Biden pushes ahead on infrastructure plan after GOP blocks vote
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
The trip came as the fate of his infrastructure proposal remains unclear after Senate Republicans rejected a $1 trillion blueprint in a key test vote Wednesday.
Austin-Travis County businesses prepare for Stage 4
For local health officials, the increase in cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant is expected to mean an increase in COVID-19 protocols.
For local health officials, the increase in cases linked to the highly contagious Delta variant is expected to mean an increase in COVID-19 protocols.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
Unvaccinated staff linked to increased nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.
Italian ices, Taco Bell items among the many pandemic shortages
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
From Italian ice flavors to Taco Bell items, there are national ingredient shortages.
Census Bureau says COVID-19 pandemic hit Black households harder than White
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Black Americans have been disproportionally affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Census Bureau.
Former surgeon general: CDC should fix ‘premature, misinterpreted’ mask guidance
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who once advised against mask-wearing, is now asking the CDC to change its guidance to recommend mask-wearing among both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans.
Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams, who once advised against mask-wearing, is now asking the CDC to change its guidance to recommend mask-wearing among both unvaccinated and vaccinated Americans.
CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
What are the Austin-Travis County COVID-19 risk-based guidelines?
What makes Stage 3 different from Stage 2 or even Stage 4, which Austin-Travis County could be moving back into if trends continue?
What makes Stage 3 different from Stage 2 or even Stage 4, which Austin-Travis County could be moving back into if trends continue?
Texas has seen nearly 9,000 COVID-19 deaths since February. All but 43 were unvaccinated people.
Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.
Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.
APH reopens two neighborhood COVID-19 testing sites
Austin Public Health is reopening two neighborhood testing sites, one in North Austin and one in South Austin, as COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
Austin Public Health is reopening two neighborhood testing sites, one in North Austin and one in South Austin, as COVID-19 cases are on the rise.
Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.
Austin-Travis County at risk of moving to Stage 4 COVID guidelines
As hospital cases of coronavirus increase, Austin Public Health officials say the community should act as if we are moving to Stage 4.
As hospital cases of coronavirus increase, Austin Public Health officials say the community should act as if we are moving to Stage 4.
US extends restrictions on travel to Canada until Aug. 21
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
The United States has extended the non-essential travel ban to Canada until Aug. 21, days after Canada said the border would open to vaccinated U.S. citizens on Aug. 9.
TV host battling COVID-19 on supplemental oxygen despite having no prior underlying conditions
A man who says he exercised regularly before testing positive for the virus describes his battle with COVID-19.
A man who says he exercised regularly before testing positive for the virus describes his battle with COVID-19.
Travis County asking everyone, vaccinated or not, to wear masks
As John Krinjak explains, experts say if more people get the shot, it will help prevent new variants from taking hold in our area. For more on where and how you can get vaccinated, visit austintexas.gov/covid19, or call 311.
As John Krinjak explains, experts say if more people get the shot, it will help prevent new variants from taking hold in our area. For more on where and how you can get vaccinated, visit austintexas.gov/covid19, or call 311.
Officials concerned about Delta variant ahead of new school year
With school starting in a matter of weeks, local health officials say they are concerned about how the rate of transmission could translate to a school environment. John Krinjak explains.
With school starting in a matter of weeks, local health officials say they are concerned about how the rate of transmission could translate to a school environment. John Krinjak explains.
Pfizer vaccine will be made at South African firm, a first for Africa
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
This is the first time Pfizer's vaccine will be produced in Africa, in a move to help address the continent's desperate need for more doses amid a recent surge of cases.
Your Health with Dr. Kumar: Children over 2 should wear masks at school
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children over the age of 2 wear masks when they go back to school, even if they're vaccinated. Dr. Kumar explains why.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended that children over the age of 2 wear masks when they go back to school, even if they're vaccinated. Dr. Kumar explains why.