Travis County closer to moving to stage two COVID-19 guidelines
Despite an aggressive COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Austin's health authority says masks may stick around for a little while longer.
Despite an aggressive COVID-19 vaccination rollout, Austin's health authority says masks may stick around for a little while longer.
NFL planning to remove COVID-19 restrictions for vaccinated personnel
The NFL has plans to eliminate some restrictions from its current COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated players, coaches and personnel.
The NFL has plans to eliminate some restrictions from its current COVID-19 protocols for vaccinated players, coaches and personnel.
France closes schools, bans domestic travel amid new COVID-19 surge
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up pressure on hospitals.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Texas lawmakers consider restructuring state pandemic response
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Members of the Senate State Affairs committee Wednesday took up legislation to limit what a governor can do during a crisis.
Biden outlines $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan funded by corporate tax hike
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Joe Biden revealed his $2.25 trillion infrastructure and jobs plan on Wednesday, which would be funded by corporate tax hikes.
Poll: Most Americans approve of Biden's early handling of COVID-19 pandemic
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
Americans are broadly supportive of President Joe Biden’s early handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and approval of his stewardship of the economy has ticked up following passage of a sprawling $1.9 trillion relief bill.
15 million J&J COVID vaccines thrown away after ingredient mix-up
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
A dosage mix-up at a Baltimore production facility, which ruined about 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine, has prompted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to delay certification of the facility.
COVID-19 3rd leading cause of death in 2020, pushed total US deaths beyond 3.3 million
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
A new report says U.S. deaths last year topped 3.3 million, the nation’s highest annual death toll.
Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down statewide mask mandate
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers' statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.
Essential workers, elderly receive COVID-19 vaccines without appointments
Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
Essential workers and anyone over 80 were offered first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine without appointments Monday at Kelly Reeves Athletic Complex.
EU says 'no evidence' to restrict use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
The European Medicines Agency says there is “no evidence” that would support restricting the use of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine in any population despite reports of rare blood clots.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe, strongly protective in kids as young as 12
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Austin Public Health weekly news conference on COVID-19 - 3/31/21
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
Health officials are providing an update on the coronavirus and answering questions from the media.
Sabra recalls hummus product over salmonella concerns
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC, is calling back a popular hummus product over concerns that it may be contaminated with salmonella.
Sabra Dipping Company, LLC, is calling back a popular hummus product over concerns that it may be contaminated with salmonella.
APH gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Travis County
Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
APH gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Travis County
Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
‘Burritos or Bitcoin’: Chipotle giving away $200K in food, cryptocurrency for National Burrito Day
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Chipotle will be giving away $100,000 in free burritos and $100,000 in Bitcoin to celebrate National Burrito Day on April 1.
Eviction moratoriums in Austin-Travis County extended to May 1
The eviction moratoriums protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The eviction moratoriums protect tenants who are struggling to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic.



















