Texas governor, top health official urge quick vaccinations
In separate statements, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state health Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt suggested that some hospitals are not moving fast enough in distributing the vaccine to the first rounds of eligible patients.
In separate statements, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and state health Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt suggested that some hospitals are not moving fast enough in distributing the vaccine to the first rounds of eligible patients.
Williamson County EMS field staff receives COVID-19 vaccinations
While getting the vaccine is encouraged for all field staff, especially those with underlying conditions, it is a voluntary decision.
While getting the vaccine is encouraged for all field staff, especially those with underlying conditions, it is a voluntary decision.
UK approves second COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
EMT who tried to save man who died of COVID-19 on flight says health officials didn't contact him for 10 days
An off-duty EMT who tried to save a man who died of COVID-19 on a flight bound for LAX says health officials never spoke to him directly about the incident, even though he started feeling sick after the flight.
An off-duty EMT who tried to save a man who died of COVID-19 on a flight bound for LAX says health officials never spoke to him directly about the incident, even though he started feeling sick after the flight.
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow dead at 41 from COVID-19
Luke Letlow, Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, died Tuesday night from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office. He was 41 years old.
Luke Letlow, Louisiana's newest Republican member of the U.S. House, died Tuesday night from complications related to COVID-19 only days before being sworn into office. He was 41 years old.
Healthy 18-year-old Illinois girl dies of COVID-19: 'You need to take it seriously'
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
A suburban high school senior, with no underlying health conditions, lost her life to COVID-19 after just three days in the hospital.
President-elect Biden: Wearing a mask is patriotic, not political
Biden said he will impose mask mandates where he has the authority to do so.
Biden said he will impose mask mandates where he has the authority to do so.
ICU doctor explains what working in Austin hospitals is like during pandemic
Dr. Hayden explained the toll caring for Austin's sickest patients is taking on hospital staff.
Dr. Hayden explained the toll caring for Austin's sickest patients is taking on hospital staff.
City of Austin to limit dine-in hours starting December 31
The restrictions will begin on Thursday, December 31, and go through Sunday, January 3.
The restrictions will begin on Thursday, December 31, and go through Sunday, January 3.
Small businesses urge you to shop local as pandemic cripples profits
If you have a favorite mom and pop spot, now is the time to support them.
If you have a favorite mom and pop spot, now is the time to support them.
State health officials extend SoCal stay-at-home order into 2021
As predicted, state health officials on Tuesday extended a stay-at-home order in Southern and Central California for at least the next three weeks due to an ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases during the holiday season.
As predicted, state health officials on Tuesday extended a stay-at-home order in Southern and Central California for at least the next three weeks due to an ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases during the holiday season.
ICU doctor explains what working in Austin hospitals is like during pandemic
As COVID-19 cases climb in the Austin area and across Texas, an ICU doctor is begging people to take precautions.
As COVID-19 cases climb in the Austin area and across Texas, an ICU doctor is begging people to take precautions.
No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
Small businesses urge you to shop local as pandemic cripples profits
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
As the pandemic continues to loom across the area, its hold on small businesses continues to take a toll.
$600 COVID-19 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts as soon as Tuesday night, Mnuchin says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said some Americans could receive $600 COVID-19 stimulus checks as soon as Tuesday night as a second round of payments begins rolling out.
FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
City of Austin to limit dine-in hours starting December 31
The City of Austin has announced it will be limiting dine-in food service hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
The City of Austin has announced it will be limiting dine-in food service hours from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.
‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
Pediatricians recommend mask-wearing for children while playing sports to prevent COVID-19
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends children playing most sports should wear cloth face coverings.
Coronavirus patients rush to join studies of Foster City-based Gilead drug
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.
Gilead has given remdesivir to more than 1,700 patients on a case-by-case emergency basis, but more people ultimately will be helped if the company does the needed studies to prove safety and effectiveness.