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.

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.

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.

Central Texas Food Bank distribution event in Del Valle
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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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Austin program gives people impacted by COVID-19 temporary work
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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.

Austin police officers offered COVID-19 vaccines this week
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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 could run out of ICU beds within 1-2 weeks if trend continues
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Interim public health authority Dr. Mark Escott said with current projections, Austin could run out of ICU beds within one to two weeks.

House OKs $2,000 checks after Trump signs bill containing $600 payments

Democrats led passage, 275-134, their majority favoring additional assistance. They had settled for smaller $600 payments in a compromise with Republicans over the big year-end relief bill Trump reluctantly signed into law.