Despite the large number of vaccinations, Dr. Jacquelyn Minter reminded the public that precautions should still be taken to decrease the amount of cases, as the county has recorded 1,006 deaths due to complications from COVID-19. (Courtesy Pexels)
Fort Bend County reaches almost 1 million COVID-19 vaccinations administered
A health expert with Baylor College of Medicine provides advice to stay safe and healthy while celebrating Thanksgiving with family. (Karolina Grabowska/Pexels)
Baylor College of Medicine: Tips for staying safe and healthy this Thanksgiving as the pandemic continues
Texas Medical Center coronavirus update: ICU numbers drop almost 20%; new hospitalizations plateau
Photo of a Moderna vaccine vial
FDA, CDC expand Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster authorizations to all adults
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
Graphics by Community Impact Newspaper staff
Katy area trails Fort Bend, Harris counties in COVID-19 vaccination rate
Multiple locations in Fort Bend County are now offering COVID-19 vaccines for ages 5-11. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Fort Bend County locations distributing COVID-19 vaccine to 5-11-year-olds
Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced the county was lowering its COVID-19 risk level from orange to yellow in a press conference Nov. 12. (Screenshot courtesy Fort Bend County)
Fort Bend County further reduces COVID-19 threat level as case data moves in 'the right direction'
Since the national announcement, area providers have started to vaccinate children, said Dr. Jacquelyn Johnson-Minter, the director of health and human services for Fort Bend County. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Fort Bend County begins rollout of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for ages 5 to 11
Katy ISD will offer free COVID-19 vaccinations for students ages 5 to 11. (Photo courtesy Canva)
Katy ISD to offer COVID-19 vaccinations for students ages 5 to 11
(Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Texas Medical Center coronavirus updates: New hospitalizations continue decline as patient numbers drop below 400
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