Jerry Quijano
Host and ReporterJerry Quijano is a producer and host. A native south Texan, he joined the KUT staff after graduating from Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Jerry was part of NPR’s Next Generation initiative at KUT in 2017. When he’s not in the studio, Jerry enjoys collecting vinyl records.
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El departamento dijo que está buscando la manera de vacunar a los residentes en sitios como complejos de apartamentos o durante la distribución de comida por parte del distrito escolar de Austin, en vez de requerir que la gente se inscriba en línea. -
The department said it's looking at ways to vaccinate people at sites like apartment complexes and Austin Independent School District meal pickups, rather than requiring them to sign up online.
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House Bill 1535 would make people with all forms of cancer and veterans suffering with post traumatic stress disorder eligible for the Texas Compassionate Use Registry.
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Dr. Mark Escott also said that while cases and hospitalizations are declining, the slow rate of decline will delay a move to a lower risk level.
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El Dr. Mark Escott expresó su preocupación acerca de las fiestas de Pascua este fin de semana y dijo que abril será un mes crítico porque más personas recibirán la vacuna.
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Dr. Mark Escott expressed concern about Easter gatherings this weekend and said April will be a critical month as more people get vaccinated.
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Dr. Mark Escott said there won't be enough vaccine doses to vaccinate everyone who signs up, so Austin Public Health will need to prioritize groups most at risk.
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With small increases in hospitalizations and statewide restrictions ending Wednesday, Dr. Mark Escott is recommending the area not loosen guidelines to prevent the virus from spreading.
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El promedio diario de hospitalizaciones por coronavirus ha caído por debajo de 30 por primera vez desde mediados de noviembre. APH indicó que todavía está esperando a ver el impacto que tendrá la tormenta de febrero en el número de casos.
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The rolling average for daily coronavirus hospitalizations has dropped below 30 for the first time since mid-November. APH is still waiting to see impacts from February’s winter storm, though.
