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.
Health & Science
Health & Science
One-Third Of COVID-19 Deaths In Texas Are Due To Racial Health Disparities
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
City of Houston
Sylvester Turner Joins Big-City Mayors In Asking Biden For Direct Vaccine Shipments
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
Coronavirus
Report: ICE Fails To Comply With Its Own COVID-19 Safety Protocols
Posted on · Migrants told researchers that they couldn't stay socially distant in ICE detention and they weren't given adequate soap. Then when they complained, staff retaliated.
Town Square
The Search For Vaccines Is On As COVID-19 Cases Climb
Posted on · Hospitals deal with limited intensive care units as they take in a growing number of COVID-19 patients in the city.
Texas
After A Rocky Start, Gov. Greg Abbott Promises To Ramp Up COVID-19 Vaccinations Across Texas
Posted on · Twenty-eight coronavirus vaccination hubs will receive most of the state's next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week, with 158,825 doses shipping to providers able to manage large-scale efforts as more doses arrive in the state.
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 Announces Sites For Next COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment
Posted on · State health officials said Sunday that 28 hubs will be getting 158,825 doses this week.
In-Depth
Harvey Recovery Has Lessons For COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Posted on · Former At-Large Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega aided with Harvey recovery efforts in her work with BakerRipley
Coronavirus
Harris County Confirms Texas’ First Case Of More Contagious COVID-19 Variant
Posted on · The COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 is believed to be up to 70% more transmissible than previously identified strains of the virus, though not more severe.
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.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 Brought More Profit, New Challenges To Texas’ Funeral Industry
Posted on · While the industry as a whole did well, many funeral homes had more work than they would like due to the pandemic.
Town Square
Understanding The New COVID Relief Package And Digging Deeper Into The SolarWinds Cybersecurity Attack
Posted on · It’s all about cybersecurity and nature of misinformation on the first half of the show. Then we switch gears to another topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds: stimulus checks and relief packages.
Coronavirus
Houston Region Passes Threshold For Tougher COVID-19 Restrictions
Posted on · Under Gov. Greg Abbott's orders, if COVID-19 patients made up 15% or more of all hospitalizations, it would automatically trigger restrictions that include the closure of all bars and a reduction of restaurant capacity to 50%.
Coronavirus
How To Get A COVID-19 Vaccine In The Houston Area — If You Qualify, And If It’s Available
Posted on · Vaccines are limited, and are only going to those populations who qualify so far. But here’s how to find a vaccination clinic.