Merkel says Germany in 'a new pandemic' as country extends COVID-19 lockdowns amid rising cases

Germany has extended its lockdown measures by another month and imposed several new restrictions, including largely shutting down public life over Easter, in an effort to drive down the rate of coronavirus infections.

Hays County still requiring appointments for COVID-19 vaccines

Beginning March 29, all adults in Texas will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, but in Hays County, appointments will still be required.

Bar patron threatens Asian American Kansas state representative, asks if he's 'carrying COVID-19'

The only Asian American lawmaker serving in the Kansas Legislature says he was physically threatened in a western Kansas bar by an out-of-state patron, who he said questioned if he had been carrying COVID-19.

APD Victim Services to hold free training for counselors

EMDR training will be offered for free to Austin-area counselors in exchange for pro-bono counseling for trauma survivors referred by Austin police.

Miami's South Beach considers shedding its party reputation after disastrous spring break

With more than 1,000 arrests and nearly 100 gun seizures already during this year's spring break season, officials in Miami Beach are thinking it may finally be time to cleanse the reputation of South Beach and its law-breaking, party-all-night vibe.

CDC: 1 in 4 Americans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday that one in four Americans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a critical milestone in the fight to get the country vaccinated.

Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families

President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.

US: AstraZeneca may have included 'outdated information' in COVID-19 vaccine trial results

The Data Safety Monitoring Board “expressed concern that AstraZeneca may have included outdated information from that trial,” the U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said.

Austin Marathon will be test run for return of in-person events

The Austin Marathon has announced they have been approved to hold a half marathon and 5k on April 25 with COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Austin Marathon will be test run for return of in-person events
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The Austin Marathon has announced they have been approved to hold a half marathon and 5k on April 25 with COVID-19 safety measures in place.

Johnson City ISD’s only nurse vaccinates colleagues against COVID

The goal was to not only get district employees vaccinated but to reduce staffing challenges during municipal vaccination events.