FDA approves Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use

The FDA on Friday authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, launching an epic vaccination campaign in the U.S. against the outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.

Canceled live events in 2020 results in $30 billion hit to economy

What used to be one of the busiest parts of downtown Austin each Friday night, is now a prime example of the local economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Canceled live events in 2020 results in $30 billion hit to economy
video

What used to be one of the busiest parts of downtown Austin each Friday night, is now a prime example of the local economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. ?

FOX 7 Discussion $3.5M COVID-19 response from All Together ATX

Meagan Anderson Longley with the Austin Community Foundation talks with Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin about All Together ATX giving out $3.5 million in grants to organizations helping those impacted by COVID-19.

FOX 7 Discussion $3.5M COVID-19 response from All Together ATX
video

Meagan Anderson Longley with the Austin Community Foundation talks with Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin about All Together ATX giving out $3.5 million in grants to organizations helping those impacted by COVID-19.

White House coronavirus task force: Vaccine implementation won’t reduce spread of disease until late spring

A record of more than 107,000 people were in the hospital in the U.S. with COVID-19 as of Thursday, according to the COVID Tracking Project. More than 290,000 Americans have died of the virus.

Live events industry lost $30B due to COVID-19 pandemic, Pollstar says

Pollstar on Friday released its year-end report, explaining that the live events industry should have hit a record-setting $12.2 billion this year, but instead it incurred $9.7 billion in losses.

Silver Lining: Prices of precious metals soar during COVID-19 pandemic

With prices for the precious metal soaring to near record highs, that old chain or single earring collecting dust in your jewelry box is worth more than ever

Study finds cloth masks, fit make difference against COVID-19

It might be time to upgrade your face masks. A study from Virginia Tech found that the type of cloth material used to make a mask matters for protecting against the spread of COVID-19.

Congress passes gov't funding bill to avoid shutdown

Congress sent a temporary government-wide funding bill to President Donald Trump on Friday that would avert a federal shutdown at midnight and buy time for on-again, off-again talks on COVID-19 aid.

Coronavirus restrictions by state: What you need to know

Various governors have enacted extensive COVID-19 measures, from halting in-person classes to limiting indoor and outdoor dining operations. Here are the rules by state.

Store closes after group of mask-less customers enter

An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store's staff.

#GiveWithMeaning this year and donate to the American Red Cross to help disaster victims

The American Red Cross and FOX TV Stations are joining forces to raise money on behalf of those who have fallen on hard times this year with the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP) and Disaster Responder Program.

Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.