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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 KVUE's media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, the letter states that Escott will end his interim role as county health authority to "fully engage" in his new role as the chief medical offic...

KUT Dr. Mark Escott, Austin Public Health's 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 named the new medical director and health authority. This role is responsible for overseeing Austin ...

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 as next week. "I'm excited to see that our cases continue to drop, our hospitalizations continue to ...

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 incident in the 2900 block of West Anderson Lane. He faces a first-degree felony murder charge with...

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