Austin Public Health Marks One Year Administering Coronavirus Vaccines

Austin Public Health focused on zip codes with low vaccination rates among eligible populations.

CDC Shortens Isolation, Quarantine Time: What It Means In Texas

The CDC cut the recommended time for isolation in half — and shortened quarantine time as well.

Hospital Capacity In Austin Area: See The Latest

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Travis County.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

Pediatric vaccinations for children 5-11 years of age are offered at four APH clinics.

Latest Hospital Capacity In Austin Area

Here are updated numbers on which hospitals are nearing capacity in Travis County.

Coronavirus Cases Up 21 Percent Recently In Travis County: CDC

Travis County is part of the national trend of growing coronavirus cases.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

Travis County sites offer the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine only.

Austin Public Health Reports Record Week Administering Coronavirus Booster Vaccines

“There is no better way to celebrate the holidays and those you love than to be fully vaccinated, and when eligible, get a booster shot.”

Travis County Coronavirus Transmission 'Moderate': CDC

The rate of new cases has decreased recently in Travis County.

Uptick In Coronavirus Vaccine Boosters Administered Following Expanded Eligibility In City Of Austin

APH administered 816 boosters over the weekend, an increase of 144 percent over the previous week’s 334 doses.

Austin Physicians Recognized for Excellence in Patient Care

Doctors with Austin Regional Clinic, Premier Family Physicians, and Austin Geriatric Specialists will be honored as “Best Physicians”

Austin Public Health Seeks Feedback On Coronavirus Vaccination Experience

The survey includes five questions and will only take a few minutes to complete.

Austin Public Health Rolls Out Coronavirus Vaccinations For Children 5-11 Years Old

Services are also available to uninsured adults, and no one is refused services if they are unable to pay.

Travis County Shows Moderate Risk In New 'Maternal Vulnerability' Index

Pregnant women in Travis County have moderate vulnerability to poor health outcomes, according to a new analysis.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance.

Justice Department To Ask Supreme Court To Halt TX Abortion Law

The move comes as the Texas clinics are running out of avenues to stop a law that bans abortions at around six weeks.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

Clinics are open to all eligible individuals without registration or appointment and require neither identification nor insurance.

'Offensive Deprivation' Of Rights: Judge Suspends TX Abortion Law

The order Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman is the first legal blow to the Texas law known as Senate Bill 8.

Austin Public Health Moves To Stage 4 Of Risk-Based Guidelines

“The Delta variant showed us how unpredictable and deadly this virus can be, especially for the unvaccinated,” said Dr. Walkes.

City Of Austin: Joint Media Statement: Coronavirus Update For Austin/Travis County

The vast majority of these COVID patients are on ventilators, and approximately 90% of them are unvaccinated.

Austin Public Health Marks Over 1,000 Area Deaths From Coronavirus

August proved to be the pandemic’s most lethal month since COVID-19 vaccines became available earlier in the year.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics (9/03-09/06)

The vaccinations are free and the clinics are available to all eligible individuals without registration or appointments.

Austin-Travis County Public Health Leaders: Skip The Horse Medicine And Get A Referral For Monoclonal Antibody Therapy

When prescribed for humans, Ivermectin is used to treat head lice, some parasitic worms and skin conditions.

University of Texas Introduces COVID-19 Vaccination Incentives

The university is offering prizes, including up to $10,000 in cash prizes and football tickets, to students willing to get the vaccines.

Austin Fire Officials Heartbroken Over Firefighter's COVID Death

Rodney Kelley had been with the department for 20 years and is the third Austin first responder to die from the coronavirus in five days.

Toddler Turned Away From ICU Due To COVID-19 Surge, Dad Says

A shortage of beds in the pediatric intensive care unit almost meant a 22-month-old would need to go elsewhere for care.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics

These clinics are available to all eligible individuals without registration or appointments.​

Austin Public Health Launches Vaccination Incentive Pilot Program

The incentive pilot program is limited to 2,000 gift cards total and is available until all gift cards are issued.

Austin Public Health And Travis County Partner With Community Organizations For Coronavirus Vaccination Clinics (8/13-8/15)

Unvaccinated individuals are urged to get the vaccine as Austin-Travis County has seen a rise in cases.

Hospital Capacity In Austin Area: See Latest Numbers

Updated federal data shows how the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected hospitals in Travis County.

Austin Hospital First In Central Texas To Use Robotic System

A local hospital is the first in central Texas to use a robotic system to aid physicians when they biopsy lung tissue.

Travis County: Where To Get Vaccinated For Week Of May 3

Are you looking to get a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how, when and where you can get vaccinated in Travis this week.

Travis County Coronavirus Cases, State Vaccination Rates

Here is how Texas is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Austin Area

Here is updated data on hospital capacity in Travis County.

Travis County Coronavirus Cases, State Vaccination Rates

Texas ranks in the bottom half of the country in the race to vaccinate its population.

Vaccine Appointments Open To People Over 40: Austin Public Health

The vaccine hub expanded its eligibility to ensure all its appointment times would be used, media sources report.

Travis County: Vaccines Available Here For Week Of April 5

Are you eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine? Here's how, when and where you can get vaccinated in Travis this week.

See Latest: Austin Area Coronavirus Vaccine, Cases

Here is how Texas is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

CVS Health Announces COVID-19 Antibody Testing in Texas

Available in all Texas MinuteClinic locations; results within 15 minutes

Update: Check Hospital Capacity In Austin Area

New federal data shows how the waning coronavirus pandemic is affecting hospitals in Travis County.