HEALTH CARE
The species that tested positive for West Nile Virus is Culex quinquefasciatus, or the southern house mosquito. This species has a flight range of about one mile. ​(Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus near southwest Williamson County Regional Park
With a clinical background in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Corry has been with BCM for 20 years. He now focuses primarily on inflammatory lung diseases, such as asthma and smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
The new partnership will provide on-site, same-day testing and results for assisted-living facility staff and their residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
Effective July 9, hospitals in more than 100 counties across the state must now postpone elective surgeries unrelated to COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
St. David's Georgetown Hospital is preparing for an "imminent surge" in the city. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
How St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is managing an uptick in COVID-19 patients
In compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott's July 2 executive order, the University Interscholastic League is requiring the use of facial coverings when practical to do so for all summer activity participants, among other guidelines. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
Dell Children's Medical Center sleep lab
Dell Children’s Medical Center doubles size of pediatric sleep program
Dr. Mark Escott, Austin-Travis County interim health authority, said in a July 8 news conference that officials are "desperately trying to avoid" both overcrowding hospitals and shutting down the economy with another shelter-in-place order. (Courtesy ATXN)
If new shelter-in-place orders are needed in Austin, local officials hope to have 'productive dialogue' with Gov. Abbott
Boss Orthodontics is set to open in the Bee Cave area in July. (Courtesy Boss Orthodontics)
Bee Cave to see addition of new Boss Orthodontics practice
Episcopal Health Foundation
Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
In the course of a month, the number of patients admitted to the hospital due to COVID-19 has increased more than fivefold, according to Austin Public Health data. (Design by Shelby Savage/Community Impact Newspaper)
Deluge of new COVID-19 cases forces Austin-area health officials to limit testing, shift tracing strategy
Baylor Scott & White has opened a new clinic in Bee Cave. (Phyllis Campos/Community Impact Newspaper)
Baylor Scott & White Clinic—Bee Cave is now open
CommunityCare Health Centers drive-up coronavirus testing site
CommUnityCare will no longer test asymptomatic people for COVID-19 as testing demand swells
The locations are now in Hutto, Jarrell and Taylor. (Community Impact staff)
UPDATED: Williamson County to host 3 coronavirus testing sites over 5 days
Dell Seton Medical Center is located at 1500 Red River St. in Austin. (John Cox/Community Impact Newspaper)
MAP: Hospitals in the city of Austin