Health & Science
As Texas Schools Reopen, Kids With COVID-19 Are Filling Hospitals In Record Numbers
Posted on · More than 200 kids are now in Texas hospitals. That's higher than previous peaks during the pandemic.
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Health & Science
Texas Has Seen Nearly 9,000 COVID-19 Deaths Since February. All But 43 Were Unvaccinated People
Posted on · Preliminary data shows 99.5% of COVID-related deaths in Texas were among unvaccinated people, according to the Department of State Health Services.
Health & Science
HIV Drug Program Serving Thousands Of Low-Income Texans Will Avoid Waitlist — For Now
Posted on · The program was considering a waitlist to help cut costs after it faced a $100 million budget shortfall.
Health & Science
Proposed Cuts To Life-Saving HIV Drug Program Due In Part To Software Glitch
Posted on · A software glitch concealed $35 million in HIV drug costs to program administrators.
Health & Science
Texas Will Open Vaccine Eligibility To All Adults Monday
Posted on · “We are closing in on 10 million doses administered in Texas, and we want to keep up the momentum as the vaccine supply increases,” an official from the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Energy & Environment
Winter Storm Caused At Least 57 Deaths, With Most Fatalities Resulting From Hypothermia
Posted on · The deaths occurred in at least 25 counties. And 25 of the fatalities occurred in Harris County. Some Texas deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning and medical equipment failure.
Health & Science
Texans 50 And Older Will Be Eligible For A COVID-19 Vaccine Starting March 15
Posted on · Before the Wednesday announcement, already between 10 million and 13 million people — more than one-third of Texas’ population — were eligible, according to state health officials.