The Coronavirus in Greater Houston
Houston fire and police staff still have the lowest COVID-19 vaccine compliance rates among city employees, records show
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner's requirement has been in effect since October.
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UT researchers warn COVID hospitalizations will surge beyond previous high
Posted on · Texas’ healthcare system will see the largest surge in coronavirus patients since the onset of the pandemic, according to the University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium.
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As COVID-19 leads to hospital worker burnout, Harris County will spend $41.5 million to hire hundreds of nurses
Posted on · The 664 new nurses will be spread to hospitals across the county, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said.
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Texans looking for COVID tests after the holidays find long lines, delayed results
Posted on · Across the state, people are waiting hours in line to get tested and seeing delayed results as cities and counties deal with a testing shortage.
The Coronavirus in Greater Houston
Harris County’s COVID-19 threat level raised to ‘red’ as region’s infection rate hits record high
Posted on · This comes after the county's positivity rate surpassed 34% as of Monday -- the highest it’s ever been since the pandemic began.
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Texans are seeing COVID test scams. Here are three tips to avoid them
Posted on · The highly contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus has Texans searching for testing sites, but some places and some home tests may be scams.
Abortion
Texas’ 6-week abortion ban goes back before a federal appeals court
Posted on · Plaintiffs said it was unusual for the Fifth Circuit to delay holding oral arguments after the Supreme Court's ruling and that it simply had to remand the case.
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Reflections on the January 6 Insurrection
Posted on · Political leaders give their recounts of that tragic day on Capitol Hill and what the way forward looks like.
Coronavirus
Harris County can now impose mask mandates, a state appeals court rules
Posted on · Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is expected to appeal the decision to the Texas Supreme Court.
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A Closer Look at the revised CDC Guidelines on Quarantine and Isolation
Posted on · Experts share lessons we should be learning as we live through this COVID-19 Pandemic.
Politics
Gov. Abbott sues Biden administration over vaccine mandate for service members
Posted on · Abbott accused the Biden administration of violating the Second Militia clause of the Constitution and undermining his commander-in-chief power.
Health & Science
FEMA opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas
Posted on · The Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites in Texas counties with high positivity rates and growing hospitalizations. Governor Greg Abbot requested support from the Biden administration last week.
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What does it take to become a vaccine ambassador?
Posted on · Building trust within the local community is key in encouraging others to get vaccinated, experts say.
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COVID Cases continue to surge in 2022. Here’s what you need to know
Posted on · Experts provide local and international perspectives and updates on Omicron, vaccines, boosters, and rapid testing.
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Last February’s winter storm death toll has increased to 246, a new report says
Posted on · The report says Harris County accounted for 43 out of the 246 deaths in Texas that were related to the February 2021 winter storm.