Valley doctors continue to be on high alert as they see more patients with respiratory illnesses — they are reporting more children are also dealing with fevers and cough.
With companies dropping mask mandates nationwide, the regional director for the Texas Department of State Health Services is warning the public that another surge could happen if they stop masking up.
New data from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) shows COVID-19 cases, hospitalization and deaths have slightly declined across the Valley.
Following the announcement of the first Omicron variant case in the U.S., health officials in Texas and the Valley are watching for the first case in the state.