FDA meeting on COVID-19 vaccines in kids on June 10
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
The FDA has called a meeting for June 10 to discuss COVID-19 vaccines in children amid speculation a decision would be made on Pfizer-BioNTech’s request to expand use for its shot to teens ages 12-15 within the coming days.
North Texas mom celebrates special Mother's Day after 118-day COVID-19 battle
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Family and friends held a drive-by parade on Mother's Day to celebrate Erika Bazan's return home after a long battle against COVID-19.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
US restores gay and transgender health protections in reversal of Trump-era policy
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
The Biden administration says the government will protect gay and transgender people against sex discrimination in health care, reversing a Trump-era policy.
Barton Springs Pool resumes reservations, capacity limit for summer
This summer’s capacity limit will have a max of around 600 people every two-hour time slot.
This summer’s capacity limit will have a max of around 600 people every two-hour time slot.
Mother's Day 2021: Vaccines, pandemic recovery create reunions after a year of social distancing
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Moms across the country will open gifts like flowers and cards on Sunday, but the most meaningful thing they open this year just might be their arms for a much-needed hug.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
EU doesn’t renew order for AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine after inking deal with Pfizer
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
The move also comes amid an ongoing lawsuit, in which the EU is accusing AstraZeneca of failing to respect the terms of its contract with the 27-nation bloc.
Vax Live concert exceeds fundraising goal, raises $302 million to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which aimed to raise money to help fund a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which aimed to raise money to help fund a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Americans not getting mental health care needed amid pandemic, reports suggest
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
The ongoing pandemic has made access to mental health services more necessary than ever, though new reports suggest Americans aren’t getting the care they need.
Maldives officials discussing plans to offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
The Maldives is hoping to save lives while saving its economy with its 3V initiative — which stands for visit, vaccinate, vacation.
States scale back vaccine orders as interest in shots wanes
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
States across the country are dramatically scaling back their COVID-19 vaccine orders as interest in the shots wanes, putting the goal of herd immunity further out of reach.
Austin nurse one of 20 honored by Texas Nurses Association
Ana Drummond’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic led to her being recognized by the Texas Nurses Association during National Nurses Week.
Ana Drummond’s work during the COVID-19 pandemic led to her being recognized by the Texas Nurses Association during National Nurses Week.
Austin nurse one of 20 honored by Texas Nurses Association
Ana Drummond?s work during the COVID-19 pandemic led to her being recognized by the Texas Nurses Association during National Nurses Week.
Ana Drummond?s work during the COVID-19 pandemic led to her being recognized by the Texas Nurses Association during National Nurses Week.
COVID-19 reaches Mount Everest but local government denies any outbreak on mountain
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
A Norwegian climber became the first to test positive for COVID-19 in Mount Everest base camp late last month.
CDC confirms COVID-19 can be transmitted through air from more than 6 feet away
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance to reflect substantial scientific evidence suggesting that tiny virus particles can linger in the air and infect people as they inhale — even from more than 6 feet away.
20% of all new US COVID-19 cases in last week of April were children, data shows
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) found that between April 22 and April 29, children made up 22.4% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., underscoring the need to get children vaccinated as soon as possible.
Mass vaccination clinic moves to Travis County Expo Center
The relocated vaccine clinic will continue to provide the same drive-thru convenience for anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. No appointments required.
The relocated vaccine clinic will continue to provide the same drive-thru convenience for anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. No appointments required.
US 'herd immunity' uncertain but vaccination will help restore some normalcy, experts say
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
The question of if and when the U.S. will reach "herd immunity" remains unclear, experts say. But continuing the COVID-19 vaccination drive will help Americans get back to a sense of normalcy in the future.
Maryland priest tests positive for COVID-19 after visit to India despite being fully vaccinated
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.
A Maryland priest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being fully vaccinated, after a trip to India.