Health & Science
The Delta Variant Will Drive A Steep Rise In U.S. COVID Deaths, A New Model Shows
Posted on · New estimates show the U.S. is on track to see a big rise in cases and more than triple the number of deaths by October.
Tag: cdc
SCOTUS
The Supreme Court Leaves The CDC’s Moratorium On Evictions In Place
Posted on · By a 5-to-4 vote, the court left in place the nationwide moratorium on evictions put in place by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The moratorium is set to expire on July 31.
Health & Science
Nearly All COVID Deaths In U.S. Are Now Among Unvaccinated
Posted on · New data suggests that fewer than 1% of U.S. deaths from COVID-19 in May were in people who were fully vaccinated.
Town Square
Teen COVID Rates Are On The Rise And How To Combat Vaccine Hesitancy
Posted on · We delve into the latest developments with COVID origins, variants, and vaccine mandates.
Town Square
Fully-Vaccinated Individuals Test Positive For COVID In Breakthrough Infections
Posted on · How are fully vaccinated people testing positive for COVID and what are their symptoms? Leading vaccinologists and infectious diseases experts answer your questions.
Houston Matters
How The Latest Mask Guidelines Will Play Out (May 17, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: A closer look at the CDC’s newest mask guidelines, changing racist language in deed restrictions, a veterinarian answers your questions, and an update on sports.
The Coronavirus
Fully Vaccinated People Can Stop Wearing Masks Indoors And Outdoors, CDC Says
Posted on · The loosened guidance should make it easier to reopen schools and workplaces. But the CDC recommends that masks still be worn in crowded indoor settings like public transit and hospitals.
Health & Science
Harris County To Begin Vacinating Kids 12 And Older On Thursday After CDC Guidance
Posted on · According to Harris County Public Health, children 12-15 can now receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at NRG Park.
Texas
Texas Supreme Court Ends Enforcement Of National Eviction Moratorium Statewide
Posted on · Local judges are no longer authorized to pause eviction cases because of the CDC moratorium.
National
Judge: CDC Exceeded Authority In Issuing Eviction Moratorium
Posted on · It's the second such ruling issued by a federal judge in two weeks.
Houston Matters
What New CDC Guidelines Mean For Houston (March 9, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: The implications of the CDC's new guidelines for life in Houston, HISD’s Interim Superintendent is leaving, City Council Member Amy Peck answers your questions, and we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected public health and communities of color one year later.
Town Square
CDC Releases Long Awaited COVID Vaccine Guidelines
Posted on · The CDC vaccine guidelines answer questions from those who have received the vaccine, including if they should continue to wear a mask and if they can travel.
Houston
Houston-Area Renters Could Qualify For $159 Million In Local Emergency Assistance
Posted on · Next week, Houston City Council is set to consider an eviction "grace period" ordinance that would expire at the end of March.
City of Houston
CDC Eviction Moratorium Stopped Less Than 10% Of Houston Court Proceedings
Posted on · Houston landlords haven't been filing fewer eviction cases since the moratorium went into effect, either.
Town Square
Town Square: Global Covid Deaths Eclipse One-Million Mark (Sept. 29, 2020)
Posted on · Experts discuss the pandemic both globally and locally.