Austin restaurant owners split over opening to 100% capacity

Local business owners seem split down the middle when it comes to Governor Abbott’s announcement allowing all businesses to bump up capacity.

‘Now is too soon to return to normal’: says Austin’s health authority

If things continue this way, Escott said he may recommend we drop down to stage three risk guidelines and possibly flirt with stage two in the late spring. But that doesn't mean letting down your guard.

Woman allegedly goes on shopping spree after receiving $150K COVID-19 loan

A North Carolina woman was indicted for fraudulently obtaining a COVID-19 small business loan amounting to nearly $150,000, and is accused of using it to shop at Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Louis Vuitton and other retailers, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery

A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.

'Save our Seniors' initiative launches in 26 Texas counties

A Monday press release from Abbotts office explained that the initiative will target Texans who are 75 and older, and, or, homebound. 

US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says

President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.

Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time

A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.

Gov. Abbott: 'It is now time to open Texas 100%'

Governor Greg Abbott announced the lifting of statewide COVID mandates, including the mask mandate, at a news conference in Lubbock.

LA County hits record low of positive COVID-19 cases

Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.

CDC-backed tool helps those looking for COVID-19 vaccine
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Vaccinefinder.org was created at Boston Children's Hospital to help people find where to go get a flu shot and other vaccines. Now it's being relaunched to help people find the coronavirus vaccine. FOX Medical Team's Beth Galvin has details.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

Researchers discover rare group of people with naturally-controlled HIV in Africa

Researchers from Abbott Laboratories said studying this group of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo could help pave the way for future HIV treatments — and potentially help find a cure.

Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic

All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.

APH recommends pre-registering for COVID-19 vaccination online

Hundreds of thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses are coming to Texas this week following the winter freezes which put a hold on distribution