Health & Science
NRG Park Vaccination Site To Prioritize Vulnerable Communities, Serve At Least 126,000
Posted on · The site will administer 6,000 first doses per day for three weeks, before switching to second doses for the next three weeks.
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Health & Science
In Tuskegee, Painful History Shadows Efforts To Vaccinate African Americans
Posted on · A lingering mistrust of the medical system among many Black people is rooted in the infamous 20th century U.S. study of syphilis that left Black men in Tuskegee, Ala., to suffer from the disease.
Health & Science
Essential Workers Vie For Vaccine Priority As Texas Enters Phase 1C
Posted on · Frontline essential workers were not part of the first two rounds of COVID-19 vaccine priority. Now, they want to make sure they're included in the next phase.
Energy & Environment
Weekly Oil And Gas Update: Houston Companies Once Again See Oil Rise Above $55 Per Barrel
Posted on · Plus: the oilfield services sector added more than 8,000 jobs last month after losing more than 100,000 in 2020.
Health & Science
New Study Says More Than 40% Of Texans Don’t Want Or Aren’t Sure About A COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on · More than 40% of Texans say they will get vaccinated once they are able to do so.
Coronavirus
Biden Administration Will Ship COVID-19 Vaccines Directly To Pharmacies
Posted on · The program will begin with about 1 million doses a week sent to thousands of retail pharmacies. The White House is stressing that equity of vaccine distribution is a key component of the effort.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Pharmacies In Houston Set To Receive COVID-19 Vaccines From The Biden Administration
Posted on · State health officials say the boost in doses is due to a 30% increase in the Moderna vaccine that’s being provided by the federal government and a one-time return of 126,750 doses of the Pfizer vaccine that Texas had been required to set aside for vaccinating residents and staff at long-term care facilities.
Town Square
Harris County Gets ‘Ready’ For Vaccine Registration
Posted on · The relaunched site crashed on its first day due to heavy traffic but has now been accessible to those who want to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus
The Biden Administration Is Working To Buy 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccine Doses
Posted on · The Biden administration says it plans to buy an additional 100 million doses from both Moderna and Pfizer and pledges greater transparency with state and local leaders about supply expectations.
Harris County
Judge Throws Out Case Against Harris County Doctor Accused Of Stealing Vaccines
Posted on · "The Court emphatically rejects this attempted imposition of the criminal law on the professional decisions of a physician," read an order from the judge.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Liberty County Vaccine Hub Opens Registration
Posted on · Houston Methodist Hospital is the top vaccine provider in the state, vaccinating about 77,000 people as of Tuesday.
Town Square
The Challenges of COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Posted on · 2,600 available slots for the COVID-19 vaccine were filled 16 minutes after reservations went live, according to the director for the Houston Health Department.
Coronavirus
Coronavirus In Greater Houston: Production On 2 Vaccine Candidates Begins At Texas A&M
Posted on · As Texas attempts to ramp up testing, Houston this week will look to set up its vaccine "mega site."
Coronavirus
Texas’ COVID Vaccine Rollout Is Confusing. Here’s A Simple Explanation Of What’s Happening
Posted on · Rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has gotten off to a slow and frustrating start for some people across the state. Texas Newsroom partner KUT answered some questions.
Town Square
The Year in COVID
Posted on · This week Town Square reflects on the events that defined 2020 in a three-part special series. These memorable roundtable discussions feature some of our favorite guests in the past year to discuss the leading events that have shaped our lives.