Data shows discrepancies in Travis County COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Texas DSHS has distributed more than 52,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to Travis County providers, including hospitals, medical practices, health clinics and pharmacies.
APH gives latest on vaccine rollout, possibility of Austin Convention Center use for overflow
Austin Public Health said the state allocates a certain amount for each county. So APH has only received around 1,300 doses...much under the amount they had hoped for.
APH says it is short on COVID-19 vaccine doses, updates on rollout
The state allocated 700,000 initial doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and Hayden says 42,000 doses went to Travis County, but only 1,300 to Austin Public Health so far.
More than 2,000 Williamson County seniors receive COVID-19 vaccines
More than 2,000 seniors living in long-term care facilities and nursing homes across Williamson County have received COVID-19 vaccines.
South Africa testing whether COVID-19 vaccines work against country’s coronavirus strain
Scientists in South Africa are urgently testing to see if the vaccines for COVID-19 will be effective against the country’s variant virus.
US could accelerate COVID-19 vaccination pace, give 1M per day, says Fauci
The U.S. could soon be giving at least a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.
Study finds new UK coronavirus variant is 'substantially' more transmissible
A new study has confirmed that the new variant B.1.1.7 first discovered in the U.K. and since reported in the U.S. is more transmissible than COVID-19.
Travis Co. commissioners get update on COVID-19 data, vaccine distribution
The Travis County Commissioners Court got its weekly update from Austin Public Health about the latest on the coronavirus and it also got information about vaccine distribution in the area.
'Not good enough': Just 1% of Californians immunized amid slow vaccine rollout
Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California, setting a pace that’s "not good enough," Gov. Gavin Newsom said.
California dentists may be asked to administer coronavirus vaccines
The CDA welcomed an emergency public health waiver from the California Dept. of Consumer Affairs, officially allowing dentists to administer the COVID vaccine.
AISD staff get first doses of vaccines, prepare for return to classrooms
Teachers and staff members included in this round of COVID-19 vaccines were either over 65 or had high-risk conditions.
Advocates call for action to address inequities in vaccine distribution
Local leaders believe not only has COVID highlighted healthcare inequities, but there is now also inequities in vaccine distribution.
FDA calls idea of half-dosing Moderna COVID-19 vaccines ‘premature’
The FDA declined to immediately approve administering Moderna coronavirus vaccines in half-doses in a bid to distribute the shot wider across the U.S. population, saying the move would be “premature” and doesn’t have the full weight of science behind it.
Prosecutor: Wisconsin pharmacist thought COVID-19 vaccine was unsafe
A Wisconsin pharmacist told police he tried to ruin hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine because he felt the medicine wasn't safe, a prosecutor said Monday.
UK ramps up vaccinations with first Oxford-AstraZeneca injection
Britain has taken another giant step in the fight against COVID-19, ramping up its immunization program by giving out the first shots in the world from the vaccine created by Oxford University and pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca.
Nearly 18,000 Travis County residents have gotten COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 18,000 residents in Travis County have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. And, more than 370,000 doses have been given statewide.
Fauci sees 'glimmer of hope' as US COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
Fauci said he has seen “some little glimmer of hope” after 1.5 million doses were administered in the previous 72 hours, a strong increase in vaccinations.
Fauci, Slaoui dismiss 'spacing out' vaccine doses, insist distribution is on track
Fauci and Slaoui insisted that the government must 'follow the science'
A few high-risk Austin ISD teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine
AISD was able to secure a limited number of vaccines to give out to qualifying teachers.
Some AISD teachers set to receive COVID-19 vaccines this Saturday
Three teachers confirmed to FOX 7 Austin that they received emails from Austin ISD saying they will be receiving the vaccine through a partnership with Ascension Seton.