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Variant detected in Houston’s wastewater

Dec

Omicron live updates: Variant detected in Houston’s wastewater As the COVID-19 pandemic has swept the globe, more than 5.2 million people have died from the disease worldwide, including over 789,000 Americans. ABC News ABC News

The omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 has been found in Houston’s wastewater, the Houston Health Department announced Monday night. "The detection is the first indication the new variant is in Houston, although a case has not yet been confirmed in the city," the department said.

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Arizona hospital executives issue plea as virus cases rise

Nov

Arizona hospital executives issue plea as virus cases rise | AP News PHOENIX (AP) — Hospital executives and public health authorities across Arizona pleaded Tuesday for people to get vaccinated and do everything possible to avoid spreading the coronavirus as they gird for another surge in cases that threatens once again to overwhelm the state’s health care system. AP NEWS

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2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge

Nov

2 New Mexico school districts close down, citing COVID surge SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — At least two schools in New Mexico are sending students home early this week for remote learning, citing concerns over a coronavirus infection surge. Students at Santa Fe Public Schools will go remote starting Tuesday ahead of the Thanksgiving break, representing the largest voluntary closure of K-12 schools this semester. AP NEWS

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Schools have the power to decide whether to shut their doors or stay open.

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Texas court says hospital can’t be forced to offer ivermectin to covid patient on ventilator

Nov

Texas court says hospital can’t be forced to offer ivermectin to covid patient on ventilator The Food and Drug Administration has not approved or authorized ivermectin for covid treatment, though there is widespread interest in the drug on the fringes of the Internet and in some right-wing circles. Andrew Jeong Washington Post

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District federal judges orders halt to Texas governor's mask mandate ban in schools

Nov

Judge orders halt to Texas mask mandate ban in schools AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge on Wednesday ordered a halt to the enforcement of Texas' ban on mask mandates in the state's schools. AP NEWS

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Texas voters pass statewide COVID-inspired measures

Nov

Texas voters pass statewide COVID-inspired measures The COVID-19 pandemic led to a pair of statewide constitutional amendments that passed Tuesday.Get market news worthy of your time with Axios Markets.

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Coronavirus infections at U.S. meat plants nearly 3 times higher than previous estimates -House subcommittee

Oct

Coronavirus infections at U.S. meat plants far higher than previous estimates -House subcommittee Workers at the leading U.S. meatpacking plants experienced cases and death from COVID-19 that were up to three times previous estimates, according to a report by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis seen by Reuters. Leah Douglas Reuters

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More than 40 Texas hospitals face ICU bed shortages

Oct

More than 40 Texas hospitals face ICU bed shortages Hospitals in Texas have reported an increased number of full intensive care units (ICUs) as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to ravage communities. Monique Beals TheHill

Hospitals in Texas have reported an increased number of full intensive care units (ICUs) as the delta variant of the coronavirus continues to ravage communities.

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