Houston s COVID-19 vaccine strategy shifts from mega sites to smaller clinics in underserved communities
Many people waiting for the shot aren t able to get to busy mega sites. With 9,000 doses coming each week, the city is pushing them out into underserved communities. Author: David Gonzalez (KHOU), KHOU 11 Staff Published: 7:05 PM CST February 6, 2021 Updated: 7:05 PM CST February 6, 2021
HOUSTON For the second week, Houston has opted to distribute its limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines through smaller sites throughout the city instead of hosting mega sites. Mass distribution sites are good for numbers. Make your numbers look good. But when it comes to the people who are disproportionately impacted, they’re not good for equity, said Houston mayor Sylvester Turner.
Survey: One-third of Texans unlikely to get COVID-19 vaccine
A new survey suggests about a third of Texans are unlikely to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
HOUSTON - While demand remains high for the COVID-19 vaccine, a new survey suggests about a third of Texans don t want it.
We’ve seen the images of long lines, heard the stories of people who are frustrated with trying to schedule an appointment for the vaccine, and even those who tried to cheat the system to get ahead of the line to try to get their dose. But there are some who aren’t willing to go through all the hassle to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
In the first weeks of Texas’ vaccine rollout, confusion and frustration abounds for residents desperate for a shot
The state opted against a one-size-fits-all approach to vaccinations, and a patchwork of strategies emerged, varying by hub and exacerbating frustration among residents.
Tracie Pannell moved from Collin to Fannin County a few years ago, and during the pandemic, she s found that living in a rural area has fewer resources than an urban one.(Vernon Bryant / Staff Photographer)
Tracie Pannell is willing to drive as far as she needs to for a vaccine.
Pannell, 55, moved a few years ago from Plano about 40 miles northeast to the tiny town of Whitewright, along with her 68-year-old husband and 77-year-old mother. They all have serious health conditions and want protection from COVID-19 as soon as possible.
Texas becomes 2nd state to surpass 2 million COVID-19 cases behind California
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AUSTIN, Texas (KTRK) Texas has become the second U.S. state with more than 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases as the nation continues to face a surge of infections, according to data from Johns Hopkins University early Wednesday.
The nation s second-most populous state has recorded 2,014,645 coronavirus cases with 30,895 deaths since the pandemic began in early March, according to the count on the Johns Hopkins website.
Texas is just behind California, the most populous state, in recording the highest number of positive coronavirus tests. The true number of infections is likely higher because many people haven t been tested, and studies suggest people can be infected and not feel sick.
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