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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.

Voting groups say mask rules are not being enforced and speakers are required to testify in person. They warn these conditions are not just a threat to public health, they also violate federal law.

When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County Medical Examiners’ Office.

Shane Reilly began sticking flags in his front yard in May to honor each Texan lost to the virus. He now wants to focus his efforts on a more permanent installation.

A majority of U.S. colleges have canceled spring break, in an attempt to curb student travel. But the rise of online classes means students can now attend college from anywhere, including beachside.

Freestanding emergency rooms in Texas have been charging insurance plans thousands of dollars for a single COVID test. Advocates say that will drive up the cost of health care, and they want state lawmakers to step in.

Dr. Mark Escott said the situation in Travis County had worsened and the area could run out of ICU beds in a week.

Adler answers questions about how the vaccine will be distributed and how much it should cost, among other things.

Local health officials are hoping to avoid a repeat of the spike in cases and hospitalizations after other holidays this year.

The pharmaceutical company made the announcement on Monday, saying that one dosing regimen showed the vaccine was 90% effective in preventing infection.