Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant

Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.

CDC could 'soon' ease school distancing guidelines to 3 feet

The CDC could "soon" ease its coronavirus-related physical distancing guidelines for in-person learning from six-feet to three.

$1,400 stimulus checks could hit bank accounts as soon as this weekend, White House says

White House Press secretary Jen Psaki said most Americans can expect to start seeing direct deposits from the recent COVID-19 relief package as early as this weekend. 

Fauci says CDC to release more guidance on what vaccinated people can safely do

For now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still doesn’t recommend traveling, even if you’ve been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But Dr. Anthony Fauci says that could be changing.

CDC director on COVID-19 pandemic 1-year mark: ‘We are tired, we are lonely, we are impatient’

The head of the CDC issued a statement on the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the heartbreaking toll of a health crisis that has claimed the lives of more than 520,000 Americans.

'Outside, Inside' children's book documents the last year with COVID
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LeUyen Pham, the author of 'Outside, Inside,' joins Amanda Salinas to talk about the coronavirus pandemic and her new children's book.

Biden aims to usher US into 'next phase' of pandemic in speech
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Dr. Brian Smith, a political professor at St. Edward's University, joins Dave Froehlich to talk about President Biden's primetime speech tonight.

Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000

The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.

Texas man supporting 'freedom of choice' sets mask on fire

Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it’s not required.

Will COVID-19 ever go away?

No one knows for sure. Scientists think the virus that causes COVID-19 may be with us for decades or longer, but that doesn’t mean it will keep posing the same threat.

Texas man supporting 'freedom of choice' sets mask on fire
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Hernandez said he will comply with businesses that uphold the mask mandate, but said he will not wear a mask when it?s not required. Credit: Joacim Hernandez via Storyful

State, local leaders battle over lifting of mask mandate in Texas

The Texas Attorney General is throwing his support behind Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate. 

FOX 7 Discussion: Poll shows Texans split on lifting mask mandate

Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and Ed Espinoza from Progress Texas discuss a recent poll showing that Texans are split about lifting the mask mandate.

State, local leaders battle over mask mandate
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On Tuesday, city and county leaders agreed to continue to allow an existing health department mandate to stand, regardless of updated ordinances by the governor.