Gov. Hochul adds 12,000 more COVID-related deaths to state count

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul acknowledged on her first day in office that the state has had nearly 12,000 more deaths from COVID-19 than Cuomo told the public.

FOX 7 Discussion: Will FDA approval push more people to get vaccinated?
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Glenn Smith from Progress Texas and Andy Hogue with the Travis County GOP talk about the FDA's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine.

Marble Falls ISD closes Highland Lakes Elementary due to COVID-19

Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.

Pfizer-BioNTech seeks FDA approval for third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine

In a statement released by the company on Wednesday, Pfizer-BioNTech said patients who received a booster shot up to eight months after their two-dose regimen were given three times the protection from the novel coronavirus.

Abbott adds vaccine mandate ban to Special Session agenda

He also has issued a new executive order maintaining the ban on mandating COVID-19 vaccinations by Texas government entities.

Texas town shuts down after seeing spike in COVID cases

Iraan, the West Texas town of 1,200, has had a 42% positivity rate with 50 people being infected within a two-week span in August.

VaxTogetherAustin offering ACL wristbands at vaccination event

VaxTogetherAustin is partnering with ACL, Austin FC, and Walgreens to provide free ACL single-day GA tickets to those who get vaccinated on August 27.

Moderna requests FDA grant priority review to its COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna has asked the FDA for priority review of its COVID-19 vaccine, which would allow the FDA to take action within a six-month window, rather than the typical 10-month time frame.

Thrall Tigers dedicate season to coach who lost battle with cancer

Head coach Rick Porter passed away in June and the team says it intends to honor Porter's spirit and motto, "Trust God or Worry."

COVID-19 delta variant races through entire Oakland household, killing father and sending mother to ICU

An Oakland family has been dealing with the heartbreaking loss of a father from COVID-19 as they’ve been holding out hope for their mother’s full recovery from the devastating illness. 

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats sickens dozens: CDC

Salmonella outbreaks linked to Italian-style meats have been reported in 17 states, sickening dozens and hospitalizing at least 12 people, the CDC said.

Austin ISD is offering vaccine incentives like $250 for staff

Austin ISD has also announced a program that gives staff the opportunity to get help with sick days if COVID-19 isolation is needed.

US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says

Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”

Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers

Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.