Auburndale High teacher dies at Lakeland hospital after contracting COVID-19
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
An Auburndale High School science teacher has died after contracting COVID-19. D’Anthony Dorsey was just 24 years old and a life-long athlete.
Long COVID-19: NIH launches large-scale studies on extended illness
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The National Institutes of Health announced it has awarded nearly $470 million to New York University’s Langone Health in order to launch national population studies to better understand the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Pecan Street Festival canceled due to COVID-19, denial of city permit
This marks the second major event in Austin to be canceled due to their special events permit being denied, following Bat Fest in August.
This marks the second major event in Austin to be canceled due to their special events permit being denied, following Bat Fest in August.
Wendy Williams tests positive for ‘breakthrough’ case of COVID-19
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
“The Wendy Williams Show” was set to premiere on Sept. 20, but following Wendy Williams’ diagnosis, the show will now premiere on Oct. 4.
Pope blames 'virulence of uncertainty' for COVID-19 vaccine resistance
Pope Francis says he doesn't understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines, noting “humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.”
Pope Francis says he doesn't understand why people refuse to take COVID-19 vaccines, noting “humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.”
Judge blocks New York's medical worker vaccine mandate
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
Judge David Hurd in Utica has temporarily blocked the state of New York from forcing medical workers to be vaccinated after a group of health care workers sued, saying their Constitutional rights were violated.
1 in 500 Americans have died of COVID-19
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
One in every 500 Americans has died of COVID-19, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Johns Hopkins University.
Rural hospitals in Texas receiving up to $5M in federal funding
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
The money will be used to address health disparities, improve health outcomes, and meet the unique needs of Texans living in rural areas using telemedicine.
2.8M register for health insurance during COVID-19 sign-up, Biden says
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
President Joe Biden says nearly 3 million consumers took advantage of a special six-month period to sign up for private health insurance coverage made more affordable by his COVID-19 relief law.
Round Rock ISD holds first board meeting following state's mask lawsuit
Parents on both sides of the issue got heated at the meeting and one of the board members even got up and left during the meeting and didn't return.
Parents on both sides of the issue got heated at the meeting and one of the board members even got up and left during the meeting and didn't return.
Nearly all gorillas at Atlanta’s zoo test positive for COVID
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Just days after Zoo Atlanta announced the first positive tests, at least 18 of the zoo's 20 gorillas are now positive for COVID-19.
Whirlpool offers employees $1,000 to get COVID-19 vaccine
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
The appliance company increased the incentive to $1,000, hoping to further encourage any employees who are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘In crisis’: North Dakota hospital seeking 300 nurses amid COVID-19 surge
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
One of North Dakota’s largest hospital systems is in desperate need of additional nurses amid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
3 medical boards support action against doctors who spread COVID-19 misinformation
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
The Federation of State Medical Boards said in its July statement that any physicians who create and spread false information about COVID-19 are subject to suspension or having their medical licenses revoked.
Norm Macdonald, comedian and former ‘SNL’ cast member, dies at 61
Comedian Norm Macdonald has died after a private battle with cancer, according to FOX News.
Comedian Norm Macdonald has died after a private battle with cancer, according to FOX News.
Michael Bubl� concert at Frank Erwin Center canceled
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bubl�.
According to the University of Texas at Austin, the cancellation is due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols and procedures requested by Bubl�.
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians hosting virtual benefit
HAAM says it has dramatically increased its fundraising efforts due to the loss of other signature events throughout the year caused by COVID-19.
HAAM says it has dramatically increased its fundraising efforts due to the loss of other signature events throughout the year caused by COVID-19.
COVID-19 pediatric hospitalizations in North Texas double since January, UTSW says
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
The latest UT Southwestern report shows pediatric COVID hospitalizations have more than doubled since January. Many teachers are choosing to retire early due to the pandemic. Students continue to face learning loss. Many are hospitalized with COVID-19.
Wisconsin, Virginia report measles cases among Afghan refugees
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Six people who recently traveled to the United States, housed at Fort McCoy in Wisconsin and in Virginia, after fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan have been diagnosed with measles.
Paris ISD's mask mandate dress code halted by Texas attorney general lawsuit
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.
A district court ruled Tuesday that Paris ISD doesn't have the authority to add a mask mandate to its dress code and issued a temporary injunction halting the measure.