Mass COVID-19 vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas
Mass vaccinations continue at Circuit of the Americas
The COTA hub is a coordinated effort between Travis, Bastrop, Hayes and Caldwell counties. The team-up could provide a statewide model to help rural counties
AUSTIN, Texas - The vehicles rolling through the Circuit of the Americas Friday were not moving very fast, but the gathering there is still all about speed. We are in a race against the virus, said Travis County Judge Andy Brown, who joined other local officials at COTA for another round of mass vaccinations.
No walk-ups were allowed and shots are only given to those who had appointments. The goal over the next three days is to provide 10,000 COVID-19 vaccinations at the COTA site. Those in the 1a/1b category are still being targeted although Brown did say the list has been modified.
Major healthcare providers, hospitals will continue to require masks
Major healthcare providers, hospitals will continue to require masks
For local officials to be able to take action, COVID hospitalizations must be above 15 percent for seven days straight.
AUSTIN, Texas - It’s been a daily struggle for doctors and nurses over the past 12 months. The sheer number of patients, the amount of deaths that our nurses have seen over the last year and especially in the winter time, it’s enough to cause a great degree of burnout and even PTS for nurses, said Serena Bumpus, director of practice with the Texas Nurses Association.
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What if I don t get my second shot within the recommended timeframe?
What if I don’t get my second shot within the recommended timeframe?
Throughout Central Texas, second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being delayed due to last week s winter weather.
AUSTIN, Texas - Throughout Central Texas, second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being delayed due to last week s winter weather.
Many have contacted FOX 7 Austin concerned they will not get their second shot within the CDC’s recommended six-week timeframe.
Connie Bodine of Austin called the process to get a second dose very confusing and very frustrating. Thursday, Bodine, who was first vaccinated on January 20, was able to get her second dose. She encourages others to reach out to experts for help, and stay on top of vaccine updates using social media.