vaccine mandate begins at Los Angeles restaurants, gyms, personal care services
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
Beginning Monday, residents in the city of Los Angeles are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings.
US easing travel restrictions Monday, what you need to know
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
Beginning Monday, bans on travel from specific countries are over. The U.S. will allow in international travelers, but they must be vaccinated — with a few exceptions.
COVID-19 vaccine for kids: Jill Biden, surgeon general kick off US campaign
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
The Biden administration is encouraging school districts to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for kids and provide information to parents on the benefits.
Study of veterans highlights how COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes over time
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
A recent study of veterans’ records has provided new insight into just how much the protection offered by COVID-19 vaccines diminishes over time.
‘God has really blessed me!’: Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson marks 30 years since HIV diagnosis
Earvin "Magic" Johnson shocked the world when he publicly disclosed he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson shocked the world when he publicly disclosed he was diagnosed with HIV in 1991.
NBA recommends COVID-19 vaccine boosters to players, coaches, refs
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
The NBA has told its players, coaches and referees that they should receive booster shots against the coronavirus.
Schools playing major role in youth vaccination effort
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Many elementary schools around the U.S. are preparing to offer COVID-19 shots that educators see as key to keeping students learning in person and making the classroom experience closer to what it once was.
Federal workers offer first test of Biden vaccine mandates
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
About 4 million federal workers, from FBI agents to Bureau of Prisons guards to U.S. Food and Drug Administration workers, are to be vaccinated by Nov. 22 under the president’s executive order aimed at stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
CDC warns against giving kids pain relievers before COVID-19 vaccine
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
“It is not recommended you give pain relievers before vaccination to try to prevent side effects,” the agency said on its website.
Federal appeals court blocks Biden's vaccine mandate for big companies
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Louisiana Attorney General Landry said the action stops President Joe Biden "from moving forward with his unlawful overreach.”
Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
This Week in Texas Politics: COVID-19 mandates, election surprises
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week.
FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski and a panel of political analysts discuss how these topics played out this week.
Austin-Travis County to remain in Stage 3 of COVID-19 response
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Austin and Travis County will remain in Stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions, despite a decrease in hospitalizations. Health officials say community transmission is still high and they hope to prevent another surge during the holidays.
Mayo Clinic developing blood test that can spot more than 50 types of cancer
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.
Galleri, which is not covered by insurance, costs $949 and must be ordered by a licensed health care provider.