Marissa Martinez, The Texas Tribune

The Coronavirus In Texas

Resuming In-Person Learning At Texas Schools Last Fall Accelerated Spread Of COVID-19, Study Says

Posted on May 11, 2021 · The researchers said the additional cases they tracked after students began returning to schools represented 12% of the state’s total cases during the eight weeks after reopening and 17% of deaths.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Demand Drops In Texas, Though Less Than A Quarter Of Population Is Fully Vaccinated

Posted on April 23, 2021 · Local health officials reported shorter lines and less demand at vaccination sites, and warned that there's still much work to be done to make Texans safe from the virus.

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As Texas Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Eligibility, Racial Disparities Persist Among Black, Hispanic Residents

Posted on March 19, 2021 · White Texans are being vaccinated at nearly twice the rate of Hispanic Texans and more than six times the rate of Black Texans, according to state data.