Viral photos show health care workers on plane, en route to New York to help in coronavirus fight
It’s a photo worth a thousand words: Southwest Airlines on Sunday posted an image of a group of health care workers ready to go to battle in New York, which has fast become the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S.
California in need of retired docs, nursing, med students to help battle COVID-19 on front lines
California is enlisting retired doctors and medical and nursing students to help treat an anticipated surge of coronavirus patients, the governor announced Monday.
Hays County starting at-home COVID-19 testing program
The test availability is a result of Hays County Judge and Director of Emergency Management Ruben Becerra lifting the FDA ban to release the test.
Ford, GE Healthcare to produce 50,000 ventilators by July 4
Ford announced Monday it will build 50,000 ventilators in the next 100 days to help the U.S. reach its goal of building 100,000 ventilators by July 4.
Coca-Cola Company, Georgia Tech team up to produce 50,000 plastic surgical shields
Coco-Cola and Georgia Tech have teamed up to help protect medical workers on the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by making face shields.
FDA clears rapid test that can detect coronavirus in 5 minutes
The company said it would launch the test next week to select health care facilities that deliver urgent care.
Eanes ISD donates iPads to Dell Seton Medical Center
The school district says it donated 70 of its older iPad 4s, devices that were retired and not assigned to students because they don't support the apps needed for instruction.
Local hospitals worry protective gear supplies may dry up before a COVID-19 surge
There's a shortage of protective gear for medical staff nationwide, and it's impacting SoCal hospitals.
Dyson builds ventilators for coronavirus patients
The appliance brand will now build 15,000 ventilators to help in the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Austin EMS Association creates relief fund following positive coronavirus EMS case
The relief fund is tax-deductible and will go towards helping medics with the costs that they may face while fighting coronavirus.
Abbott issues executive order postponing "not immediately necessary" medical procedures
The governor said his order is to help limit the spread of COVID-19 and to help patient care capacity that is essential during this time.
Gov. Greg Abbott says more medical supplies headed to Texas hospitals
Governor Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that more supplies are coming to Texas hospitals.
Central Texas universities, colleges donate PPE gear to help with COVID-19 response
Central Texas universities and colleges are donating PPE gear reserved for lab classes to first responders and hospitals in response to the COVID-19 outbreak
Texas Democrats commemorate 10th anniversary of ACA signing
On Monday afternoon state leaders held a press conference via telephone to honor the 10th year of Obamacare being signed. There were primarily Texas Democrats on the call voicing recent concerns.
Trump signs order prohibiting medical supply hoarding, says FEMA distributing millions of masks
The president announced the latest developments on Monday.
COVID-19 testing blunders crippled US response as coronavirus spread
More than two months after the first U.S. case of the new virus was confirmed, many people still cannot get tested.
Unions asking for 15% COVID-19 hazard pay; some call that 'ridiculous'
Some unions are asking for hazard pay during the coronavirus outbreak. Others are calling that plea ridiculous.
Thousands of stolen coronavirus respirator masks found in Oregon, donated to hospitals as arrest made
Thousands of stolen respirator masks have been recovered in Oregon after they were discovered for sale on Craigslist amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials.
General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals
General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.
Williamson, Travis counties issue health orders to healthcare facilities with new COVID-19 guidelines
Local doctors have new guidelines they must follow to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.