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The number of Texas kids hospitalized with COVID-19 nearly tripled in 2 weeks

Rebekah Morr, KERA / Cory McGinnis

Posted on December 30, 2021 · The number of pediatric hospitalizations is lower than its September peak, but it indicates increased risk for kids in recent weeks.

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Doctors Say Texas Leaders Failed To Stop COVID-19 From Spreading

Paul Flahive, TPR

Posted on September 3, 2021 · Hospitals across the state are running low on pediatric intensive care unit beds. Texas’ Department of State Health Services says only 81 of them remain — and just a couple hundred more regular ICU beds are available in the state of 29 million people.

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