Coronavirus
Houston Methodist Finds 2 New Strains Of COVID-19 In Greater Houston
Posted on · The hospital had already identified variants from the United Kingdom and South Africa. Now strains from Brazil and California have arrived in the region.
Health & Science
NRG Park Vaccination Site To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities, Serve At Least 126,000
Posted on · The site will administer 6,000 first doses per day for three weeks, before switching to second doses for the next three weeks.
Business
2,000 Greater Houston Restaurants Closed In 2020. Innovation Is A Priority For Those That Remain
Posted on · “I stopped keeping a list of my customers that I saw going bankrupt. The pandemic on top of the oil bust has been just traumatic,” said Alex Brennan-Martin of Brennan's of Houston.
Harris County
Lawyer For Harris County Doctor Accused Of Stealing COVID-19 Vaccine Doses Says They Would Have Gone To Waste
Posted on · The doctor was accused of giving doses to friends and family, but his lawyer says he "went above and beyond as a public servant" to make sure they didn't go to waste.
Houston
‘National Disgrace’: Houston Reacts To Siege At The U.S. Capitol
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner, members of Houston's Congressional Delegation and others condemned the actions in Washington on Wednesday, in which a mob of pro-Trump extremists broke into the Capitol.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: City Temporarily Moving Vaccine Clinic To Minute Maid Park
Posted on · As Texas moves into Phase 1B, people over 65 and those at least 16 with underlying chronic health conditions can begin receiving their first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus
Houston Safety Net Hospitals Treat The Most Vulnerable Patients For COVID-19. Here’s What It’s Like
Posted on · Two of Houstons safety net hospitals have treated more than 3,500 COVID-19 patients since the start of the pandemic, and COVID-19 patients represent 18% of the total capacity in the two hospitals, slightly higher than average for all Harris County hospitals.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Fort Bend County Sees Post-Thanksgiving Spike In COVID-19 Cases
Posted on · With a vaccine on the horizon, local officials are asking Houstonians to remain vigilant with social distancing and mask wearing, to help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texas Hospitalizations Are Reaching July COVID-19 Peaks
Posted on · Health experts are worried about a possible spike in COVID-19 cases after Thanksgiving holiday travel.
Coronavirus
Health Experts Urge Public Not To Travel For The Holidays. But If You Do, Take Extra Care
Posted on · For those traveling for the holidays against public health experts' recommendations, there are ways to stay as safe as possible, including staying outdoors for as much time as you can while congregating with other people.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: ‘Time To Be Very, Very Serious’ About COVID-19 Ahead Of Holidays, Mayor Turner Says
Posted on · As Thanksgiving approaches, COVID-19 cases continue to rise across Texas -- and health officials are worried holiday travel will lead to a coronavirus surge.
Coronavirus
Holiday Season A Critical Time To Stop COVID-19 Spread, Houston Hospital Executives Say
Posted on · The Houston Health Department reported a positivity rate of 7.9% on Monday at their COVID-19 testing sites. Harris County officials said Tuesday their number is 8.2%, which is lower than what some hospitals' emergency rooms are seeing right now.
Coronavirus
A COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Coming Soon. But Don’t Get Complacent Over The Holidays, Experts Say
Posted on · Vaccines will probably not be in widespread use for weeks or even months, meaning masks and socia distancing will still be important to stopping the spread of the virus, according to Dr. Umair Shah of Harris County Public Health.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Texans Have Filed More Than 3.8 Million Unemployment Claims During Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on · As COVID-19 cases rise across Texas, Houston Public Media tracks the stories that matter to Greater Houston.
Energy & Environment
TCEQ Unveils New Technology For Monitoring Air Pollution During Hurricanes And Other Disasters
Posted on · After facing criticism for how it handled air monitoring during Hurricane Harvey, the state environmental agency has focused on upgrading its monitoring capabilities during disasters.