Winter storm could be good news in fight against COVID-19
Across Central Texas, hundreds of thousands of people have spent the last week stuck inside their houses as a result of historic winter storms. Now, local health officials are hopeful the unofficial shutdown could bring good news in the region s battle with COVID-19.
and last updated 2021-02-20 00:10:35-05
WACO, Texas â Across Central Texas, hundreds of thousands of people have spent the last week stuck inside their houses as a result of historic winter storms.
Now, local health officials are hopeful the unofficial shutdown could bring good news in the region s battle with COVID-19.
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Texas sees fewer flu cases, tests taken compared to last year
Experts credit low numbers to COVID-19 precautions
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This flu season, hospital labs reported only 620 positive cases between January 17, 2021, and the end of the month, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
During this time last year, there were more than 30,000 flu cases, although more labs reported results.
Kelly Craine with the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District says the dip in cases has a lot to do with the precautions weâve taken for COVID-19.
âWearing a mask, social distancing, staying home when you re sick, all of these things protect you from a number of respiratory diseases, and the flu is one of those,â she said.
Frustrations continue to rise as COVID-19 vaccines are few and far between for some folks to find. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick hopes to change, writing a letter to the Expert Vaccination Allocation Panel on Thursday.