Austin-area businesses can now move to 75% occupancy

Area businesses, including restaurants and retail, are now permitted to move to 75% occupancy, and hospitals can resume elective surgeries. 

Many concerned about inmate conditions in Del Valle during COVID-19 lockdown

Family members and significant others of inmates at the Travis County Correctional Complex have been voicing concerns to FOX 7 Austin about conditions during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Many concerned about inmate conditions in Del Valle during COVID-19 lockdown
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Family members and significant others of inmates at the Travis County Correctional Complex have been voicing concerns to FOX 7 Austin about conditions during the COVID-19 lockdown.

'We did the job': Philly Fighting COVID CEO defends himself after city ends partnership

City officials said they gave him the task because he and his friends had organized one of the community groups that set up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the city last year. But they shut the vaccine operation down once they learned that Doroshin had switched his privacy notice to potentially sell patient data.

Don't share COVID-19 vaccine card on social media, BBB warns

Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.

New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation

A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.

Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan

The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.

State restrictions could be lifted in Austin as soon as Saturday

Austin remains in stage five, however, health officials said they believe hospitalization rates will soon be less than 15 percent of total capacity. 

State restrictions could be lifted in Austin as soon as Saturday
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Austin remains in stage five, however, health officials said they believe hospitalization rates will soon be less than 15 percent of total capacity.?

Southwest Airlines CEO says Hawaii demand is 'darn strong'

Travel demand may be rising for some "beach and nature-inspired" destinations even as airlines continue to pile up coronavirus-related losses.

COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds

A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.

Williamson County launches COVID-19 vaccine outreach for seniors

Williamson County is launching an outreach program called Vaccination Registration Technical Assistance, or VTRA, sites.00

WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women

The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.

Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments

Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.

Dallas Cowboys surprise healthcare workers with trip to Super Bowl LV

The Texas healthcare workers were selected as part of a league-wide initiative to have frontline workers representing all teams attend this year’s Super Bowl.