There was plenty of excitement as Haskett Jr. High welcomed students for the very first time, but all of this happened as local health officials continue to paint a grim backdrop for back to school as COVID-19 cases hospitalizations continue to rise.
Today is Dr. Umair Shah s last day as Harris Co. health authority
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HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) Dr. Umair Shah has played a key role in Harris County the past few months in the fight against COVID-19, and his efforts haven t gone unnoticed. It s very bittersweet to leave this fantastic community behind and all these partners, Dr. Shah told ABC13 during Thursday night s COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall.
He s taking a new job as the next health secretary in Washington state after leading Harris County s health department since 2013.
The Harris Co. Public Health Authority is heading to Washington state to serve as secretary of health, but first, he has a warning for Houstonians.