Tag Archives: Austin Public Health
Austin area moves to Stage 5 risk as Covid-19 hospitalizations continue to soar
Lea esta nota en español Austin and Travis County have moved into Stage 5, the highest level of risk in the local health department’s Covid-19 guidelines. Dr. Desmar Walkes, Austin-Travis County Health Authority, said during a news conference Thursday that this…
Public Health • By Marisa Charpentier, KUT • Aug 5, 2021
As breakthrough cases rise, top doc stresses vaccine's importance
The Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council members will convene a special called meeting today amid growing concerns about the highly infectious Covid-19 Delta variant and a shortage of ICU beds. On Monday, Austin Public Health reported that…
Public Health • By Seth Smalley • Aug 3, 2021
Austin health officials recommend masking up indoors as Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations spike
Austin Public Health is recommending everyone – including those who are vaccinated – wear a face covering indoors as Covid-19 cases continue rising in Austin and Travis County. Local Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes told a joint session of Travis…
Public Health • By Jerry Quijano, KUT • Jul 21, 2021
Austin-Travis County raises Covid risk level to stage 3 as hospitalizations increase
Lea esta nota en español Austin-Travis County returned to stage 3 of the Covid-19 risk-based guidelines Thursday. The change was made after the detection of four cases of the more infectious Delta variant and recent increases in new Covid-19 cases…
Public Health • By Sangita Menon, KUT • Jul 16, 2021
Austin-Travis County health officials say Covid vaccine data shows there's still work to be done
More than three quarters of people age 65 and older in Austin-Travis County are fully vaccinated, public health officials said Tuesday. For the entire eligible population – that’s people 12 years and older – the number is more than 54…
Public Health • By Jerry Quijano, KUT • Jun 9, 2021
Covid-19 rates in Austin fall below 5% across all races for the first time, health officials say
The Covid-19 positivity rate in Austin and Travis County continues to fall as more people in the area are inoculated against the virus. Dr. Jason Pickett, deputy medical director for the city, said positivity rates for people of all races…
Public Health • By Jerry Quijano, KUT • May 26, 2021
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Austin, Travis County move down to stage 2 risk level of coronavirus restrictions
Lea esta nota en español The chief medical director for the city of Austin said Tuesday the area is now at stage 2 of Austin Public Health’s risk-based guidelines. The change is effective immediately. Dr. Mark Escott said the decision…
Public Health • By Jerry Quijano, KUT • May 19, 2021
City waives permit fees for food charities
Effective immediately, City Council has voted to waive permit fees, fines and other charges for charitable feeding organizations like food banks and soup kitchens that distribute food to vulnerable populations and increase access to healthy foods in the community. The…
Public Health • By Sumaiya Malik, Reporting Texas • May 18, 2021
Vaccination in the county continues to soar, as FDA approves Pfizer for kids
The Travis County Commissioners Court and Austin City Council convened Tuesday to receive updates from interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott on the Covid-19 vaccination progress in the region. Thirty-eight percent of individuals in Travis County were fully vaccinated as…
Public Health • By Seth Smalley • May 12, 2021
Removing barriers to vaccine a top priority as supply exceeds demand through Austin Public Health
Austin Public Health is hosting a walk-up Covid-19 vaccine clinic at the Delco Activity Center this Thursday and Friday from noon-7:30 p.m. or until all its vaccines are administered. Vaccines will be available to all residents age 18 and older.…
Public Health • By Jerry Quijano, KUT • Apr 21, 2021
Both of Austin's Covid-19 vaccine 'hub' providers are struggling to fill appointments
UT’s Dell Medical School (along with UT Health) and Austin Public Health are reporting issues getting people signed up to be vaccinated against Covid-19. Both organizations were designated by the state as “hub” providers. The state created the hub model…
Public Health • By Ashley Lopez, KUT • Apr 16, 2021
City's vaccination task gets harder
Interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott has been advising City Council members and Travis County commissioners that there was more demand than the city had available vaccine for all the Travis County residents who want to be protected…
