The hospital system’s Willowbrook campus has brought in several changes to ensure children under 12 have an optimal vaccination experience. (Courtesy Houston Methodist)
Houston Methodist adapts to provide services as children ages 5-11 are authorized for COVID-19 vaccination
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: New hospitalizations continue decline as patient numbers drop below 400
A nurse at Nueva Casa De Amigos in Houston administers a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine to a child on Nov. 5. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston Health Department begins administering pediatric coronavirus vaccines
Natalie Blasingame, Scott Henry and Lucas Scanlon defeated each of the three incumbents—John Ogletree, Don Ryan and Bob Covey, respectively—who served on the Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees for more than 15 years in the Nov. 2 election, according to results reported by the Harris County Elections Administrator’s Office.
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has lowered the COVID-19 threat level to Level 2: Orange. (Courtesy Harris County Public Health)
Harris County lowers COVID-19 threat level
The FDA on Oct. 29 authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to include those in the 5-11 age group. (Courtesy Pexels)
FDA greenlights Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5-11
Medical experts from Texas Medical Center institutions are offering helpful advice to stay safe during Halloween. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Trick-or-treating during COVID-19: Tips to stay safe this Halloween
The study found that even though COVID-19 caused an estimated 40% decrease in public transportation use due to fear of the virus, a significant number of essential workers continued to rely on the METRO transit system to get to their jobs as their only source of transportation. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Report finds need for sustainable, reliable public transit throughout COVID-19 pandemic
In August, Harris County officials worked with regional nonprofit Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council to find and hire nurses that were needed in Greater Houston-area hospitals amid a surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the delta variant. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Harris County wraps up $30M emergency nurse procurement initiative
From left, Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Wayne Young, CEO of The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis announced a new community-initiated mental health care project during a press conference Oct. 26. (Screenshot via Facebook Live)
Harris County officials unveil new three-year $8.93M community-initiated mental health care initiative
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: Average daily hospitalizations continue decline, drop below 100 since early July
Artist Joni Zavitsanos is looking to bring faces to the names of those who died as a result of the coronavirus pandemic with her exhibit that will be on display through Jan. 31. (Courtesy Joni Zavitsanos)
Commemorative COVID-19 exhibit opens at The Health Museum
Texas Medical Center: Coronavirus patient numbers drop 25% in one week, dip below 800
Texas Medical Center: Weekly average for COVID-19 hospitalizations continues downward trend, drops to lowest since mid-July
Gov. Greg Abbott on Oct. 11 signed an executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates (Courtesy Office of the Governor)
Gov. Abbott signs executive order banning all COVID-19 vaccine mandates
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: In 3 weeks, patient numbers drop 43%; ICU patients see nearly 24% decrease
On Sept. 28, Gov. Greg Abbott announced six appointees to the Texas Energy Reliability Council. (Courtesy The Texas Tribune)
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Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: Daily average hospitalizations drop 15% week over week; ICU sees dip in number of patients
Amazon built a 219,000-square-foot delivery station in Spring that will open this week. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
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