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Tag: Threat level

The Coronavirus in Greater Houston

Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level raised to ‘red’ as region’s infection rate hits record high

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on January 10, 2022 · This comes after the county's positivity rate surpassed 34% as of Monday -- the highest it’s ever been since the pandemic began.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo Threat level

THE CORONAVIRUS IN GREATER HOUSTON

The first death related to the COVID-19 omicron variant was reported in Harris County

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 20, 2021 · Hospital officials say positive omicron cases are doubling every two to three days.

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The Coronavirus In Greater Houston

Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level was lowered again, amid a drop in key indicators

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on November 3, 2021 · Hidalgo last raised the COVID threat level in August, when the more transmissible delta variant caused a fourth wave of the pandemic across Texas. The county previously hit its highest threat level in June 2020, which lasted until May.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 Harris County Public Health Lina Hidalgo Threat level

Politics

Judge In Fort Bend County Issues Restraining Order Against Gov. Abbott’s Mask, Vaccine Mandate Ban

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 11, 2021 · Fort Bend County Judge KP George also raised the county's COVID-19 threat level from "orange" to "red."

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The Coronavirus In Greater Houston

Fort Bend County Raises COVID-19 Threat Level Due To Spread Of Delta Variant

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on August 3, 2021 · The threat level will increase from "yellow," or moderate risk, to "orange," indicating a significant risk of exposure to the virus in Fort Bend County.

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Harris County considers spending $6 million to expand reproductive healthcare services

Rebecca Noel

Posted on March 13, 2023 · The money, if authorized by county commissioners, will go toward increased access to contraception and screenings at clinics managed by Harris County Public Health.

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Three-Year Anniversary of the Pandemic; Plus, the Origins of COVID-19

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Posted on March 8, 2023 · What we’ve learned about the virus and the efforts to roll out the vaccine against all obstacles.

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Q&A with Lina Hidalgo: Harris County judge discusses pressing issues facing Houston region

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Posted on March 1, 2023 · Hidalgo touched on a variety of topics on Houston Matters with Craig Cohen, from claims of defunding police to a potential state takeover of HISD to her demeanor since the November election.

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo explains evolving stance on toxic wastewater shipments from Ohio

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on March 1, 2023 · The county's top elected official says she has "no regrets" about her initial pushback regarding toxic wastewater shipments to the Houston area in the aftermath of a cargo train derailment in Ohio.

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