Posted on · As of Sept. 13, the 14-day rolling daily case average of cases dropped by over 50% over the span of two weeks, according to Harris County Public Health.
Posted on · Researchers will try to determine if one-tenth the normal dose of the JYNNEOS vaccine is just as effective as a full dose.
Posted on · Our experts discuss the latest on COVID and monkeypox, education and the laws coming into play in Texas schools, and the judge appointed special master in the FBI’s investigation into the documents seized at Mar-a-Lago.
Posted on · The person was immunocompromised, and officials said Tuesday they are trying to determine what role the virus played in the death. This is Texas' first death of someone with monkeypox.
Posted on · School, itself, is a low-risk environment for the spread of monkeypox, but some high schoolers are sexually active, and some are involved in high-risk relationships.
Posted on · The infected inmate, a man in his 30s, was booked into the jail Aug. 15, appeared in court two days later and reported monkeypox symptoms Aug. 21, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Posted on · "It's time to be vigilant, to get ahead of the virus, to surround it, by ensuring that the population most at risk is vaccinated," said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Posted on · The number of monkeypox cases in Texas has surpassed 1,000 — an increase of more than 50% since last week. The state’s count also includes Texas’ first presumptive pediatric case in Harris County.
Posted on · The child is asymptomatic as of now and does not attend a school or daycare.
Posted on · The CDC's recommendations no longer requires quarantining if exposed to the virus, or screenings for symptoms.
Posted on · HISD Superintendent says he is asking the board for 200 rifles and ballistic shields in order to be prepared for an active shooter situation.
Posted on · Houston Health Department expects Houston will see similar trends to areas like New York City.
Posted on · Houston received over 16,000 Monkeypox vaccines, but demand still remains high.
Posted on · The county only has about 250 vaccines left, according to Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Posted on · With much still to understand about the monekypox virus, an infectious disease expert addresses concerns about vaccines and how the virus is spread.