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Harris County remains at the severe threat level on its coronavirus threat meter as major indicators of viral spread—including the testing positivity rate and occupancy in intensive care units—have stalled above thresholds that would prompt the county to lower the threat level. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
6:35 PM Apr 14, 2021 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Major indicators remain stalled for another week
After several weeks of declines across the main metrics by which the COVID-19 pandemic is being measured—including daily new case counts, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate—trend lines were largely flat in the first week of April. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:11 PM Apr 7, 2021 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Trend lines stay flat through first week of April
Houston
4:40 PM Apr 2, 2021 CDT
'How much more can we take?': Pandemic leads to rise in anxiety, depression in Cy-Fair
An ongoing drop in daily new-case counts of COVID-19 in Harris County in the first half of March slowed down in the second half of the month, according to the latest data from the Harris County Public Health Department. However, COVID-19 hospitalization numbers have continued to fall. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:03 PM Mar 31, 2021 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Drop in daily cases hits plateau as hospitalizations keep falling
As of March 19, more than 25,000 vaccines have been distributed to various Katy-area providers, including local hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:18 AM Mar 29, 2021 CDT
Harris County health officials focus on access, education in vaccine rollout
From left: Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Precinct 1 Commissioner Rodney Ellis speak on equitable practices in vaccine distribution at a March 25 press conference. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County judge's office)
Houston
2:10 PM Mar 25, 2021 CDT
‘No one gets left behind’: Harris County prioritizes COVID-19 vaccine access for vulnerable residents
The number of patients with COVID-19 in Harris County hospitals fell to 1,062 on March 24, including 789 patients in general wards and 273 patients in intensive care units, according to data from the Southeast Texas Regional Advisory Council. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
7:15 PM Mar 24, 2021 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: ICU hospitalizations hit lowest point since before Thanksgiving
The coronavirus testing positivity rate in Harris County continued to decline over the first half of March after a brief upward tick at the end of February, according to data from the Harris County Public Health Department.(Community Impact staff)
Houston
8:02 PM Mar 18, 2021 CDT
Harris County coronavirus count: Testing positivity continues downward trend after brief uptick
Houston Methodist hospital system officials are making targeted efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine access in marginalized populations, such as the elderly and communities of color. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:31 PM Mar 18, 2021 CDT
How Houston Methodist is making the COVID-19 vaccine more accessible for communities of color
The number of active COVID-19 cases continued to fall over the past week, reaching the lowest point recorded by the Harris County Public Health Department since mid-November. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
5:07 PM Mar 10, 2021 CST
Harris County coronavirus count: Active cases at lowest point since mid-November
One year after the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Texas, the number of people who are now confirmed to have died from the virus in Harris County has reached 3,340, according to data from the Harris County Public Health Department. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
10:18 PM Mar 4, 2021 CST
COVID-19 death toll hits 3,340 in Harris County on one-year anniversary of first Texas case
An health care worker with the Baylor College of Medicine holds up a Moderna vaccine. (Courtesy Baylor College of Medicine)
Houston
4:38 PM Mar 4, 2021 CST
Access, education in focus as more vaccines hit Houston area
A mandate will remain in effect for the time being requiring all riders to weak masks on vehicles run by the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, officials announced March 3. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
1:39 PM Mar 3, 2021 CST
Mask mandate to remain in effect for all METRO vehicles, properties
Winter Storm Uri led to closures across the Greater Houston area during the third week of February. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
2:59 PM Feb 25, 2021 CST
‘It’s been a rough year for us’: Expert explains economic effects of winter storm, ongoing pandemic in Houston region
Daily new cases, hospitalizations and the testing positivity rate all continued to decline in Harris County over the past week, but public health officials warned the drop in cases may be due in part to Winter Storm Uri, which shut down county testing facilities for at least four days and delayed data reporting. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
6:49 PM Feb 22, 2021 CST
Harris County coronavirus count: Trends continue downward as winter storm temporarily muddles data
Harris County residents should brace for more winter weather this week. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management)
Houston
5:54 PM Feb 15, 2021 CST
‘Things will likely get worse before they get better’: Judge Lina Hidalgo tells Harris County residents to brace for more winter weather
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Houston
8:40 AM
Mental health experts: Effects of COVID-19 stress enter second year
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommended health providers pause distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine April 13. (Olivia Aldridge/Community Impact Newspaper)
Austin
11:00 AM
State, federal health authorities recommend pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine after 6 rare, severe blood clots
Houston
1:23 PM
Restaurant, business and church leaders reflect on year of COVID-19
The Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities conducted its second survey last fall to explore the needs of individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities amid the pandemic. Here are the survey results. (Designed by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:00 AM
Lake Houston-area organizations providing services to disability community offer stability throughout pandemic
As of March 19, more than 25,000 vaccines have been distributed to various Katy-area providers, including local hospitals, clinics and pharmacies. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:27 AM
Harris County health officials focus on access, education in vaccine rollout
More than 85,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered to Lake Houston-area residents, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
8:00 AM
Lake Houston vaccine rollout: 85,000-plus doses administered as vaccine eligibility expands
More than 113,000 doses of coronavirus vaccine have been administered to Spring-Klein-area residents, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
8:00 AM
Spring, Klein vaccine rollout: Over 113,000 doses administered as eligibility expands
Houston
7:00 AM
COVID-19 magnifies gaps in resources, access for area communities of color
The Coalition for the Homeless and The Way Home conducted the 2021 Homeless Count and Survey from Jan. 19-29. (Courtesy the CKP Group)
Houston
9:07 AM
DATA: 1 in 7 unsheltered Greater Houston-area individuals cites COVID-19 as cause of homelessness
Roughly a quarter of the population in the Spring-Klein area has been vaccinated as of March 15. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
8:00 AM
Spring, Klein vaccine rollout: After 90 days, almost 100K vaccinated