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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.
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.
Posted on · A new study calculates just how much racial health disparities cost Texans in terms of human life and the economy.
Posted on · The group of 36 mayors said getting direct shipments would lead to a more efficient public health response.
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.
Posted on · Hospitals deal with limited intensive care units as they take in a growing number of COVID-19 patients in the city.
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.
Posted on · As Texas attempts to ramp up testing, Houston this week will look to set up its vaccine "mega site."
Posted on · State health officials said Sunday that 28 hubs will be getting 158,825 doses this week.
Posted on · Former At-Large Houston City Council Member Melissa Noriega aided with Harvey recovery efforts in her work with BakerRipley
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.
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.
Posted on · While the industry as a whole did well, many funeral homes had more work than they would like due to the pandemic.
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.
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%.
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.