FDA: More than half of sampled alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico found to be poisonous
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
The FDA has issued an “import alert” on all alcohol-based hand sanitizers from Mexico after the agency found that more than half of products sampled contained poisonous ingredients.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
Plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine hubs in Texas on hold
Texas will get an increase in COVID-19 vaccines next week, but there are currently no plans to increase the number of Hub locations.
Texas will get an increase in COVID-19 vaccines next week, but there are currently no plans to increase the number of Hub locations.
Austin postpones summer camp, aquatic programs due to COVID-19
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has postponed their summer camp and aquatic programs due to the ongoing pandemic.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has postponed their summer camp and aquatic programs due to the ongoing pandemic.
Austin doctor to become chief medical officer of United States DHS
President Biden has tapped a local doctor to become a chief medical officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
President Biden has tapped a local doctor to become a chief medical officer of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Austin postpones summer camp, aquatic programs due to COVID-19
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has postponed their summer camp and aquatic programs due to the ongoing pandemic.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department has postponed their summer camp and aquatic programs due to the ongoing pandemic.
Austin leaders extend eviction moratorium, rent assistance services
The moratorium was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect people who are unable to pay rent and allow them to remain in their homes.
The moratorium was enacted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to protect people who are unable to pay rent and allow them to remain in their homes.
Texas is putting a pause on adding more COVID-19 vaccine hub sites
With supplies still limited, it?s not known when the state plan will move from people in the 1a-1b classifications.
With supplies still limited, it?s not known when the state plan will move from people in the 1a-1b classifications.
FEMA requests help from Pentagon to administer COVID vaccine: DoD
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said the department is 'evaluating the request'.
HEAT Bootcamp distributes care packages for frontline caregivers
HEAT Bootcamp distributed gift bags at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.
HEAT Bootcamp distributed gift bags at Dell Children’s Medical Center, Dell Seton Medical Center, and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin.
UK study finds Novavax vaccine 89% effective against COVID-19
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
Novavax Inc. said Thursday that its COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective based on early findings from a British study and that it also seems to work — though not quite as well — against new mutated strains of the virus circulating in that country and South Africa.
Stimulus check calculator: Confirm you received full relief payment before filing 2020 tax return
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Americans can claim any missing money from their stimulus checks when they file their 2020 tax return.
Biden opens sign-up window for health coverage to uninsured amid COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
President Joe Biden signed an executive order to reopen the HealthCare.gov insurance markets for a special sign-up opportunity geared to people needing coverage in the coronavirus pandemic.
OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.
University of Texas at Austin research sheds light on remdesivir
New research sheds new light on the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir and it could help lead to more effective antiviral treatments.
New research sheds new light on the COVID-19 antiviral drug remdesivir and it could help lead to more effective antiviral treatments.
Tampa temporarily expands mask mandate to include outdoor areas during Super Bowl events
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.
In addition to the stadium, Ybor City, the Riverwalk, and SoHo are among the areas where Tampa has expanded its mask mandate. Masks are now required outdoors in locations that will likely see crowds during Super Bowl week.
9-year-old dies in Fort Worth hospital because of COVID-19
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
A 9-year-old boy who was healthy enough to go to class on Friday died because of COVID-19 Tuesday at Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth.
Coronavirus variant from South Africa detected in US for 1st time
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
A new coronavirus variant identified in South Africa has been found in the U.S. for the first time, with two cases diagnosed in South Carolina.
Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.
Lowe's announces another $80M in employee bonuses, will hire more than 50,000 workers
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.
Lowe's announced that it will reward all of its full-time hourly employees with $300 bonuses for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic, while part-time employees will get $150. The company also plans to hire 50,000 more workers for the spring.