Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate
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County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.

Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies
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School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.

Majority of Gov. Abbott’s health advisors weren’t consulted before reopening announcement

While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.

COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans

There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.

NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children

It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.

Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say

Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.

Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel

The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.

Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests

Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.

Texas school and child care personnel now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

The Texas Department of State Health Services notified all vaccine providers on Wednesday that they should immediately include school and child care workers in vaccine administration.

‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’

President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”

Alamo Drafthouse files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to pandemic

Alamo Drafthouse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company also announced the closing of its downtown Austin location, The Ritz.

H-E-B 'strongly encourages' customers to continue to wear masks

"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."