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Escott was originally appointed to the interim health authority position in October 2019. Author: KVUE Staff Updated: 6:20 PM CDT May 7, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — Austin-Travis County Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott is moving into a new role as the chief medical officer, according to a letter sent to Mayor Steve Adler and County Judge Andy Brown. According to KVUEs media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the letter states that Escott will end his i...

KUT Dr. Mark Escott, Austin Public Healths then-interim medical director, announces the cancellation of SXSW at the start of the pandemic in March 2020. Austin will soon have new public health leadership as it continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Two leaders who have helped guide the city through the pandemic so far — interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott and Austin Public Health Director Stephanie Hayden-Howard — are moving into new roles with the city. Dr. Desmar Walkes has been n...

Austin health officials discuss potential of moving to Stage 2, reaching herd immunity Austin Chief Medical Officer Mark Escott said Austin could downgrade to Stage 2 in the risk-based COVID-19 guidelines by next week. Author: Drew Knight Updated: 10:29 PM CDT May 7, 2021 AUSTIN, Texas — In a question-and-answer session with the media on Friday, Austin Public Health (APH) said Austin could be downgraded to Stage 2 of the risk-based COVID-19 guidelines as early ...

Reply Cooks faces a first-degree felony murder charge with a $300,000 bond. As of Thursday, Cooks was still booked in Travis County Jail.​ (Shutterstock) AUSTIN, TX — Austin police have arrested a second suspect linked to the April shooting death of Kedarius Griffin in North Austin. Cornelius Tyrone Jr Cooks, 22, was arrested Tuesday by the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force in connection to the April 14th homicide at 9414 N. Lamar Boulevard, authorities said Wednesday. Cook was arrested without...

APH says that regardless of vaccination status or stage, individuals need to continue to follow the additional requirements of local businesses, venues, and schools.

The Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management reported 83 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 0 new deaths from COVID-19 over the past week.

According to DSHS data, when compared to major metro areas, the only county that beats Travis’s 42% for full vaccinations in those 16 and older is El Paso County.

Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott said while incentives could help, policymakers need to make sure people are making a free choice.

Austin, Texas - Austin FC and APH are asking fans to #TakeTheShotATX.

Thresholds for entering Stage 1 and Stage 2 also updated. Austin, Texas – Austin Public Health (APH) updated the COVID-19 Risk-Based Guidelines today, May 4, to clarify personal behavior recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated versus those who are partially or not vaccinated.        Attend private indoor gatherings in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommended in Stages 3-5  Attend private outdoor gatherings in Stages 1-5, with precautions recommended in Stages 4-5  Travel i...