Appeals court upholds Texas executive order postponing non-essential medical procedures, including abortions
The appeals court says that the district court ignored a rule that allows the state to "reasonably" restrict constitutional rights, including that of abortion, "as the safety of the general public may demand."
Walgreens expands coronavirus drive-thru testing sites across 7 states
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
LA Fire Department launches Telemedicine program
The Los Angeles Fire Department announced on Monday the launch of their new Telemedicine program aimed to help people who are mildly ill and to ease the coronavirus load on emergency rooms.
Local group makes ear-relief accessory for healthcare workers wearing face masks
A group has created headbands which makes it more comfortable for healthcare workers who have to wear face masks.
NYC mayor urges national enlistment program for nurses and doctors
The mayor warned that if "we’re going to see hospitals simply unable to handle so many people who could be saved."
Abbott: Texas has 19,695 hospital beds available
More than 2,000 ICU beds and over 8,700 ventilators are also available.
Expectant mothers ditching traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun
Now, many expectant mothers are scrambling to ditch their traditional birth plans, fearing hospitals will be overrun with illness and banish visitors, even spouses or partners.
FOX 7 Discussion: HAAM CEO on resources for struggling Austin musicians
HAAM CEO Reenie Collins joins Marcel Clarke to talk about available resources for Austin musicians struggling to make ends meet due to COVID-19.
Researchers at University of Pittsburgh develop candidate for potential COVID-19 vaccine
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine believes it has broken ground in achieving a potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, the disease that causes COVID-19.
‘It’s hell’ - NYC EMTs claim to be overwhelmed due to coronavirus
The strain being placed on EMTs and paramedics is being called “unprecedented,” as the number of confirmed cases and hospitalizations due to the coronavirus in New York City continues to increase.
Vets now allowed to care for animals through telemedicine
Telemedicine has played a big part in health services during the global pandemic, and care for your beloved animals is not exempt.
Medtronic makes ventilator design specifications public to help increase manufacturing worldwide
Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
California relaxing rules for nursing and med students to help fight coronavirus pandemic
He has launched the California Health Corps, inviting medical retirees, part-timers and students to apply.
Woman told to ration lupus medication during coronavirus outbreak
Now, there’s a global shortage of the medication leaving one Oakland woman with lupus with a limited supply.
The Sobering Center Austin to be converted into COVID-19 quarantine shelter
Officials say the downtown sobering center hasn't had much usage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and this is a way the center could be of help to the city during the crisis.
San Francisco neighbors bang on pots and pans for healthcare heroes
Organizers set aside two full minutes for clapping, cheering and banging on pots and pans in a emotional celebration of health care workers and first responders.
City of Austin taking extra steps to protect elderly, homeless during pandemic
Officials are stepping up their actions to help protect those most susceptible to catching and being hospitalized due to COVID-19.
Federal judge rules in favor of abortion providers in Texas
The federal lawsuit filed in Austin, Texas, is among the most high-profile challenges to a government response to the coronavirus pandemic.
How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?
Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.
Rapid COVID-19 test that can deliver results in 15 minutes will be available Tuesday, FDA commissioner says
The president made the remarks on Monday.