Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean?
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Austin PARD updates closures after Travis County moves to Stage 5
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department had updated its list of open and closed amenities after Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk response.
The Austin Parks and Recreation Department had updated its list of open and closed amenities after Austin-Travis County moved to Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk response.
North Texas company donates new cars to four COVID frontline workers
Christmas came a little early for four people who are on the frontlines of COVID care in the form of a new car.
Christmas came a little early for four people who are on the frontlines of COVID care in the form of a new car.
UK health officials announce 2nd new COVID-19 strain
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
The latest discovery has the United Kingdom taking extra precautions amid increased spread of COVID-19 due to the newly discovered coronavirus variants.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
Season's greetings: Cards solicited for COVID-19 patients
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
Hospitals asked adults, organizations and schoolchildren to either make or buy holiday cards and send them to the institutions for distribution to patients. The goal is for everyone in the hospital to get a card and at least a tiny bit of holiday cheer.
PfISD suspends sub-varsity activities due to Travis County moving to Stage 5
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
Pflugerville ISD still plans to resume classes in-person in January for all students who chose in-person instruction for the next grading period.
ZACH Theatre cancels holiday performances due to Stage 5 restrictions
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
The ZACH Theatre has announced its canceling performances of its "A Rockin' Holiday Concert" due to Austin-Travis County officials elevating Austin to the Stage 5 COVID risk level.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Addressing hypertension among racial and ethnic minority populations
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
CDC research has shown that Black and Hispanic Americans made up a higher portion of deaths related to COVID-19 and a new initiative from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services with the American Heart Association will work work to address an underlying condition that may have increased the risk of severe illness due to COVID-19. Rear Admiral Felicia Collins has the details.
Officials elevate Austin to Stage 5 COVID-19 risk level
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.
Austin-Travis County officials have announced we are now in Stage 5 of its COVID-19 risk assessment. FOX 7 Austin's Kacey Bowen has more on what this means and what officials said.
EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
Papa John's dishing out $2.5M in bonuses for its frontline employees
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Papa John’s is striving to be more like Father Christmas.
Austin-Travis County officials discuss elevation to Stage 5 COVID-19 risk level
Local leaders talk about the reasons for increasing to the highest level and what it means.
Local leaders talk about the reasons for increasing to the highest level and what it means.
Collin County dad leaves hospital after 150 day battle with COVID-19
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Marcus Foreman gave a flex as he exited Methodist Richardson Medical Center. His family says many of the doctors thought he would not make it.
Health care worker in NYC has serious allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.