Crocs offering free clogs to healthcare workers as COVID-19 pandemic continues
The Colorado-based shoemaker, known for their foam clogs, is giving away 10,000 pairs of Crocs at Work shoes each day through May 12, 2022.
Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US
The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.
ACC Chancellor Dr. Richard M. Rhodes tests positive for COVID-19
Chancellor Rhodes is following the ACC's health and safety protocols and is isolated at home while he recovers. He is fully vaccinated and boosted, and his symptoms are mild.
Travis County mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics canceled May 5 due to weather
Due to anticipated severe weather in Central Texas, Travis County's mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been canceled for Thursday, May 5
Texas ranked among one of the top US states with rising unemployment claims: report
A new report shows Texas' unemployment claims have only gotten higher since the start of the coronavirus crisis.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
Pecan Street Festival returns to downtown Austin
The Pecan Street Festival is being held from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, and from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 8 in downtown Austin.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
Moderna aims for Fall release for omicron, variant-specific COVID-19 vaccine boosters
The US could spend between $5 billion to $12 billion on distributing updated vaccines.
Austin surgeon receives Distinguished Service Award from Texas Medical Association
David C. Fleeger, MD was awarded the 2022 TMA Distinguished Service Award at the TexMed conference in Houston.
COVID-19 mitigation safety measures to be suspended for City of Houston employees
“With many taking advantage of widely available vaccines, booster shots, and the robust COVID-19 testing, our country and more importantly, our community has moved into a new phase of this pandemic,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said
64% of employees would rather quit their jobs than return to the office full-time, survey finds
An average of 36.8% of the workforce was back in offices during the fourth week of February in 10 major U.S. cities monitored by Kastle Systems, which tracks building access-card swipes.
Texas leadership announce allocation of COVID-19 relief funds to teacher retirement system
Governor Abbott, Texas State Leadership Announce Allocation Of $435 Million In COVID-19 Relief To TRS-ActiveCare
Moderna asks FDA to approve COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 6
Children under 5 are the only group in the U.S. not yet eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination.
Trump administration accused of approving illegal COVID loan worth $700 million
The Trump administration allegedly approved a multi-million dollar CARES Act loan to a trucking company ineligible for the money and involved in a Department of Justice fraud lawsuit.
Dr. Fauci says the ‘US is out of the pandemic phase’
Dr. Anthony Fauci said COVID-19 infections and deaths are at a lower level in the U.S., but people should still get 'intermittently' vaccinated.
3 out of 4 US kids have had COVID-19, CDC researchers estimate
Government researchers say three out of every four U.S. children have been infected with the coronavirus.