The Social Distancing Festival Is Live Online

No, for real: A variety of performative arts, streamed live to you

"...world who have been affected by the need for social distancing that has come about due to the spread..."

March 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Understanding Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation

Dell Medical School explains containment efforts, & when to adopt them

"...pandemic grows, so does the usage of terms like social distancing, self-monitoring, self-quarantine, and self-isolation – whether in everyday..."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Beth Sullivan

UT Modeling Shows Stark Future Without Social Distancing

Without strict shelter-in-place, local hospitals overwhelmed by May

"...take the current shelter-in-place orders seriously, and reduce our social contacts with others by 90% over pre-COVID-19 levels, we'll..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Understanding Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation

Dell Medical School explains containment efforts, & when to adopt them

March 27, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

COVID-19 Emergency Center Takes On Social Service Needs

Task forces tackle food access, behavioral health, homelessness

"...A new “social services” branch of the Austin-Travis County Emergency Operations Center..."

April 4, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

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

The most at risk

"...Advocates from a large number of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Homeless Service Organizations That Need Your Help Now

Donate money and materials

"...community are struggling to cope with forced isolation and social distancing measures, but most are able to meet their..."

March 19, 2020 News Post 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

"...Advocates from a large group of local social justice and advocacy organizations are calling on city and..."

March 16, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Queerantining With Qmmunity’s James Scott

Hint: It involves lots of podcasts and (mostly) gay reads

"...queer wrestlers or posting anime art I drew while social distancing...."

March 20, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Working Overtime to Provide for Unhoused Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

All shall be fed

"...The medics, officers, social workers, and others who comprise outreach teams do more..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Restaurant Take-Out and Other Food Delivery Options During Coronavirus Quarantine

Support local business while maintaining your social distance

"...on community support and in this time of uncertainty, social distancing means we are still able to support local..."

March 16, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

The Latest Effects of Coronavirus on Texas Elections

Abbott postpones run-offs, Dems sue to expand vote-by-mail

"...slowing the spread of COVID-19, including the encouragement of social distancing. Holding the runoff in May would cause the..."

March 23, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Photos Around Austin During the Coronavirus Pandemic

"...Shoppers line up according to new mandatory social distancing regulations at Costco Wholesale in north Austin...."

March 23, 2020 Photo Gallery

Austin's Construction Ban Lifted, but Will Workers Be Safe?

COVID-19 remains a hazard as thousands return to job sites

"...what kind of jobs should continue amid increasingly restrictive social distancing measures. In addition to allowing residential construction needed..."

April 3, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...By mandating social distancing and banning non-essential activities, local leaders seek to..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

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

Keep your distance

"...Europe, health experts say we must all commit to social distancing – staying put and avoiding contact with others...."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

Parallelogramophonograph Goes Virtual

Local improv troupe storms the internet with live yes-and comic relief

"...Parallelogramophonograph has already hooked up with the new Social Distancing Festival powerhouse of delightful online virus-time diversions, as..."

March 17, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sister My Sister

"...older sister Christine and Madame Danzard about class and social behavior. This carefully constructed framework provides a very formal..."

Sept. 29, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Qmmunity: Health Equity During COVID-19

An intersectional framework to how we live and help others is essential for a healthier, more equitable future

"...As the coronavirus spreads, another public health threat is..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

People Experiencing Homelessness Brace for More Changes in Support Systems

Where are they supposed to go?

"...talked last week, McCormack has had to implement new social distancing measures, including prohibiting clients from returning to their..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...April 30 in an effort to conform to accepted social distancing practices. During the closure, NMPW will continue to..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Recap: Austin Revs Up COVID-19 Relief Efforts

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

"...Other than building security, the ATXN cameras, and one..."

March 27, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Criminal Justice Advocates and Officials at Odds Over Pandemic Precautions

Campaigning by another name

"...local activists. The list of “Demands for public education, social distancing & welfare guarantees to mitigate impacts of the..."

March 18, 2020 News Post by Michael King

From the Coronavirus Frontlines: Wheatsville Co-Op

Two managers talk life as an essential grocery store employee

"...curbside pickup (Instacart), managing customer entry to ensure adequate social distancing, or cross training to run a register. And..."

April 8, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Temporary, But Indefinite: Texas State Parks Close Tonight

Governor orders closure to mitigate spread of COVID-19

"...& Wildlife Department explained: “Difficulty in ensuring compliance with social distancing, problems in maintaining adequate supplies and keeping park..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

People Wearing Masks on the First Day After the CDC Issued Guidelines

"...People social distancing in line for the opening of H-E-B on..."

April 6, 2020 Photo Gallery

The Common Law

COVID-19 and Austin – answering your legal questions

"...hiking, bicycling, or running, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section." The outdoor..."

April 3, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

"Stay Home, Work Safe" Orders Issued for Central Texas

Urgent measures deemed essential to combat spread of COVID-19

"...three to four weeks with the current level of social distancing...."

March 24, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: Stay Strong, Y’all

Reminding ourselves of our resiliency in difficult times

"...but still, I'll admit: I've been concerned about how social distancing mandates – which, don't get me wrong, are..."

March 20, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin Hunkers Down and Waits as the Pandemic Grows

It’s closing time

"...to take the pandemic seriously and be diligent about social distancing, restaurants have not been shut down entirely; take-out,..."

March 20, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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