What to expect at Austin bars, restaurants ahead of Spring Break

Texas has gained an extra hour of sunshine just in time for an eventful week. This comes after the Governor announced businesses can open at 100%.

California’s first case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant appears in San Bernardino

California’s first confirmed case of the P.1 coronavirus variant, commonly known as the ‘Brazilian’ variant has been detected in a San Bernardino resident.  

Yo-Yo Ma performs surprise concert at COVID-19 vaccination site

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma gave a free, surprise concert at a COVID-19 vaccination site Saturday in Massachusetts.

APH to hold off vaccinating 1C, still prioritizing 1A and 1B

People in Phase 1C are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. However, in Travis County, APH said they will not be administering the shot just yet.

Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day

Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.

Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports

At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.

Austin Public Health on one-year of COVID in Austin, Travis County

As we look back on a year ago, much has changed. We lost interaction with loved ones, friends, and family. However, many have gained insight.

"I’m back in action,” One of the first Americans who contracted COVID-19 speaks about his recovery

Gregg Garfield was the first coronavirus patient admitted to his hospital. He was on a ventilator for 30 days and doctors gave him a 1% chance to live. But now Gregg is thriving and has beat COVID-19.

Gov. Newsom admits mistakes, says recall isn’t justified

California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged mistakes in his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, but insists the recall effort against him has more to do with politics than the public health crisis.

Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines

Austin-Travis County announced it is moving to Stage 3 of the Austin Public Health COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines for the first time since November

Central Texas to receive over half a billion in stimulus funds

Texas is expected to receive just over $27 billion in total, with $16.8 billion for the state government and $10.4 billion for local governments. 

Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules

With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.

Central Texas to receive over half a billion in stimulus funds
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