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Gabriel C. Pérez/KUTVariants remain a threat, making getting vaccinated even more urgent, health officials say. -
The total, estimated by researchers at the University of Washington, is 57% higher than the official death toll. Worldwide, they said, COVID-19 deaths are nearing 7 million, twice the official total.
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Newly vaccinated Americans are spending more freely on restaurants, travel and live entertainment. That should give a boost to pandemic-scarred service industries. -
Texas state and local officials now trying new approaches to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.
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As of May 2, state officials say more than 5 percent of people vaccinated have only gotten one of the two doses they need to be fully vaccinated.
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Using two different COVID-19 vaccines is a bit like giving the immune system two pictures of the virus, maybe one face-on and one in profile.
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Austinites who are fully vaccinated can attend private indoor and outdoor gatherings, travel, dine and shop. Whether they’re advised to wear masks in these settings depends on the local COVID-19 situation.
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The company said in late March that clinical trials showed the vaccine elicits "100% efficacy and robust antibody responses" in adolescents.
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But Austin Public Health's top doctor says there's a "fine line" between incentives and coercion, and that people should be free to make their own decision.
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A year ago, COVID-19 cases in children made up less than 3% of the U.S. total. On Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics said children represented 22.4% of new cases.
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Locals are also brainstorming incentives, sending out emergency cellphone alerts, running clinics in workplace break rooms and hanging sign-up sheets in churches.
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After Yearlong Ban, Austin And Travis County Will Let Some Landlords File Evictions Starting In JuneResidential tenants who are five months or more behind on rent and have exhausted all rent assistance will be subject to eviction.
