UT Austin chosen as a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site for Texas
The university was designated as a distribution site by the State of Texas and will soon receive and begin administering the vaccine to the community, beginning with designated health care workers.
The university was designated as a distribution site by the State of Texas and will soon receive and begin administering the vaccine to the community, beginning with designated health care workers.
WWII veteran discharged after beating COVID-19, just in time for 104th birthday
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
A World War II veteran who beat COVID-19 got a heartwarming sendoff and just in time to celebrate his 104th birthday.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks
The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.
The deadly pandemic that tore through the nation’s heartland struck just as Aaron Crawford was in a moment of crisis. He was looking for work, his wife needed surgery, then the virus began eating away at her work hours and her paycheck.
Trump signs executive order for COVID-19 vaccine, giving Americans priority access over foreign countries
President Trump has signed an executive order giving Americans priority access to the coronavirus vaccine before the US government begins helping foreign countries.
President Trump has signed an executive order giving Americans priority access to the coronavirus vaccine before the US government begins helping foreign countries.
Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in first 100 days
President-elect Joe Biden is promising to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to 100 million people during the first three months of his incoming administration, pledging “100 million shots in the first 100 days.”
President-elect Joe Biden is promising to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to 100 million people during the first three months of his incoming administration, pledging “100 million shots in the first 100 days.”
Dez Bryant tests positive for COVID-19 ahead of Ravens vs. Cowboys game
Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Dez Bryant will not play against his former team after testing positive for COVID-19.
Baltimore Ravens Wide Receiver Dez Bryant will not play against his former team after testing positive for COVID-19.
Doctor pleads for review of data on ivermectin as COVID-19 treatment during Senate hearing
Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.
Dr. Pierre Kory, a pulmonary and critical care specialist, discussed findings about the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin and its use as a treatment of COVID-19 with NewsNOW from FOX.
Flu activity remains low in Austin-Travis County, according to APH
Flu activity in Austin-Travis County and the state of Texas is lower than last year, according to Austin Public Health.
Flu activity in Austin-Travis County and the state of Texas is lower than last year, according to Austin Public Health.
US surpasses 15M coronavirus cases, Johns Hopkins reports
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average.
More than 1 million confirmed US coronavirus cases were reported in the first 5 days of December
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
The U.S. is accounting for one-third of all world cases over the last several weeks and that the “brutal reality” is that holiday hugs are ill-advised.
5 California lawmakers dine outside at restaurant despite virus surge: report
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
Five California legislative assembly members dined together outdoors Monday despite surging coronavirus case levels that have triggered stay at home orders for much of the state’s population.
California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Results: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, about 70% effective
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
New results on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine candidate suggest it is safe and about 70% effective.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
American Airlines offering at-home coronavirus testing to all passengers
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
American Airlines announced that all of its domestic passengers will now have access to an at-home COVID-19 test prior to their departure for $129.
UT Austin discusses plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
University of Texas at Austin health leaders are holding a media briefing to talk about the distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Austin Public Health clarifies COVID-19 quarantining guidance
Austin Public Health has released updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantining to reflect changes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Austin Public Health has released updated guidance on COVID-19 quarantining to reflect changes recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.