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Finally, some good news lately. Vaccines are coming.
The first big news started with the Pfizer vaccine about a month ago, then we heard about Moderna and others.
But how soon could we see rollout in our Houston area?
And how have vaccines been developed so quickly?
We also need to keep in mind the reality of the pandemic – that we're starting to see a post-Thanksgiving case surge, which could be worsened by the December holidays, and that masks and social distancing are still a proven way to stay safe even as vaccines are being rolled out.
Today, vaccine and health experts help us understand the science, the complications and the hope before us.
Guests are:
- Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine
- Co-director of Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development
- Director of Nutrition and Chronic Disease Prevention, Harris County Public Health
Houston Public Media reporter Matt Harab also joins Ernie with updates from today’s Mayor of Houston press conference, including:
- The city’s health department is reporting a positivity rate of 8.8% (relatively steady for about the past 3 – 4 weeks).
- Harris County hospitals are today reporting 382 COVID-19 patients needing intensive care (about 25% of county's ICU beds, up from 320 patients or about 21% of ICU bed capacity from a week ago).
Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues.
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