White House urges health care workers to reuse PPE amid growing shortages as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
Vice President Mike Pence said the U.S. government will issue guidance encouraging front-line health care workers to reuse personal protective equipment as the COVID-19 pandemic worsens in the country.
Three Georgetown Fire Department employees test positive for COVID-19
The firefighters all work in three different city facilities and wore personal protective equipment when interacting directly with the public.
H-E-B's pandemic-related worker pay increase becomes permanent
The grocery chain did not specify a dollar amount in its statement
87-year-old Korean War veteran wins battle with COVID-19
After more than two-and-a-half months in the hospital, an 87-year-old Korean War veteran from Houston has beat coronavirus COVID-19 and reunited with his children three days before Father’s Day.
Free COVID-19 testing for construction workers at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
The frontline workers will also receive financial assistance, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb says he has tested positive for COVID-19
Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb will be self-quarantining following a positive COVID-19 test.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Gary Sinise Foundation donates 20,000 meals to VA hospital staff during coronavirus pandemic
The namesake foundation of actor Gary Sinise is donating 20,000 meals to Veterans Affairs' (VA) health care and frontline workers battling the coronavirus pandemic, the VA announced Wednesday.
Majority of 23,000 US nurses surveyed report having to reuse disposable PPE
A new survey conducted by National Nurses United (NNU) found that a majority of respondents reported having to reuse personal protective equipment (PPE) intended for one-time use.
Doctor who delayed his retirement to help fight COVID-19 dies of virus
In New York City, a doctor who delayed his retirement so he could help fight COVID-19 has died after contracting the virus.
Doctor on frontline of COVID-19 battle dies in NYC
A New York City physician known for his dedication to patient care continued working on the frontlines of the pandemic in an intensive care unit and died from COVID-19.
Mattel expands #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to drive donations to pandemic’s front line workers
Mattel has announced they will be expanding their #ThankYouHeroes toy collection to continue honoring those who are battling COVID-19 on the front lines.
Thunderbirds honor hospital heroes in special flyover in SoCal
They are the ones who fight for our freedom. And now, some of our nation’s greatest heroes are saying “thank you” to the heroes on the front-line in the battle with COVID-19.
Army provides aerial salute over Central Texas medical complexes
Two Chinooks and two beefed-up Blackhawks took to the Central Texas sky to honor healthcare workers on the COVID19 frontline.
St. David’s healthcare worker honored in NASCAR’s “Real Heroes 400”
FOX 7 Austin will be honoring J.T Corbitt, a respiratory therapist at St. David's Medical Center as part of “The Real Heroes 400” at Darlington Raceway.
Lawsuit filed after nurse dies from COVID-19 he contracted at Austin nursing home
The suit, filed against the West Oaks Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center, claims that the nursing home failed to "properly prepare, respond, and provide its employees with personal protective equipment as required by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)."
Round Rock nurse reacts to Thunderbird flyover salute
More than a dozen people stood waiting at the top of a Round Rock garage, all trying to catch that first glimpse of what’s to come.
US Air Force Thunderbirds salute healthcare workers, first responders in Austin-area flyover
The flight path covered much of the Austin metropolitan area, targeting areas with major hospitals from Georgetown to the north, to Kyle to the south.
Cuomo: Wear a mask to respect nurses who died to save us
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called face masks a sign of respect for others on a day the state reported 195 new deaths.
More than 4,000 health care workers from NY hospital hit hard by COVID-19 gifted free vacations
American Airlines has partnered with Hyatt Hotels Corporation to reward medical staff currently working at a New York City hospital hit hard by the novel coronavirus with complimentary vacations once they are able to take time off for themselves.