LA City exhausts supply of Moderna vaccine resulting in temporary closure of 5 vaccination sites
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
Mayor Garcetti says by tomorrow the city will exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, resulting in the temporary closure of Dodger Stadium and other city vaccination sites.
Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.
Spike in COVID-19 cases expected after Super Bowl celebrations, experts say
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Super Bowl LV brought tens of thousands of people from all over the country to Tampa. However, the packed streets and dense crowds have health officials concerned about the spread of COVID-19.
Austin 911 adds fourth option for mental health services
This month, Austin 911 operators have begun asking if the caller needs police, fire, EMS, or mental health services.
This month, Austin 911 operators have begun asking if the caller needs police, fire, EMS, or mental health services.
Centenarian waits on COVID-19 vaccine in Georgetown
“We’re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.” says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
“We’re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.” says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
Centenarian waits on COVID-19 vaccine in Georgetown
?We?re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.? says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
?We?re waiting for the day when our family can come in and visit us and we can go out to visit them.? says 100-year-old Annie Ziegler.
1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
COVID: California's first cases of South African variant detected in Bay Area
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
"Two cases have been reported through Stanford. One in Santa Clara County and one in Alameda County," the governor said.
St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Investigators say a St. Pete Fire Rescue lieutenant has been charged with stealing a COVID-19 vaccine.
N95 mask scam: Federal government says counterfeit masks sold to hospitals in at least 5 states
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
Federal authorities are investigating a massive counterfeit N95 mask operation in which fake 3M masks were sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
California congresswoman announces $7K a person for COVID funeral expenses
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Lawmakers said that FEMA is creating a hotline to help provide information to people seeking reimbursement. In the meantime, they recommend families begin gathering any documentation of funeral costs, such as billing records from the mortuary, cemetery or other services.
Newsom: California making huge progress in fight against COVID-19; five million people vaccinated so far
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says the state is making huge progress in its fight against COVID-19.
Texas State announces $6.5M in emergency grants for students
Between Feb. 15-28, students can apply for the funding by completing a brief form on the Bobcat Cares webpage.
Between Feb. 15-28, students can apply for the funding by completing a brief form on the Bobcat Cares webpage.
UK variant of COVID-19 detected at Dahlstrom Middle School in Buda
The school will now be 100% virtual for the next 14 days, says the district, including an early dismissal Wednesday.
The school will now be 100% virtual for the next 14 days, says the district, including an early dismissal Wednesday.
FEMA expected to open mass COVID-19 vaccine site in Houston this month
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing a mass COVID-19 community vaccination site in Houston, and it is expected to open to eligible members of the public in two weeks.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is establishing a mass COVID-19 community vaccination site in Houston, and it is expected to open to eligible members of the public in two weeks.
Researchers concerned ‘escape mutation’ found in COVID-19 variants may help virus evade antibodies
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
The E484K mutation - nicknamed “Eeek” - was first discovered in the South African variant. But now researchers are growing more concerned after finding it in the Brazilian variant and, most recently, some cases of the U.K. variant as well.
State Fair of Texas asks for public’s help planning 2021 fair
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
The State Fair of Texas has set up a survey to gather feedback on how comfortable people would be attending a large outdoor event and what safety protocols should be in place for the 2021 fair.
Hays County resident tests positive for new COVID-19 variant
A resident in Hays County has tested positive for the UK variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in the US at the end of December 2020.
A resident in Hays County has tested positive for the UK variant of COVID-19. The variant was first detected in the US at the end of December 2020.
City of Austin Utilities plan additional financial relief
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.
Nearly a year from the city's first reported case of COVID-19 City of Austin Utilities plan to add another $10 million to the city's relief effort.