Austin Slowly Gets the COVID-19 Testing Data It Needs

Knowledge is power

"...thing that hasn't changed enough is the availability of testing for the novel coronavirus that causes the deadly and..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

José Garza Calls for Jail Changes To Reduce COVID-19 Danger

D.A. candidate calls for fewer arrests, more releases

"...the way they administer criminal justice in response to COVID-19, focusing attention on the danger the virus poses to..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Knowledge Is Power as Nursing Homes Combat COVID-19

There’s a lot we don’t know about the pandemics’s toll in care centers, but what we do know is bad

"...The COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. dawned with the tragic story..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Health Care Needs Your Help to Slow COVID-19’s Spread

Keep your distance

"...to try to head off the rapid spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus. Events have unfolded..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Right Now, COVID-19 Is “Spreading Quickly in an Uncontrolled Fashion”

All of a sudden, is it too late?

"...months after Austinites brought the metro area's rate of COVID-19 transmission down to nearly zero – amid an economically..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

COVID-19 Finally Arrives at Travis County Jail

Outbreak is "small," but inmates and advocates are angry

"...The Travis County jail is four weeks into a COVID-19 outbreak that George Lobb has been predicting since the..."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Brant Bingamon

COVID-19 Turns the Texas Lege's Routines Upside Down

The challenge ahead – how to get back to the business of legislating without staging a superspreader event

"...COVID-19 is endangering record numbers throughout Texas, but state leaders..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

COVID-19 Poised to Hit Hardest in the Eastern Crescent

Officials worry virus will disproportionately impact people of color in Austin, following national trend

"...Up until now, reported COVID-19 cases in Travis County have mirrored the community's racial..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Advocates Call on City, County to Protect Most Vulnerable During COVID-19 Outbreak

Education, health, housing, justice addressed by list of demands

"...on social distancing to help slow the spread of COVID-19 – not only banning public gatherings (as the city..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Latest on the Local Actions and Reactions to COVID-19

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...and nationally wrought by the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, local officials and healthcare providers are conveying a sense..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Following Protests, Expect a Jump in COVID-19 Cases

City releases new metric for judging stages of risk, and promises better outreach to communities of color

"...Health has released a comprehensive staging dashboard to track COVID-19 hospitalizations, new confirmed cases, and other key indicators that..."

June 5, 2020 News Feature by Kimberley Jones and Beth Sullivan

The COVID-19 Long Haulers

Nearly 1 in 3 coronavirus survivors have strange, often changing symptoms without known causes or cures. Here’s what they and their doctors are doing about it.

"...For many of the unlucky people who have contracted COVID-19, the virus has led to numerous health problems that..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has settled like an invisible fog over Austin,..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

UT Won’t Notify Entire Dorm of Positive COVID-19 Case

Officials cite CDC guidance and fear of "alarm fatigue" for decision to limit notifications

"...at Austin student living on campus tests positive for COVID-19, the entire residence hall will not be notified, according..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Even as Cases Climb, the COVID-19 Rules Begin Unraveling

The state opens businesses up and Austin tries to keep some controls in place

"...and loosen the restrictions that have helped keep the COVID-19 pandemic manageable in Texas, decision-makers on the ground in..."

May 8, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Latest on COVID-19 and Its Effects on Austin

Our News team's ongoing coverage of events in Austin and Texas

"...jails, and juvenile justice facilities. On the subject of testing, he said that state public labs can currently test..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

COVID-19 Confirmed at Taylor's ICE Detention Center

Still risking their lives

"...Rydell. That may change now that an outbreak of COVID-19 has taken hold at the controversial center, used by..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Victoria Rossi

City, County Extend COVID-19 Orders for the Long Haul

Mask mandate, ban on gatherings through December 15

"...As expected, Austin and Travis County extended their COVID-19 orders last Friday, on the eve of their August..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

COVID-19 Comes Back Strong

Vigilance urged lest pandemic overwhelm hospitals, holidays

"...be on the precipice of a second surge of COVID-19, but it could be avoided if residents are vigilant..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Amid COVID-19 Spread, AISD Benchmarks Its Future

District changes dozens of its performance measures

"...As Texas enters a new wave of COVID-19 infections and Austin hospitals take in patients from overwhelmed..."

Nov. 20, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Two UT-Austin Students Living on Campus Test Positive for COVID-19

31 students, faculty, and staff have tested positive or self-reported positive results since students started moving into dorms

"...Austin students living on campus have tested positive for COVID-19. As first reported by UT's student newspaper, The Daily..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

New Year, New Grim Milestones in Austin’s COVID-19 Crisis

Amidst an unprecedented surge, Austin could reach ICU surge capacity within the next week

"...the new year witnessed several grim milestones in Austin's COVID-19 crisis...."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

As COVID-19 Spikes, AISD Enrollment Declines by Thousands

Where have all the students gone?

"...its second week of "back to normal" school with COVID-19 cases around the city and state rising quickly, the..."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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