Spring Break veers toward ‘normal’ – despite coronavirus pandemic

"They did not have masks on," a Miami resident said of partiers in one beachside cafe. "It looked like a dance club. I was just like, ‘Oh my gosh, we’re just in week one. I hope this is not how it’s going to be."

Tennessee advisory panel deemed vaccinating inmates a 'PR nightmare'

A Tennessee advisory panel deciding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine acknowledged that prisoners in the state are high-risk.

Grandparents' Tik Tok videos help break quarantine boredom

In the age of social distancing, a pair of grandparents are using social media to break up the boredom of quarantine.

Austin music venues, musicians cautiously return to live events

The pressure to strike the right note with artists, staff, and customers has many Austin venue owners proceeding with caution.

Austin music venues, musicians cautiously return to live events
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The pressure to strike the right note with artists, staff, and customers has many Austin venue owners proceeding with caution.

Gov. Ducey ends COVID-19 occupancy limits for Arizona businesses

Arizona Gov. Ducey's announcement comes as more than 2 million people have been vaccinated in the state against the coronavirus, while cases have plateaued in the last few weeks.

Mass COVID-19 vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas

The COTA hub is a coordinated effort between Travis, Bastrop, Hays and Caldwell counties that could provide a statewide model to help rural counties

COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam

Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.

States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says

The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.

Mass vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas
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The COTA hub is a coordinated effort between Travis, Bastrop, Hayes and Caldwell counties. The team-up could provide a statewide model to help rural counties

‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings

The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”

SeaWorld San Antonio opens for Spring Break, continues requiring masks

SeaWorld says the park will be open daily for Spring Break operation from March 6 through March 21, with hours being from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Essential workers, activists plan to protest at Governor's Mansion on Monday

Groups of essential workers and activists plan to gather at the Governor's Mansion on Monday to protest Abbott's order to lift the mask mandate.

AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic

President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.

Poll: Americans largely back Biden's virus response

Joe Biden is enjoying an early presidential honeymoon, with 60% of Americans approving of his job performance and even more backing his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.