HEALTH CARE
With a clinical background in internal, pulmonary and critical care medicine, Corry has been with BCM for 20 years. He now focuses primarily on inflammatory lung diseases, such as asthma and smoking-related chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Q&A: Baylor College of Medicine's Dr. David Corry discusses immunity, vaccine production amid COVID-19 pandemic
The new partnership will provide on-site, same-day testing and results for assisted-living facility staff and their residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
State announces partnership for increased COVID-19 testing for patients, staff at assisted-living facilities, nursing homes
Effective July 9, hospitals in more than 100 counties across the state must now postpone elective surgeries unrelated to COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
MAP: Governor expands restrictions on elective surgeries to more than 100 Texas counties
In compliance with Gov. Greg Abbott's July 2 executive order, the University Interscholastic League is requiring the use of facial coverings when practical to do so for all summer activity participants, among other guidelines. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
UIL releases guidelines for conducting summer activities during COVID-19 pandemic
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Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
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Tarrant County expects smooth primary runoff election
The Texas positivity rate for COVID-19 cases has exceeded 10%, which Gov. Greg Abbott previously called a "warning flag." (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Texas’ coronavirus positivity rate exceeds 'warning flag' level Abbott set as businesses reopened
Gov. Greg Abbott issued an order suspending elective surgeries in four counties June 25. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Governor suspends elective surgeries in 4 counties to ensure hospital availability
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced June 25 that face masks must be worn in all county businesses. (Community Impact staff)
Tarrant County to require use of face masks in all county businesses
Scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are projecting a 20% increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in Dallas-Fort Worth over the next two weeks, according to the team’s analysis of recent data. (Courtesy Houston Methodist West Hospital)
Medical model projects coronavirus hospitalizations in DFW to increase by 20%
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Masks now mandatory at businesses in Dallas County to stem coronavirus spread
An upheaval of this magnitude is unprecedented, which makes emotional distress more difficult to manage, said Jessica Martinez, chief clinical officer of the North Texas Behavioral Health Authority. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Regional health authority says COVID-19 is driving an uptick in emotional disorders
As coronavirus cases continue to increase, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on June 8 there will be additional testing sites coming to underserved communities across the state. (Community Impact staff)
Gov. Abbott announces expanded coronavirus testing in underserved communities
Dr. Rawn Bosley is the medical director at Prism Dermatology in Southlake. (Courtesy Prism Dermatology)
Prism Dermatology in Southlake balances virtual, in-person visits amid pandemic