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Ask the Doctor: The Latest on the New COVID Variant XBB.1.5, Long COVID, Flu and RSV

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on January 10, 2023 · Medical experts weigh in on the recent developments in the fight against the virus in the U.S. and abroad.

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Town Square

Ask the Doctor: Will We See A “Triple-demic” of COVID, Flu, and RSV? Plus, the Latest on the Zero-COVID Policy Protests in China

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 30, 2022 · Our experts address concerns over the spread of illness, especially during the holiday season.

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As funding for Long COVID research runs out, Houston area advocate calls for at least $1 billion a year over next decade

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on December 5, 2023 · Research for Long COVID used to be funded by the National Institutes of Health. Advocates are asking for at least $1 billion over the next 10 years for research funding and clinical trials.

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Texas House passes ban on COVID vaccine mandates by private employers, raises fine to $50K

Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, The Texas Newsroom

Posted on October 25, 2023 · The bill now goes back to the Texas Senate since the version passed by the House makes some minor changes to the version passed by the upper chamber two weeks ago.

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Harris County Public Health offering new COVID-19 booster shots

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on October 11, 2023 · Director Ericka Brown said while it’s too soon to tell how many people will get the updated vaccines, they’re free of charge if residents don’t have health insurance or the insurance does not cover the costs.

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