Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant
Researchers at Texas A&M say they've found a new variant of the novel coronavirus. So far, only one student with mild symptoms has had it.
Researchers at Texas A&M say they've found a new variant of the novel coronavirus. So far, only one student with mild symptoms has had it.
FOX 7 Discussion: Push to make Texas more 'cannabis-friendly'
Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.
Jax Finkel, executive director of Texas NORML, joins Rebecca Thomas to discuss the push in the Texas legislature regarding marijuana.
APH pilots COVID-19 vaccine clinic without appointments
Austin Public Health is also expanding online scheduling as part of continuing efforts to provide easier access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health is also expanding online scheduling as part of continuing efforts to provide easier access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
State Dept. to issue ‘do not travel’ advisories to 80% of countries amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
The department said the update to these advisories takes into account logistical factors, such as in-country testing availability and current travel restrictions for U.S. citizens.
"I thought I was dying"; Ted Nugent tests positive for COVID-19 after questioning pandemic rules
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
A couple of weeks after asking why there haven't been lockdowns during 'Covid 1 through 18,' the Michigan-born rocker told audiences on a Facebook live stream that he had tested positive for the virus.
Williamson County considering closing mass vaccination sites in May
As the demand for the vaccines decreases, officials are considering their next steps which include possibly closing mass vaccination sites.
As the demand for the vaccines decreases, officials are considering their next steps which include possibly closing mass vaccination sites.
Gov. Doug Ducey rescinds order that directs schools in Arizona to require masks for students
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey has rescinded an order that requires schools in Arizona to require masks for its students and staff members.
Contractor pleads guilty to fraud, theft over $40M contract to supply VA, FEMA with N95 masks he didn’t have
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Virginia contractor in February pleaded guilty to three counts of making false statements, wire fraud and theft of government funds after he received millions of dollars from federal agencies to provide N95 masks he did not have during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
NIH to test potential of ‘repurposed drugs’ in COVID-19 patients with mild to moderate symptoms
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
The NIH is testing multiple drugs to see if they’re effective at treating mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms. The drugs are already approved by the FDA for other conditions and are taken at home either orally or by an inhaler.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Guantanamo prisoners now getting COVID-19 vaccine
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
A senior defense official tells The Associated Press that prisoners at the Guantanamo Bay detention center can begin getting the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as Monday.
'Go and get 'em, folks': All adults in US now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
President Joe Biden urged Americans to “please, get the vaccine” on Monday as all adults in the U.S. are now eligible to receive the shot, another major milestone reached in the ongoing effort to defeat the pandemic.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
India's capital to lock down amid devastating coronavirus surge
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in coronavirus cases to prevent the collapse of the Indian capital's health system.
NIH funds new COVID-19 testing initiative to get students back to classrooms in vulnerable areas
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
While other studies are looking at physical distancing and other ways to keep children safe at school, this NIH initiative focuses solely on how to best implement COVID-19 testing among the students, teachers and staff.
Budweiser gives free beer for COVID-19 vaccine, following Sam Adams, Krispy Kreme giveaways
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Earlier this week, Budweiser announced that it will be giving away free beer to vaccine recipients.
Half of US adults have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
Georgia Aquarium: Otters test positive for virus that causes COVID-19
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
The Georgia Aquarium said Sunday its Asian small-clawed otters tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.