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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

APH gives update on COVID-19 vaccination efforts in Travis County
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Austin Public Health says that more than 30% of Travis County residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.