AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System offers vaccines to veterans
Veterans have voiced frustration over stalled COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System has responded.
Veterans have voiced frustration over stalled COVID-19 vaccine distribution and the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System has responded.
Austin school hosts free COVID-19 testing site on campus for families, community
Austin Achieve Public Schools and Houston-based Dascena Labs have teamed up to help track COVID-19 in the community.
Austin Achieve Public Schools and Houston-based Dascena Labs have teamed up to help track COVID-19 in the community.
Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, looks to stand-alone bill
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Virginia woman dies hours after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, health officials investigating
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
A Virginia woman from Gloucester died within hours of receiving the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, according to her family.
Downtown businesses hit hard by pandemic turn to locals for support
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Feb. 5: One year since APH formed center to monitor COVID-19
On Feb. 5, 2020, APH activated the Center to monitor travelers coming into the area for any signs of what was then a mysterious respiratory illness.
On Feb. 5, 2020, APH activated the Center to monitor travelers coming into the area for any signs of what was then a mysterious respiratory illness.
Downtown businesses hit hard by pandemic turn to locals for support
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic shut down businesses across the U.S., owners are still facing tough decisions.
Feb. 5: One year since APH formed center to monitor COVID-19�
On Feb. 5, 2020, APH activated the Center to monitor travelers coming into the area for any signs of what was then a mysterious respiratory illness.
On Feb. 5, 2020, APH activated the Center to monitor travelers coming into the area for any signs of what was then a mysterious respiratory illness.
Face masks mysteriously appearing on doorsteps part of ‘brushing’ scam, Better Business Bureau says
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about packages of face masks and other merchandise that have mysteriously appeared on their doorsteps that could be a part of a “brushing” scam.
111-year-old SC woman says secret to long life is wine, beer and getting the COVID-19 vaccine
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
A 111-year-old South Carolina woman who also lived through the 1918 pandemic credits her long life to drinking a glass of wine with lunch, drinking beer with dinner, and now, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
California's largest vaccination site to open at Levi's Stadium
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
The site will open Tuesday week with the initial capacity to vaccinate 5,000 people per day, with plans to increase capacity up to 15,000 people a day as vaccine supplies increase. The vaccinations will be given to Santa Clara County residents.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
Friday marks one year of APH's COVID-19 operations center
Austin Public Health officials are also asking Austinites to stay home for the big game and avoid attending or hosting super spreader events.
Austin Public Health officials are also asking Austinites to stay home for the big game and avoid attending or hosting super spreader events.
Friday marks one year of APH's COVID-19 operations center
Austin Public Health officials are also asking Austinites to stay home for the big game and avoid attending or hosting super spreader events.
Austin Public Health officials are also asking Austinites to stay home for the big game and avoid attending or hosting super spreader events.