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.
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 that will be made by each individual.
While getting the vaccine is encouraged for all field staff, especially those with underlying conditions, it is a voluntary decision that will be made by each individual.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Biden says pace of COVID-19 vaccine rollout is 'falling far behind,' vows to accelerate
President-elect Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "falling far behind."
President-elect Joe Biden criticized the Trump administration Tuesday for the pace of distributing COVID-19 vaccines, saying it is "falling far behind."
Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Coronavirus variants: Will COVID-19 vaccines work against new mutations?
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they're working to confirm that.
Will COVID-19 vaccines work on the new coronavirus variant? Experts believe so, but they're working to confirm that.
Looking to travel post COVID-19? Don’t forget your ‘vaccine passport’
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Your travel checklist may get longer post-pandemic as airlines and companies eye requiring “vaccine passports.”
Lil Pump banned from flying JetBlue after rapper refuses to wear face mask on flight
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
The rapper, 20, was 'verbally abusive' to crew members, a rep for the airline says.
City of Austin public safety employees receive COVID-19 vaccine
The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center began providing COVID-19 vaccines to public safety employees on December 28.
The Austin Public Safety Wellness Center began providing COVID-19 vaccines to public safety employees on December 28.
Chicago family blames haircut in couple's coronavirus deaths
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
A Chicago family says one haircut led to the coronavirus-related deaths of their two parents after the illness ripped through several family members within days.
Central Texas Food Bank distribution event in Del Valle
One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been increased food insecurity. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more on today's event.
One of the biggest impacts of the pandemic has been increased food insecurity. FOX 7 Austin's John Krinjak has more on today's event.
APH provides COVID-19 update to Travis Co. Commissioners Court - 12/29/20
Dr. Mark Escott talks with Travis Co. Judge Andy Brown about the latest coronavirus data and they get an update from a local doctor as well.
Dr. Mark Escott talks with Travis Co. Judge Andy Brown about the latest coronavirus data and they get an update from a local doctor as well.
Aurora officials: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine result of 'human error'
Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said.
Some vials of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were inadvertently removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton, officials said.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Los Angeles hospitals could begin rationing care
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
As Los Angeles hospitals continue to be overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, hospitals may begin rationing care and would force healthcare providers to determine the type of care a patient will receive based on available resources.
Texas hits new record high of COVID-19 hospitalizations
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.
Texas hit a new record of COVID-19 hospitalizations Monday, smashing the previous high mark set in July, as the state continues to slowly give its first round of vaccines.
Polk County offering rent and mortgage assistance beginning Tuesday
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Polk County will begin using leftover CARES Act funds to help residents who need help with their rent or mortgage payments.
Austin could run out of ICU beds within 1-2 weeks if trend continues
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.
Austin police officers offered COVID-19 vaccines this week
The Austin Police Association said vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
The Austin Police Association said vaccines for the department are more important now than ever, as there have been dozens of officers infected by the virus over the last couple of weeks.
Austin program gives people impacted by COVID-19 temporary work
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.
The Austin Civilian Conservation Corps was formed this year by the city in an effort to help people get back to work and back on their feet.