The World Health Organization listed the omicron variant as a “variant of concern” on Nov. 26. The variant was first reported in South Africa. (Courtesy Travis County)
Austin Public Health eyes movement of omicron variant, but has yet to detect a case
Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County health authority, discusses Thanksgiving safety at a news conference. (Darcy Sprague/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin health authorities remind community of COVID-19 risk ahead of Thanksgiving
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FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults
Children age 5 and up can receive free COVID-19 vaccines at a variety of clinics this week. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Here's where to get free COVID-19 vaccinations for children as young as 5 this week in Austin
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Austin Public Health maintains Stage 3 coronavirus risk, citing community transmission rate
Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey, respectively—who served on the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees for more than 15 years in the Nov. 2 election, according to results reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.
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Austin-area providers offer COVID-19 vaccine to children following FDA, CDC green light
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
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Austin health authorities outline COVID-19 surge risks while eyeing possible shift to Stage 2
Giselle Copa, an Austin Community College pharmacy student, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine for administration. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
At least 81% of Austin ISD staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per district data
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Austin Public Health ramps up COVID-19 booster shot offerings, prepares for pediatric vaccines
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Austin Public Health prepares for possible expansion of COVID-19 vaccine to younger kids
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Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 3 coronavirus risk
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
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Austin Public Health: Shift to Stage 3 COVID-19 guidelines likely in next week
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Q&A: What you need to know about COVID-19 booster shots
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
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Austin-Travis County shifts down to Stage 4 pandemic risk
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Austin Public Health eyes possible shift to Stage 4 guidelines