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Gov. Greg Abbott said he will announce statewide plans to address homelessness that include camping bans. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
1:55 AM Jan 25, 2021 CST
Austin weekly roundup: Governor plans statewide camping ban, COVID-19 numbers flatten and more
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Austin
5:40 PM Jan 22, 2021 CST
Austin Public Health asks for patience as limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines continues to go to highest-risk community members
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Austin
7:21 PM Jan 20, 2021 CST
As community waits anxiously, here is where Travis County stands with COVID-19 vaccine distribution
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Austin
4:16 PM Jan 19, 2021 CST
COVID-19 rates in Travis County starting to improve, but vaccine distribution remains complicated
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Austin
4:27 PM Jan 15, 2021 CST
Austin City Council, Travis County Commissioners Court will hold rare joint session to address 'dire' COVID-19 status
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Austin
1:33 PM Jan 13, 2021 CST
Austin Public Health discusses vaccination priorities, registration protocol as regional hub
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Austin
5:38 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
Austin Convention Center opens as field hospital as COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new high
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Austin
3:36 PM Jan 12, 2021 CST
UPDATE: Austin Public Health open vaccine preregistration portal Jan. 13
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Austin
12:36 PM Jan 7, 2021 CST
Travis County Medical Society issues call for physicians in response to COVID-19 surge in hospitals
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Austin
6:59 PM Jan 6, 2021 CST
Travis County vaccine distribution lingers in Phase 1A as providers await larger shipments
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Austin
11:55 AM Jan 6, 2021 CST
Austin Public Health preparing to use Austin Convention Center for overflow COVID-19 care by next week
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Austin
5:18 PM Jan 5, 2021 CST
Top local health authority says Austin-area ICUs are on track to exceed capacity in the coming weeks
The seven-day moving average of daily new COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Austin area reached a new high Jan. 4. (Courtesy Austin Public Health)
Austin
8:11 PM Jan 4, 2021 CST
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Travis County exceed previous peak
Austin's downtown will likely be quiet on Dec. 31 after local health officials issued new orders mandating bars and restaurants offer only curbside or to-go service over the weekend of New Year's Eve. (Christopher Neely/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
7:27 PM Dec 29, 2020 CST
Travis County mandates all bars, restaurants close dine-in service early over New Year's weekend
Travis County health officials announced Dec. 23 a move to Stage 5 under Austin Public Health's COVID-19 risk guidelines. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:03 AM Dec 23, 2020 CST
Travis County moves to Stage 5 under COVID-19 risk guidelines as hospitalization numbers continue climbing
A health care worker receives a dose of the Pfizer vaccine administered by Ascension Seton. (Courtesy Ascension Seton)
Austin
11:25 AM Dec 22, 2020 CST
The beginning of the end: Vaccines arrive in Austin hospitals, clinics and pharmacies thanks in part to research developed at University of Texas
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Austin ISD reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases the week of Jan. 4, but that number has decreased for two consecutive weeks, according to the district. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
8:06 PM
Austin ISD sees 70% drop in on-campus students over past 2 weeks after district asks families to stay home
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde said those who wish to return to campus can do so beginning Jan. 25. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
8:26 AM
Austin ISD families can return to campus after 2 weeks of encouraging virtual learning
Staff at Lake Travis ISD received COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 19. (Courtesy Marco Alvarado)
Austin
12:50 PM
Staff at Eanes, Lake Travis ISDs obtain COVID-19 vaccine
A group of Austin-area school districts is advocating for early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines for school staff members. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
11:40 AM
Austin-area school districts advocate for teachers to receive COVID-19 vaccines
Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde encouraging parents to keep their children home for virtual learning through Jan. 15. (Courtesy Austin ISD)
Austin
8:40 PM
Austin ISD asks families to choose remote learning if possible through Jan. 15
Austin
5:28 PM
Central Texas must roll back business capacities, put elective surgeries on hold under state orders
As hospitalizations rise in the Texas Trauma Service Area Region O, which includes Williamson County, local officials anticipate a rollback on business occupancy limits, according to a Jan. 7 news release. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Austin
3:48 PM
Williamson, Travis counties face COVID-19 capacity restrictions as hospitalizations rise
Charlotta Remschel, Labor & Delivery Nurse, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Lakeway receives a COVID-19 vaccination. (courtesy Baylor, Scott & White Health/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
10:11 AM
Priority COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Lakeway, Bee Cave region
Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox speaks by video feed to citizens of Lakeway.
Austin
5:25 PM
UPDATE: Lakeway Mayor Sandy Cox makes personal appeal in fight against COVID-19
Campuses in Austin ISD may close to in-person learning the week after Thanksgiving break. (Jack Flagler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
2:21 PM
Austin ISD classes could go virtual for the week following Thanksgiving break