Fauci expects uptick in COVID-19 cases in coming weeks, another surge in the fall
Dr. Anthony Fauci noted an increase in COVID-19 cases could come “over the next couple of weeks” potentially fueled by the high transmissibility of BA.2 — a subvariant of the omicron variant.
COVID-19 booster shot may be effective against omicron BA.2 variant, study shows
The study found that after a booster vaccination, levels of antibodies in the blood that could bind to and neutralize a new omicron variant increased substantially.
Free COVID-19 vaccine clinics being held April 8-11 around Travis County
Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance. All vaccinations are free.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler cleared by doctor after catching COVID
Austin Mayor Steve Adler had tested positive for COVID-19 on April 3, according to the city. He has now been cleared by his doctor and Austin Public Health.
Shanghai using robot dogs, drones to issue COVID lockdown commands
People in China’s business capital and most populous city have grown frustrated over the government’s effort to contain a spreading COVID outbreak.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
COVID spending bill stalls in Senate as GOP, Dems stalemate
A compromise $10 billion measure buttressing the government’s COVID-19 defenses has stalled in the Senate and seemed all but certainly sidetracked for weeks, victim of a campaign-season fight over the incendiary issue of immigration.
Kamala Harris' communications director tests positive for COVID-19 after close contact with VP
The communications director for Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, a day after he attended a ceremony at the White House without a mask.
Smart & Final to pay $175K for price gouging eggs during pandemic
The grocer Smart and Final has agreed to pay $175,000 in penalties to settle allegations of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic, state prosecutors said Tuesday.
Student loan repayments: White House to extend pandemic pause through Aug. 31
U.S. student loan payments were scheduled to resume on May 1 after being halted since early in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Carnival Cruise Line reports best-ever booking week after CDC drops COVID cruise ship warning
Just days after the CDC lifted its COVID travel warning for cruises two years into the pandemic, Carnival Cruise Line reported its best-ever booking week in the company's history.
Google heads back to the office, but employees have a say in maintaining hybrid schedule
As Google workers head back to the office, the hybrid work schedule that includes remote work, seems to be the latest take on 'new normal.'
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Medicare enrollees can get free COVID-19 tests at drug stores
This is the first time that Medicare has covered an over-the-counter self-administered test at no cost to beneficiaries.
Mayor Steve Adler tests positive for COVID-19, has mild symptoms
Austin Mayor Steve Adler tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, April 3. Adler says he only has mild symptoms, thanks to getting the vaccine and booster.
Masks optional at Del Valle ISD starting Monday, April 4
Del Valle ISD says the decision is in alignment with the City of Austin and Travis County, which lifted all COVID-19 emergency mask orders on March 23.
Number of COVID-19 patients in hospitals reaches record low in US
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have plunged to their lowest levels since the summer of 2020.
COVID-19 booster shots being administered by Austin Public Health
APH is now administering additional COVID-19 booster doses to older adults and certain individuals who are immunocompromised.
Ted Cruz, John Cornyn and other GOP lawmakers call for Title 42 extension
Several GOP lawmakers are calling on the Biden administration to extend Title 42 policies, which keeps migrants from crossing the border due to the pandemic.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.