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
The city of Plano is expected to enforce Gov. Greg Abbott's order requiring residents to wear masks at most businesses and public spaces. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
City of Plano to enforce governor's order requiring masks in public spaces—including warnings, fines
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Survey: Texans support emphasis on improving economy, safety, pollution to address overall health
The city of Plano on June 30 issued a "strong recommendation" that most businesses require their employees and guests to wear face coverings to slow the spread of the coronavirus. (Courtesy Pexel)
Plano issues a 'strong recommendation' that businesses require masks—here's what that means
In the last two weeks, the number of active Plano cases of COVID-19 has risen by 40%. (Community Impact staff)
Update: Collin County corrects reporting discrepancy, bringing latest active COVID-19 case total to 551
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
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
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
More than a dozen residents of a Plano assisted-living community have tested positive for the coronavirus as the city continues the process of testing all of its long-term care facilities. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Plano confirms coronavirus outbreak at Arbor Hills Memory Care Community
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