5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 22
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Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 22:
1. Fired Harris County Health doctor accused of stealing COVID-19 vaccine, DA Kim Ogg says
A Harris County Public Health doctor is accused of stealing a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced in a press release Thursday.
Officials said Dr. Hasan Gokal stole the vial that contained nine doses while working at the county vaccination site at Lyndsay Lyons Park in Humble on Dec. 29, 2020.
A week later, he told a fellow Harris County Public Health employee, who then reported him to supervisors.
Foreign nationals traveling to Houston and other cities to get vaccinated
Local hospital system CEO: ‘If a few have fallen through the cracks, that is hardly the largest issue that we are dealing with.’
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HOUSTON – Oren Murphy is a former minesweeper for the U.S. Navy and 60 years later, he is navigating the deadly challenge of COVID-19.
“I just dread getting anywhere around it, because I know if I get it I’m probably gone,” said Murphy from inside his Conroe home. At 83 and with bad lungs Murphy desperately wants a vaccination.
He’s not alone.
Others in our area are too, which is why our investigation stunned many. KPRC 2 Investigates discovered foreign nationals who have traveled to Houston and elsewhere are getting vaccinated.