CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US

RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.

2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise

Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.

FOX 7 Austin mourns loss of employee, friend who lost second battle with cancer

Our hearts go out to Stacy's longtime partner Lee, her family, and all the friends she made along the way. She will be missed more than we can ever say.

Studies suggest serious COVID-19 infection can lead to diabetes

Two recent studies suggest the virus that causes COVID-19 can target and damage the body’s cells that produce insulin, a vital hormone that regulates blood sugar in the body.

Some guy in California named Tony is $50K richer because he got vaccinated

“It’s been a rough year, a year and a half, for me and everyone else out there,” Tony said of winning California's vaccine lottery. “So it’s nice to have this extra money come in.”

COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses

President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.

Multiple COVID-19 vaccine distribution events to be held June 10-13

Distribution efforts will include the drive-thru clinic at the Travis County Exposition Center and deploying several strike teams to pop-up clinics.

US weekly unemployment claims fall to 376,000, sixth straight drop

The number of Americans claiming unemployment benefits fell for the sixth straight week as the U.S. economy reopens rapidly from pandemic woes.

Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17

Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.

DC hospitals to require vaccinations for all employees

All D.C. hospital employees will soon need to be vaccinated, the hospital association announced on Wednesday.

Seattle is first major city in US to fully vaccinate 70% of residents against COVID-19

Seattle passed San Francisco and became the first major American city to fully vaccinate 70% of residents ages 12 and up against COVID-19, Mayor Jenny Durkan announced.

Heart disease, diabetes top killers in 2020, CDC data says

The U.S. saw remarkable increases in the death rates for heart disease, diabetes and some other common killers last year.

Delta variant cases rise in US, world amid COVID-19 vaccination push

World leaders and medical officials are pleading for more people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 amid reports of the highly contagious Delta variant driving up cases around the world.

H-E-B: Masks now optional for fully vaccinated employees, customers

H-E-B says after reviewing updated CDC guidance, it will make facial coverings optional for fully vaccinated employees, vendors, and customers.

FOX 7 Discussion: Abbott signs law banning vaccine passports

Ed Espinoza with Progress Texas and Travis County GOP chairman Matt Mackowiak discuss Abbott signing SB 968 which bans COVID-19 vaccine passports.