Public works crew says San Francisco fails to provide toilets, hand washing stations during COVID

Sometimes, the toilets and handwashing stations are littered with drugs and other human bio-hazards. One of her colleagues was recently sprayed with urine and had nowhere to clean up. 

Rescued dog saves new owner's life during stroke

"She licked his face to keep him awake, and helped drag him across the room to his cell phone."

New APH chart shows who currently qualifies for COVID-19 vaccine

Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Haden shared a new flow chart breaking down who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

New APH chart shows who currently qualifies for COVID-19 vaccine
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Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Haden shared a new flow chart breaking down who is currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

Summerfest moves to September, allows more time to vaccinate public

Summerfest will move from its original June 2021 dates to give health professionals more time to vaccinate the general public. Summerfest 2021 will be held September 2 – 4, 9 – 11 and 16 – 18. 

CDC study urges more ‘efficient and equitable administration’ of COVID-19 vaccines

A recent study released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that a more “efficient and equitable administration” of COVID-19 vaccines needs to be a high priority after preliminary data showed mostly non-Hispanic White women received the COVID-19 vaccine so far.

Democrats move forward with Biden's COVID-19 relief bill

President Joe Biden told Senate Democrats on a private call Tuesday that a Republican alternative to his $1.9 trillion COVID rescue plan is insufficient as he urged lawmakers to boldly and swiftly confront the coronavirus pandemic and economic crisis.

Federal mask mandate in effect, what it means for you

President Joe Biden's federal mask mandate goes into effect overnight into Tuesday and we have what it means for you in terms of mask-wearing.

Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week

The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.

Texas officials extend emergency SNAP benefits for February 2021

The Texas Health and Human Service Commission is providing about $300 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program food benefits.

New federal regulations bolster Cap Metro's face mask requirement

Bandanas and other single-ply fabric coverings now do not meet the new federal requirement and will be prohibited.  

Andrew Yang tests positive for coronavirus

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Yang has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19.