Masks for Docs Harnesses 3D Tech to Fortify COVID-19’s Front-Line Health Care Workers

All volunteer group is getting personal protective equipment where it's needed most

"...– has delivered more than 100,000 masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to health care organizations in need...."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by David Brendan Hall

Abortion Providers Sue Abbott, Paxton Over Pandemic Ban

Procedures are time-sensitive and essential, suit argues

"...state amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ostensibly conserve medical equipment and space...."

March 26, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...patients to reduce physical contacts and the need for protective gear...."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

DFG Noodles Owner Launches Platform to Connect Medical Professionals to Urgent Supplies

Anonymous superhighway works with techies and nurse practitioners

"...After winning Singapore's Star Search competition, Cunningham became a personal chef and then went on to crowdfund her first..."

April 30, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

State Officials "Exploiting" Coronavirus Pandemic to Ban Abortion?

Reproductive rights groups blast Abbott, Paxton

"...hospital beds are available for COVID-19 patients and enough personal protective equipment is available for health care workers. The..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Masks for Docs PPE Operations at Native Hostel

"...– has delivered more than 20,000 masks and other personal protective equipment to healthcare organizations in need. For its..."

April 9, 2020 Photo Gallery

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

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

"...ventilators, and portable ultrasound units are well stocked – equipment medical services “don’t have enough of right now,” said..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Public Notice: No Help for Public Schools

Why the PPP only works for charters

"...own to cover significant extra pandemic costs – laptops, personal protective equipment, cleaning supplies, extra buses, wi-fi hot­spots, and..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Abortion Resumes in Texas After COVID-19 Ban

Local providers express anxiety state may halt services again

"...hospital beds are available for COVID-19 patients and enough personal protective equipment is available for health care workers. Abortion..."

April 23, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

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

Keep your distance

"...who enters their facilities, and ensuring that staff wears personal protective equipment as needed and that patients suspected of..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

Six known cases in Travis County but actual number likely higher

"...everyone who enters their facilities and ensuring staff wear personal protective equipment as needed, and that patients suspected of..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Margaret Nicklas

Paxton Gets 5th Circuit to Reinstate His Abortion Ban

Even during a pandemic, anti-choice politics take precedence

"...procedures that should be suspended during COVID-19 to conserve protective medical equipment and hospital space, Planned Parenthood and the..."

March 31, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Nursing-Home Families Want Answers as COVID Comes Back

Still seeking safety as the data remains unclear

"..."if things don't change, if people don't take more protective behaviors ... by mid-July, we're going to exceed hospital..."

July 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

Health officials feel wary but ready

"...all of whom could be impacted by shortages of equipment, supplies, space and healthcare workers. In particular, shortages of..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Social Justice Advocates Call for Big Moves to Ease the Blow of Coronavirus

The most at risk

"...ventilators, and portable ultrasound units are well stocked – equipment that hasn't been available to EMS, she said. On..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

After a Month of Chaos, Abortion Care Returns to Texas

Clinics, patients, and the law get put through the ringer over care

"...“non-essential” health care procedures to conserve medical resources and equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic – singled out abortion care..."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Robert Rodriguez Brings His Next Project Back to Austin to Trailblaze Safe Production Protocols

Troublemaking in the time of pandemic

"...was to do with his lead actor, and a personal draw with which the famously family-centered Rodriguez could empathize:..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Opens Arts Education Grant Application Window

Nineteen $25,000 grants being offered to nonprofits

"...support, stipends for artists and contractual personnel, facilities costs, personal protective equipment, and marketing and promotion. However, at least..."

Aug. 23, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

New COVID Orders for Businesses Now in Effect

Businesses now required to post signage explaining health prevention measures

"...business owners at an event intended to bolster businesses' personal protective equipment supplies...."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Eastern Crescent’s Path to Get Past Pandemic Is Rough

Finding a way out proves elusive for East Austin and beyond

"...pandemic response. At first, those gaps involved access to personal protective equipment and COVID-19 testing across the Eastern Crescent;..."

March 19, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Frontline Immigrant Workers Hesitant to Receive COVID Vaccine

Missing their shots

"...many local health care providers faced severe shortages of personal protective equipment.) While at St. David's, testing confirmed she..."

March 12, 2021 News Feature by Benton Graham

Day Trips & Beyond: January Travel Roundup

Remembering 2020 and looking forward to travel in 2021

"...caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, wet market, PPE (personal protective equipment), PPP (Paycheck Protection Program), Dr. Anthony Fauci,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Vanessa at the Table

"...Food In Tummies program in Del Valle and distributing personal protective equipment (PPE), our community has benefited from Vanessa’s..."

Oct. 12, 2020 Postmarks

Day Trips & Beyond: Mid-September Travel Updates

Travel news from around Texas and beyond

"...the coronavirus pandemic is the growing number of used personal protective equipment (PPE) found littering the roadways and parking..."

Sept. 10, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Stay the COVID Course

Six months in, focus remains on Latinx health

"...and Comm­Uni­tyCare announced a broad effort to distribute free personal protective equipment for at least the next six weeks..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Public Health, CommUnityCare, and Central Health will distribute free personal protective equipment (PPE) in COVID-19 hotspots over the next..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature

By Mail or In Person, the July 14 Election Is Looming

Masks encouraged, distancing required; 25,000 mail ballots sent

"...Clerk's "Elections" page, where you can also download a personalized sample ballot.)..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

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

"...but highlighted existing concerns about shortages of staffing and personal protective equipment (PPE) and increased costs associated with the..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Council Recap: COVID Relief Funds Begin to Flow in Austin

Artists and nonprofits at the front of the line for assistance

"...health response, funding new medical staff and purchases of personal protective equipment...."

May 1, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Tip the Band, Skip the Pork Chop

Relief funds for artists, planning for fair and just mobility

"...the hiring of medical personnel and the purchasing of personal protective equipment...."

April 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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