Local, State Health Leaders Try to Keep Up with COVID-19

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...across the country, driven by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

No, Vaccinated People Will Not Need a Negative COVID-19 Test to Attend ACL Fest

Dispelling rumors, the fest updated safety requirements this morning

"...Dispelling rumors of changes to COVID-19 safety requirements, ACL Fest announced updated protocols this morning...."

Sept. 21, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...Travis County have reentered Stage 4 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines, only a week after Austin returned to..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Drops to Stage 3 COVID-19 Risk Guidelines

Masks, social distancing still critical, urge health officials

"...down to Stage 3 of the local health department’s COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines...."

March 13, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Active COVID-19 Cases in Austin Are Spiking Again

If you attended a Halloween party, you should get tested

"...morning regarding the alarming number of active cases of COVID-19 right now, and urged residents to take proactive measures..."

Nov. 5, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Amidst COVID-19 Surge, Austin-Travis County Moves to Stage 5 Restrictions

Officials urge extreme caution over holiday break

"...level of local pandemic restrictions – of Austin-Travis County’s COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines...."

Dec. 23, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Surviving COVID-19: Ray Benson Lives to Tell

Asleep at the Wheel turns your living room into a dance floor

"...Austin’s Western swing legends planned a year-long celebration. Then COVID-19 happened...."

July 23, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Council Recap: Austin Revs Up COVID-19 Relief Efforts

"All things on the table" to help Austinites weather crisis

"...city sheltered in place to combat the spread of COVID-19...."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...With the rapidly changing situation caused by the COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

10 Cases of COVID-19 Now Reported in Travis County, and the Rest of the Day's Developments

We round up the latest closures, take-out options, and more

"...It’s been another fast-moving day of developments in the COVID-19 pandemic...."

March 16, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster

"...The city identified its first two cases of COVID-19 this morning and with that another wave of event..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

COVID-19 Surge Forces Businesses to 50% Occupancy Limits

Alternative Care Site at the Convention Center being prepped to open

"...had seven consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 hospitalized patients as a percentage of total hospital capacity..."

Jan. 10, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Police Association Accuses Protesters of Giving Cops COVID-19

So here’s a photo gallery of officers not wearing masks at protests

"...protesters for a perceived uptick in APD officers contracting COVID-19...."

July 1, 2020 News Post by Kevin Curtin

COVID-19: Austin, Travis County Should Prepare to Shelter in Place

Updated: New measures expected to take effect at midnight Tuesday

"...and on non-essential businesses to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ease its burden on health care providers...."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

With Improving COVID-19 Numbers, Austin-Travis County Drops Back Down to Stage 4 Restrictions

Escott: “It’s not time to burn the masks yet”

"...county have moved to Stage 4 of Austin-Travis County’s COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines...."

Feb. 9, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin COVID-19 Public Testing Enrollment Is Now Available Online

System identifies who needs a test now; no physician visit required

"...Six weeks after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Travis County, Austinites are finally able..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...departments, governmental agencies, and nonprofit service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic to meet the growing needs of people who..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Without COVID-19 Checks, Two Artists Cancel at Frank Erwin Center

After Michael Bublé dropout, Tame Impala relocates to COTA

"...Frank Erwin Center, citing the venue’s inability to enforce COVID-19 safety protocols...."

Sept. 23, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

With COVID-19 Cases Surging, City Moves to Stage 4 Alert

Officials urge Austinites to "flatten the curve again"

"...After a dramatic surge in COVID-19 cases in the past week, Austin Public Health has..."

June 15, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

City, County Officials Warn COVID-19 Is Surging

Austin Public Health: "We have the ability to change this"

"...virtual press conference to deliver sobering, if expected news: COVID-19 infection rates and hospitalizations in Travis County are surging,..."

June 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

With Community Spread, Austin Enters "Critical Stage" of COVID-19 Pandemic

Keep your distance, take your temperature, more tests coming

"...cases in Travis County and more throughout Central Texas, COVID-19 is now believed to be spreading in the community..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Identifies Area's First COVID-19 Cases

Two presumed to be infected pending CDC confirmation

"...Authority Dr. Mark Escott announced today, March 13, that COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, has come..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders and Margaret Nicklas

CapMetro Drivers Test Positive for COVID-19

Riders on affected routes ask to monitor for possible symptoms

"...three operators and one mechanic, have tested positive for COVID-19, the transit authority announced today, April 2...."

April 2, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Amidst “Catastrophic Surge,” Austin Moves to Stage 4 of COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines

Escott: “We have reached another critical moment”

"...county have moved into Stage 4 of the local COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines. Officials urged residents to recommit to avoiding..."

Nov. 19, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of yet among inmates in either the Travis..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Texas Opens COVID-19 Vaccines to All Adults Beginning March 29

Anyone age 16 and older will be eligible, says DSHS

"...adults in Texas will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, said the Texas Department of State Health Services..."

March 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

Austin Teen’s Small Business Raises Funds for COVID-19 Relief

nutssosweet goes from Jennifer Fang's kitchen to your snack drawer

"...side hustles and small business ventures in response to COVID-19’s massive disruption of the traditional job market. Here in..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Food Post by Naomi Brady

Austin Craft Brewers vs COVID-19: Austin Beerworks and Jester King

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 1)

"...now you’ve read everything you need to know about COVID-19. And yet that seems to change almost hourly, and..."

March 27, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

Chronicle Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Staff member self-quarantined on first symptoms

"...Today’s Austin case count for confirmed COVID-19 infection raised to 23 today, and sadly, it includes..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Austin Closes Bars, Dining Rooms in Latest COVID-19 Measures

Gatherings of 10 or more prohibited; orders in effect through May 1

"...dining rooms be shuttered to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, through at..."

March 17, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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