Mayor Steve Adler addresses Austin's current COVID-19 concerns
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Mayor Steve Adler addresses Austin's current COVID-19 concerns

Mayor Adler urges residents to get vaccinated with the recent increase in COVID cases amid Governor Abbott's Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates.

Mayor Adler urges residents to get vaccinated with the recent increase in COVID cases amid Governor Abbott's Executive Order prohibiting mask mandates.

Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart mandates masks for all workers in areas with high infection rates

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

Walmart is reversing its mask policy and will require all its workers -- including those who are vaccinated -- to wear masks if they are in areas with high infection rates.

LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status

LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status

In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.

In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.

Hollywood Pantages Theatre requiring ticket holders to be fully vaccinated

Hollywood Pantages Theatre requiring ticket holders to be fully vaccinated

It's time to take a shot. Those who wish to see a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," at Hollywood Pantages Theatre must be fully vaccinated, officials announced Friday.

It's time to take a shot. Those who wish to see a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," at Hollywood Pantages Theatre must be fully vaccinated, officials announced Friday.

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of 'Black Widow'

Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of 'Black Widow'

Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow." Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”

Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow." Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”

Concern as consistent COVID deaths return in Williamson County

Concern as consistent COVID deaths return in Williamson County

This recent COVID spike has brought a return in new deaths reported daily this past week for the county, something which hasn’t been seen since the previous spikes last year.

This recent COVID spike has brought a return in new deaths reported daily this past week for the county, something which hasn’t been seen since the previous spikes last year.

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.

Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations

Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations

Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.

Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.

Texas lawmakers among those urging SCOTUS to overturn Roe v Wade

Texas lawmakers among those urging SCOTUS to overturn Roe v Wade

22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.

22 Texans joined other lawmakers from around the country in filing an amicus brief calling for the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade on Thursday.

FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name

FDA approves swap for cheaper insulin over pricier brand-name

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is allowing the problem-plagued factory of contract manufacturer Emergent BioSolutions to resume production of COVID-19 vaccine.

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser restores mask mandates indoors – regardless of vaccination status

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Thursday that mask mandates are once again in effect indoors in the nation’s capital for everyone over the age of 2 – regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.

COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.

New Abbott order looks to provide clarity on Texas COVID-19 response

New Abbott order looks to provide clarity on Texas COVID-19 response

GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.

GA-38 combines several existing COVID-19 executive orders with the goal of providing clarity and uniformity on Texas's pandemic response.

FOX 7 Discussion: CDC recommends K-12 students wear masks in school

FOX 7 Discussion: CDC recommends K-12 students wear masks in school

President of Education Austin Ken Zafiris joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the CDC's recommendation that K-12 students should wear masks in the classroom.

President of Education Austin Ken Zafiris joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the CDC's recommendation that K-12 students should wear masks in the classroom.