Travis County to host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics July 19-22
No appointments are required for these clinics. Please check the details of events to confirm dates, locations, times, and age availability.
North Texas considered a hot spot for COVID-19 BA.5 subvariant by CDC
The CDC says Dallas, Tarrant and Collin counties now have a high amount of COVID spreading after a relative lull in this pandemic. UT Southwestern's projections this week show if nobody changes their behavior, hospitalizations in Dallas County could rival the delta wave from last year.
25 million kids have missed routine vaccinations due to COVID-19, WHO report says
About 25 million children worldwide have missed out on routine immunizations against diseases like diptheria, tetanus and pertussis.
COVID Variant Myths: Debunking misconceptions about new coronavirus variants such as "BA.5" or "Ninja"
America may want the coronavirus pandemic to be over, but new numbers show the infection is far from done with us, thanks in part to new variants BA.5, otherwise known as "ninja" variant. But, what exactly do we know about them?
Arizona is most guilty of COVID-19 'panic buying,' study says
Researchers are revealing the top states guilty of COVID-19 “panic buying," and Arizona sits at the top of the list. We have how other states rank on the list, too!
Judge throws out Missouri AG’s COVID-19 suit against China
The complaint filed in April 2020 alleges that Chinese officials are “responsible for the enormous death, suffering, and economic losses they inflicted on the world, including Missourians.”
NYC COVID: Health department urges use of masks in public places and in crowds outdoors
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is recommending all New Yorkers wear masks in certain settings, again, in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 could be ‘worst’ so far, doctors say
Subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 are more transmissible, and early evidence shows both are capable of evading immune responses from previous infection as well as current COVID-19 vaccines.
Spain's Running of the Bulls fills streets after 2-year COVID hiatus; no gorings
No one was gored during Spain’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, but several runners took knocks and hard falls during the first bull run in three years.
COVID-19 endemic stage could be two years away
The coronavirus pandemic could last for nearly two more years before becoming an endemic according to new Yale research.
Pharmacists can prescribe COVID treatment drug Paxlovid, FDA says
The FDA change will make thousands more pharmacies eligible to quickly prescribe and dispense the pill, which has been shown to curb the worst effects of COVID-19.
North Korea suggests balloons flown from South brought COVID-19
Activists for years have flown balloons across the border to distribute propaganda leaflets critical of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Indoor masking recommended for Independence Day celebrations
Texans are also being encouraged to stay home if they're experiencing symptoms, even if it’s just a scratchy throat or you think it’s “just allergies.”
CDC raises Travis County COVID-19 Community Level to medium
The Centers for Disease Control has raised the COVID-19 Community Level in Travis County to medium due to a recent uptick in the amount of virus spread and cases in Austin.
Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response
Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."
Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot
The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19. Shots began Monday at a few locations, though they were expected to ramp up after the Juneteenth federal holiday.
Austin Public Health expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to young children, babies
Austin Public Health is offering doses for all children 6 months through 5 years old at local clinics. Boosters are not currently recommended for this age group.
CFPB report: Many borrowers still behind on mortgage payments after COVID-19 forbearance
A new report from the CFPB shows that homeowners are facing mortgage delinquency after exiting forbearance. Here's what to do if you find yourself struggling.
COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next
The CDC recommends how to use vaccines and its vaccine advisers are set to discuss the shots for the youngest kids Friday and vote on Saturday.
Widow of Alvin ISD principal speaking out against district's plan to name future school after him
The widow of an Alvin ISD principal is speaking out against the district's plan to name a future school after him.