When do I still need to wear a mask?

Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.

Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts

A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.

Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September

The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine

On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.

Gov. Abbott announces $2.5 billion in food benefits for Texas families in need

With the COVID-19 pandemic still a threat to the U.S. and Texas, Governor Greg Abbott announced Thursday more help is on the way for families in need.

US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

City of Austin to release new guidelines for concerts, festivals
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ACE expects to see an increase in event applications over the course of summer and fall meaning more events like ACL and more money coming into the city.

Number of daily COVID-19 vaccinations double in Ohio after state announced $1M lottery

After announcing its campaign to award five adults $1 million each for getting their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Ohio saw a significant increase in vaccinations in the following days.

CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US

Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.

Texas governor signs law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks

The law signed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott puts Texas in line with more than a dozen other states that ban abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat, as early as six weeks.

'Pose' star Billy Porter reveals HIV diagnosis

Emmy award-winning actor and Broadway star Billy Porter came forward with his truth and revealed he is HIV-positive.

Austin Public Health, Travis County administer 400,000 COVID vaccines

APH and Travis County have operated multiple mass vaccination sites, both walk-in and drive-thru, as well as smaller neighborhood sites, pop-up clinics, and mobile vaccinations.

Rules for special events relaxed in response to new COVID guidelines

Officials say applicants can anticipate changes to the social distancing requirements and masking requirements to incorporate the latest guidelines.