Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
California probes whistleblower allegations from state COVID lab
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
Documents also reveal that some employees handling patient specimens were unlicensed and inadequately trained, the report said.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
Chicago begins return to classrooms after bitter union fight
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
Chicago parents Willie and Brittany Preston have spent nearly a year wrestling with online school schedules for their six children, often with everyone hovered over devices around the dining room table.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
AISD to propose one-time retention incentive for employees
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
Dr. Elizalde says this one-time retention incentive is meant to be a reward to Austin ISD employees for their work during unprecedented times.
CDC considers requiring negative COVID-19 test for domestic air travel
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Monday said there is an “active conversation with the CDC” going on regarding imposing requirement of a negative COVID-19 test for domestic airline flights, similar to what is now required for international flights.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 4 of risk-based guidelines
Tuesday, Austin Public Health lowered the community's COVID-19 risk guidelines from stage five to stage four.
Tuesday, Austin Public Health lowered the community's COVID-19 risk guidelines from stage five to stage four.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
California's largest mass vaccination site opens at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara
Vaccinations will take place inside Levi's Stadium and cater towards people who are busy during the day but free in the evening hours.
Vaccinations will take place inside Levi's Stadium and cater towards people who are busy during the day but free in the evening hours.
Family of 20-year-old California investor who died thinking he lost over $730,000 sue Robinhood
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
The parents of Alex Kearns, 20, say he thought he had lost $730,000 when he took his own life. They are now suing Robinhood Financial, claiming the popular stock-trading platform’s business practices "directly" led to their son’s death.
ShadowGlen Elementary student tests positive for COVID-19
Manor Independent School District released a letter informing the community that a student at ShadowGlen Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19
Manor Independent School District released a letter informing the community that a student at ShadowGlen Elementary has tested positive for COVID-19
Austin 911 begins testing period for ‘mental health’ option
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
“Austin 911, do you need Police, Fire, EMS, or Mental Health Services?”
Austin-Travis County moves back to Stage 4 of risk-based guidelines
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Austin-Travis County had been at Stage 5, the highest level of the COVID-19 risk response, since December.
Application opens February 15 for Texas Rent Relief Program
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.