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The agency argues that vaccinated people are safe without masks. But the guidance leaves room for plenty of unvaccinated people to mingle dangerously, and many argue that this is fueling case surges. -
Gabriel C. Pérez/KUTHospitals in Central Texas are seeing an “incredible increase” in the number of people being hospitalized for COVID-19 and placed in ICUs, officials said Friday.
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The CDC says COVID-19 was the largest factor, along with drug overdoses, homicides, diabetes and chronic liver disease. The decline was even greater for Hispanic men. -
Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas schoolchildren will not face mask requirements as they return to school later this summer.
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Two federal agencies issued the highest warning to Americans against traveling to the United Kingdom and four other countries due to rising COVID-19 cases.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance for schools on Monday, recommending universal masking for students over the age of 2.
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A combination of the delta variant and low vaccination rates in much of Texas means the pandemic is not over. But there are things you can do to stay healthy.
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"We don't have to reinvent the wheel. We know what to do. We know what works," Local Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said. "Masks stop the spread, and vaccinations stop severe disease and illness."
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The extension comes as the federal moratorium on evictions is set to expire on July 31.
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The Williamson County and Cities Health District is now recommending people — regardless of vaccination status— wear a mask in public, keep 6 feet apart from others they don’t live with and avoid crowds.
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The Texas House Democratic Caucus moved some meetings with advocates online after a handful of representatives in Washington tested positive for the virus. Members are also following protocols like wearing masks.
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Austin-area state Rep. Celia Israel and Trey Martinez Fischer of San Antonio are among the fully vaccinated Texas House Democratic Caucus members who tested positive for the virus.
