Posted on · It’s still unclear what the increase in cases will mean for the state, but doctors and hospitals say Texas is better prepared to face a surge than before.
Posted on · Texas’ Chief State Epidemiologist says nearly 99% of the state population has developed at least some immune response to COVID-19. However, other public health experts caution the virus can be unpredictable.
Posted on · While some of the state’s restaurants and bars have dealt with temporary closures or staffing shortages fueled by the COVID-19 variant, others have been relatively unscathed.
Posted on · Houston inpatient addiction treatment centers are experiencing staffing shortages and other issues during the latest wave.
Posted on · Texas’ healthcare system will see the largest surge in coronavirus patients since the onset of the pandemic, according to the University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.
Posted on · On Monday's show: The swiftly spreading omicron variant has led to cancellations of performances across Houston and even some restaurants closing. We get updates on each. And veterinarian Dr. Lori Teller answers your questions.
Posted on · Experts share lessons we should be learning as we live through this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Posted on · Building trust within the local community is key in encouraging others to get vaccinated, experts say.
Posted on · Experts provide local and international perspectives and updates on Omicron, vaccines, boosters, and rapid testing.
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with Dr. Wesley Long, director of microbiology at Houston Methodist, about a new study reporting decreased hospitalization rates among omicron patients.
Posted on · The seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases topped 280,000 this week as the omicron variant spreads rapidly across the country, according to Johns Hopkins University's tracker.
Posted on · "We must expand the availability of COVID-19 testing and our hospital capacity now," a statement from the Texas Restaurant Association says.
Posted on · More than 1,400 flights canceled worldwide Monday, adding to thousands canceled over the Christmas weekend. And across the country, long lines continued at COVID-19 testing sites.
Posted on · University of Texas at Austin researchers project a statewide surge in coronavirus cases over the next few weeks will outpace the nation as a whole.
Posted on · Hospital workers across the state are weary, burned out, and generally frustrated by what appears to be another strain on an already exhausted workforce that could be reaching its limits.