WATCH: Virtual COVID-19 Media Q&A with APH Leadership 8/27
The meeting is scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m.
The meeting is scheduled to begin around 10:30 a.m.
'I miss my son': Chicago mom loses her 12-year-old boy to COVID
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
Since the pandemic began last year, nine children 15 years old or younger have died from COVID-19 in Cook County
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
COVID-19 surge: South Dakota cases increase nearly 4 times over 2 weeks
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The number of COVID-19 cases in South Dakota increased significantly over a span of two weeks following one of the most popular motorcycle enthusiast rallies in the country which drew hundreds of thousands of people.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
CDC's COVID-19 eviction moratorium blocked by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is allowing evictions to resume across the United States, blocking the Biden administration from enforcing a temporary ban that was put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit
Roadway Productions says they are "shocked and devastated" at having to cancel the event just days before it was set to begin on August 28.
Roadway Productions says they are "shocked and devastated" at having to cancel the event just days before it was set to begin on August 28.
FOX 7 Discussion: BBB warns to watch out for fake QR codes
Heather Massey with the BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
Heather Massey with the BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
BBB warns consumers to watch out for fake QR codes
The BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
The BBB says they have received reports of people using QR codes to direct to malicious websites, asking for personal information or login credentials.
Federal court in El Paso blocks Abbott's migrant transportation order
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
According to the ruling, Abbott's order violates the Supremacy Clause of the US Constitution because it authorizes DPS to “make and act upon immigration determinations, the province of federal law.”
Bat Fest canceled after organizers say City of Austin denied permit
Full refunds will be offered or there will be an option to transfer tickets to next year's event which is scheduled for August 27, 2022.
Full refunds will be offered or there will be an option to transfer tickets to next year's event which is scheduled for August 27, 2022.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
Second police officer with APD dies after battling COVID-19
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
This is the second line of duty death from COVID within APD.
Half of US workers favor COVID-19 vaccine mandate, AP-NORC poll finds
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
The poll shows that about 59% of remote workers favor vaccine requirements in their own workplaces, compared with 47% of those who are currently working in person.
Austin City Council directs staff to develop COVID-19 booster strategy
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Third doses are currently recommended eight months after the initial course of the two-dose vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer.
Many major insurers no longer waiving out of pocket costs for COVID-19 care
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Nearly three-quarters of health care plans are no longer waiving out-of-pocket costs, according to a briefing by the Kaiser Family Foundation.
100K more COVID-19 deaths in US by December, projection model predicts
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
The U.S. is projected to see nearly 100,000 more COVID-19 deaths between now and Dec. 1.
Mosquito pools in Travis County test positive for West Nile Virus
There are currently no human cases of West Nile Virus identified in Travis County.
There are currently no human cases of West Nile Virus identified in Travis County.
Austin Police Department officer dies after battling COVID-19
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.
Senior Police Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd died on August 25. He joined APD in 2014 and served on patrol for the length of his career.



















