Eric Clapton says he won't play at venues where coronavirus vaccine proof is required
The star has voiced his hesitancy regarding the vaccines in the past.
Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Travis County healthcare district offers COVID vaccine incentives
Central Health is offering $25 gift cards at pop-up vaccine events at JD Supermarkets located in Austin for people who are getting their first dose.
What makes the Delta Variant of COVID-19 so different?
Dr. Parker Hudson with Dell Medical School explains how this mutation is different from the original virus, and what we can do to stop the spread.
Tokyo Olympics: At least 100 US athletes are unvaccinated
About 100 of the U.S. athletes descending on Tokyo for the Olympics are unvaccinated, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee's medical chief said hours before Friday night's opening ceremony.
Moderna COVID-19 vaccine cleared in EU for children 12-17
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is being recommended by the European Medicines Agency for children between 12 and 17 years old.
Should vaccinated people wear masks again with COVID-19 cases rising?
With COVID-19 cases rising, should fully vaccinated people mask up? It depends on the situation, but some experts say it’s a reasonable precaution.
US buys 200M more Pfizer vaccine doses, option for 'updated version'
The U.S. has bought an additional 200 million Pfizer COVID-19 doses and has the option to acquire an updated version of the vaccine if needed for emerging coronavirus variants.
Los Angeles hangout spot has bouncer checking for proof of vaccine at door
FOX 11 caught up with a local business hopping on the trend of requiring vaccine passports.
DSHS launches campaign encouraging Texas youth to get vaccinated
The Texas Department of State Health Services is urging Texans to get vaccinated as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are on the rise.
Pfizer vaccine 88% effective against delta variant, study finds
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that the Pfizer vaccine after two doses was 88% effective against symptomatic illness from the delta variant.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
Ohio’s chief medical officer says it’s 'when, not if' unvaccinated get COVID-19
Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the Ohio Department of Health’s chief medical officer, said it’s “a matter of time” before an unvaccinated person gets COVID-19.
Biden says pandemic goes on for unvaccinated, shots 'gigantically important'
President Biden urged Americans to get vaccinated, calling it “gigantically important” as the spread of the delta variant has led to a surge in infections.
UT research claims ICUs could quickly fill with COVID-19 spikes
UT researchers have released a report predicting how the recent COVID-19 spike could impact hospital systems.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
Unvaccinated staff linked to increased nursing home COVID-19 cases, deaths
Lagging vaccination rates among nursing home staff are being linked to a national increase in COVID-19 infections and deaths at senior facilities.
‘It’s too late’: Doctor says her COVID-19 patients beg for vaccines before death
An Alabama doctor shared on Facebook the heart-wrenching final moments of COVID-19 patients who begged for a vaccine before their death.
What are the Austin-Travis County COVID-19 risk-based guidelines?
What makes Stage 3 different from Stage 2 or even Stage 4, which Austin-Travis County could be moving back into if trends continue?