Healthcare workers applaud Super Bowl COVID safety precautions
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
For some, attending the Super Bowl was the opportunity of a lifetime. For all, it was a day to forget the fight against COVID-19.
Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment
The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.
The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.
Biden will invite Bucs to the White House 'when it's COVID-safe'
President Joe Biden will invite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Washington, D.C. to celebrate their Super Bowl win once it is "COVID-safe," the White House says.
President Joe Biden will invite the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Washington, D.C. to celebrate their Super Bowl win once it is "COVID-safe," the White House says.
Orange County confirms first known case of COVID-19 UK variant
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19, marking the first known case in Orange County, local health officials announced Monday.
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19, marking the first known case in Orange County, local health officials announced Monday.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Austin Public Health releases COVID-19 vaccine distribution dashboard
APH has released its COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to provide up-to-date information about vaccinations in Austin-Travis County.
APH has released its COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Dashboard to provide up-to-date information about vaccinations in Austin-Travis County.
Delta will continue blocking middle seats on planes through April 2021
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ahead of spring travel, Delta announced Monday it will continue blocking middle seats and limiting capacity on its flights, hoping to ease anxieties about flying during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Williamson County officials provide update on COVID-19 vaccinations
Judge Bill Gravell and Dr. Nathaniel Greenwood, chief medical director for Family Hospital Systems, are conducting a joint virtual press conference.
Judge Bill Gravell and Dr. Nathaniel Greenwood, chief medical director for Family Hospital Systems, are conducting a joint virtual press conference.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
North Texas Congressman Ron Wright dies after contracting COVID-19
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
U.S. Rep. Ron Wright died Sunday at the age of 67. He had been battling lung cancer and two weeks ago was hospitalized because of COVID-19.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Maskless fans celebrate Super Bowl win despite Tampa's outdoor mask mandate
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
So much for the mayor's order requiring masks at Super Bowl parties. Throngs of mostly maskless fans took to the streets of downtown Tampa and packed sports bars as the Bucs won the Lombardi Trophy.
More contagious UK coronavirus variant spreading rapidly in US, study finds
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Researchers estimated the transmission rate of the UK variant in the U.S. has been 35 - 45% higher than that of other strains - and that it’s doubled in frequency about every week and a half.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
Encouraging signs about COVID numbers in Austin but concerns remain
With holiday surges behind us, officials say they are seeing some reassuring signs about COVID numbers but they warn it takes just one day for things to change.
With holiday surges behind us, officials say they are seeing some reassuring signs about COVID numbers but they warn it takes just one day for things to change.
LIVE: Mayor Adler talks homeless hotel purchase and COVID vaccines
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne Sunday morning to talk about this week?s homeless initiatives passed by the Austin City Council as well as confusion over how to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne Sunday morning to talk about this week?s homeless initiatives passed by the Austin City Council as well as confusion over how to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin photographer helping women entrepreneurs
Austin photographer Knoxy Knox is making the most of the pandemic downtime by creating an online course for women entrepreneurs called ?Set for Success.? Knox joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne and Chelsea Andrews this week to talk about it.
Austin photographer Knoxy Knox is making the most of the pandemic downtime by creating an online course for women entrepreneurs called ?Set for Success.? Knox joined Good Day Austin?s Casey Claiborne and Chelsea Andrews this week to talk about it.
Super Bowl 2021 commercials you may have missed
Here’s a look at this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Many big names were missing from the list, and the pandemic certainly shaped the conversation and tone for many of the spots.
Here’s a look at this year’s Super Bowl commercials. Many big names were missing from the list, and the pandemic certainly shaped the conversation and tone for many of the spots.
'Get vaccinated': Patriots send message with new decal on team plane
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.
The Patriots have a simple message displayed on the side of their team plane: Get vaccinated.