US advisory panel OKs Pfizer vaccine in last step before FDA approval
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
The U.S. government advisory panel tasked with endorsing or rejecting large-scale use of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine has voted to officially give its stamp of approval Thursday.
Oregon suspends family doctor’s license after refusal to wear mask
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
The Oregon Medical Board has suspended the medical license of a doctor who said at a pro-Trump rally that he doesn't wear a mask at his Dallas, Oregon, clinic.
Austin Public Health provides weekly COVID-19 update to Travis County commissioners - 12/10/20
Dr. Mark Escott talks about the latest coronavirus data at the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
Dr. Mark Escott talks about the latest coronavirus data at the Travis County Commissioners Court meeting.
TEA pauses A-F school ratings for 2020-21, but STAAR test will proceed
The Texas Education Agency says they are pausing A-F ratings for schools due to ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19, but they will proceed with STAAR testing to help parents and educators understand what students have learned this year and gauge the impacts of the pandemic on education.
The Texas Education Agency says they are pausing A-F ratings for schools due to ongoing disruptions associated with COVID-19, but they will proceed with STAAR testing to help parents and educators understand what students have learned this year and gauge the impacts of the pandemic on education.
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Ellen DeGeneres said Thursday she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is "feeling fine right now."
Wednesday was one of the deadliest days in American history, topping D-Day, 9/11
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Just when the U.S. appears on the verge of rolling out a COVID-19 vaccine, the numbers have become gloomier than ever: Over 3,000 American deaths in a single day, more than on D-Day or 9/11. One million new cases in the span of five days. More than 106,000 people in the hospital.
Texas mom writes 'Santa letters' for front-line parents this Christmas
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
A Texas mom is helping parents working on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic this Christmas by crafting special letters from Santa Claus.
Surgeon general suggests getting tested 3-5 days after each gathering without masks
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
The United States Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams suggested on Twitter that those who are gathering outside their household without masks should get tested 3-5 days after each gathering.
City of Austin to distribute COVID-19 relief to local music venues
Applications for local music venues open Friday, December 11.
Applications for local music venues open Friday, December 11.
More California counties on lockdown as COVID-19 skyrockets
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
California’s coronavirus surge has caused so many hospitalizations and deaths that the numbers brought usually stoic public health officers in major metropolitan areas to pleas — and even near to tears — as they urged people to heed safety rules.
CHLA reports first death of child from COVID-related syndrome
Children's Hospital Los Angeles confirmed Wednesday what is believed to be the first death of a child in the county and the state due to complications of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome that has been linked to COVID-19.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles confirmed Wednesday what is believed to be the first death of a child in the county and the state due to complications of a pediatric inflammatory syndrome that has been linked to COVID-19.
Can I stop wearing a mask after getting a coronavirus vaccine?
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
Even after COVID-19 vaccinations start in the U.S., masks and social distancing will be recommended for some time.
17 complaints filed recently against North Austin nightclub over noise, COVID-19 concerns
Most complaints are about noise, but nearly half of the complaints made in the last month have been concerns about COVID-19.
Most complaints are about noise, but nearly half of the complaints made in the last month have been concerns about COVID-19.
17 complaints filed recently against North Austin nightclub over noise, COVID-19 concerns
Most complaints are about noise, but nearly half of the complaints made in the last month have been concerns about COVID-19.
Most complaints are about noise, but nearly half of the complaints made in the last month have been concerns about COVID-19.
US breaks record for single-day COVID-19 deaths with more than 3,000
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
The record-breaking death toll came one day after the U.S. surpassed 15 million coronavirus cases.
AP poll: Only half of Americans want coronavirus vaccine
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
A new poll finds only about half of Americans are ready to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines even as states frantically prepare to begin months of vaccinations that could end the pandemic.
It wasn’t all bad: Here are 20 good things that happened in 2020
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, some good things happened in 2020.
Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller tests positive for COVID-19
Miller says that he will be quarantining at his ranch and that he is "not feeling [his] best," but that he's "going to beat this too."
Miller says that he will be quarantining at his ranch and that he is "not feeling [his] best," but that he's "going to beat this too."
3-year-old boy loses legs, some fingers after falling off bike, scraping knee
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
A 3-year-old Arizona boy is recovering after contracting a staph infection that forced him to have his legs and a few fingers amputated.
Medical staff bracing for impact of cedar fever on COVID-19 hospital capacity
Medical staff at local hospitals and clinics are waiting to see what this cedar fever season will bring.
Medical staff at local hospitals and clinics are waiting to see what this cedar fever season will bring.