Dr. Escott transitions to Chief Medical Officer role
Dr. Escott has served as interim health authority since 2019, when Austin was grappling with toxic algae blooms and a serious flu season.
Dr. Escott has served as interim health authority since 2019, when Austin was grappling with toxic algae blooms and a serious flu season.
Man accused of planning 153-person Grand Canyon hike
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
Joseph Don Mount spent months planning the Grand Canyon hike despite park officials repeatedly telling him it violated their COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19 vaccine boosters likely needed every 9 to 12 months, Moderna president says
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
Moderna’s CEO said the coronavirus is “not going away,” and the president of the company said its vaccine will likely require a booster shot within a year.
COVID-19 vaccine call center to be launched in Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott, TDEM, and the Texas Military Department announced the launch of the call center, which will be available starting Friday at 8 a.m.
Gov. Greg Abbott, TDEM, and the Texas Military Department announced the launch of the call center, which will be available starting Friday at 8 a.m.
India shatters record, reports more than 412K new COVID-19 cases in 1 day
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
On Thursday, the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases breached 400,000 for the second time in India since the devastating surge began last month.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine appears safe, 96% effective in teens 12-17
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
Recent data from an ongoing trial of Moderna’s vaccine in teenagers found that it was 96% effective against COVID-19, and no serious safety concerns were present, according to the company.
IRS delivers another batch of $1,400 stimulus checks: Here's who received them
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
The IRS will issue an eighth batch of stimulus checks this week, delivering payments to another 1.1 million Americans as part of President Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
New IHME study says COVID-19 has caused over 905,000 deaths in U.S., 6.9 million deaths globally
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
Updated analysis by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington School of Medicine found that COVID-19 deaths are significantly underreported in almost every country.
LA Pride Parade and Festival going virtual for second year in a row
This year's LA Pride Parade and Festival is going virtual for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
This year's LA Pride Parade and Festival is going virtual for the second year in a row due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Bastrop County seeing people hesitant about getting vaccinated
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials are trying to find ways to reach people who are hesitant about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Counties seeing people hesitant about getting vaccinated
Some areas in Central Texas are dealing with people who are hesitant about receiving the vaccine. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia has details.
Some areas in Central Texas are dealing with people who are hesitant about receiving the vaccine. FOX 7 Austin's Steven Sarabia has details.
Woman who survived Holocaust, pandemic celebrates 100th birthday
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
A Long Island woman, who was born as the world was recovering from the last pandemic in the 1920s and escaped Nazi Germany, is now celebrating her 100th birthday.
In new pandemic low, unemployment numbers fall to 498,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 498,000, the lowest point since the viral pandemic struck 14 months ago and a sign of the job market’s growing strength as businesses reopen and consumers step up spending.
Broadway ticket sales can begin May 6 with shows cleared to resume Sept. 14: Cuomo
Ticket sales to Broadway shows can resume May 6 with performances cleared to resume starting September 14.
Ticket sales to Broadway shows can resume May 6 with performances cleared to resume starting September 14.
Woman from Mali, who expected 7 babies, gives birth to 9
Mali’s Ministry of Health says a Malian woman has given birth to nine babies after only expecting seven.
Mali’s Ministry of Health says a Malian woman has given birth to nine babies after only expecting seven.
DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians receiving unemployment benefits will soon have to provide proof that they’re looking for a job, according to statements made by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
FOX 7 Discussion: Efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence
Stephanie Cerda with the United Way joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
Stephanie Cerda with the United Way joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
FOX 7 Discussion: Efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence
Stephanie Cerda with the United Way joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
Stephanie Cerda with the United Way joins FOX 7 Austin to talk about efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine confidence.
EU proposal could allow vaccinated Americans to travel to Europe by end of June
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.
In announcement sure to be welcomed by travelers worldwide, the EU’s executive branch has proposed easing restrictions on visiting the 27-nation bloc as vaccination campaigns keep gathering speed.