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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Tag: monkeypox vaccines

Health & Science

Houston monkeypox cases rise to nearly 200, officials say

Haya Panjwani

Posted on August 10, 2022 · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.

Tags city of houston harris county Houston Health Department Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines

Town Square

Is there still time to contain the monkeypox virus outbreak?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on August 1, 2022 · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.

Tags Dr. Susan McLellan houston Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines UTMB Health virus

Health & Science

Houston region to receive more monkeypox vaccine doses as case numbers climb

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on July 29, 2022 · More than 16,000 additional doses are being sent by the CDC, but the Houston Health Department says it could be several days before the first of three shipments arrives.

Tags cdc Harris County Public Health Houston Health Department Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines

Health & Science

Houston hits pause on monkeypox vaccinations amid shortage

Ariel Worthy

Posted on July 28, 2022 · Monkeypox vaccine has not been widely available nationwide, and widespread vaccination is not recommended at this time. 

Tags Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo houston Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Monkeypox monkeypox vaccines

Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
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Houston ISD needs more equipment for active shooter situation, superintendent says

Cory McGinnis / Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 10, 2022 · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.

Tags Active Shooter Situation city of houston hisd houston Houston ISD Millard House II Monkeypox

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New Harris County pickleball courts to open as interest in sport grows

Ariel Worthy

Posted on August 8, 2022 · The sport -- a mix of badminton, ping pong and tennis -- is growing in popularity around the country and in the Houston area.

Tags Commissioner Jack Cagle harris county pickleball

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Fort Bend County hosts emergency preparedness meeting

Matthew Thomas

Posted on August 8, 2022 · Participants can get a free hurricane kit for attending.

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Houston

New affordable housing complex for veterans unveiled in Midtown

Ashley Brown

Posted on August 4, 2022 · The Light Rail Lofts has a total of 56 studio apartments, half of which are set aside for veterans and their families earning considerably less than the area median income.

Tags affordable housing city of houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson-Lee homeless veterans housing Mayor Sylvester Turner

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