Kemp ISD Closes Schools Rest Of Week Due To COVID-19 Outbreak
Superintendent James Young cited a "rapid and significant rise" of positive COVID-19 cases throughout the school district, for the three-day closure.
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Superintendent James Young cited a "rapid and significant rise" of positive COVID-19 cases throughout the school district, for the three-day closure.
"We make this difficult decision after analyzing relevant data regarding COVID-19 in Harris County, Texas," the NRA said in a letter.
There could soon be clear direction for those living and doing business in Dallas County. A decision is set to be made in court on August 24 regarding if the public will or won't have to follow a mask mandate.
It will be in effect beginning Thursday, August 26 through Friday, September 24 and will apply to all students, staff and visitors.
The Lamar County Sheriff's Office, family and friends are mourning the loss of Det. Chris Widner from COVID-19 on Sunday, August 23.
Many North Texas colleges and universities start the fall semester Monday, fully in-person for the first time in nearly a year-and-a-half.
The Houston-area Republican said he is fully vaccinated and hopes the symptoms pass soon.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott reported Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
"It's like they are squatting in these homes they are sitting behind the CDC guidelines," said rental property owner Clint Cash. "People are not going to work."
Monoclonal antibody treatment is recommended for any patient at risk for Covid complications which could include obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, even arthritis.
The school district said the breakdown is 908 students and 185 staff members in quarantine after either testing positive for COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with COVID-19.
The Sheriff's Office said Joseph Rogers was diagnosed with COVID-19, but he had underlying health conditions and it's not clear if COVID-19 caused his death.
Lt. Gov. Patrick made the remarks in response to question about the latest coronavirus surge in Texas.
Pending board approval, the Temporary Virtual Learning Option (TVLO) will begin on Monday, September 13 and continue through the rest of the fall semester.
The district says the parent-led option will be a short-term program it will re-evaluate in six weeks to see if it should continue longer than that.
There will be a COVID-19 vaccination site set up behind Big Tex. Those getting their first dose will receive $20 worth of free fair coupons.
Gov. Abbott said his wife, Cecilia continues to test negative for COVID-19.
On Tuesday, August 17, staff saw 361 children in the emergency department. Almost half turned out to be less urgent or non-emergencies.
DSHS will open its newest COVID-19 antibody infusion center in Fort Worth on Friday, August 20 as well as one in Laredo.
In Texas, all employees and on-site contractors of the U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern District are now required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test.
While Dallas ISD is choosing to defy Governor Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates, other districts are working to make their own decisions.
Statewide data that's also consistent in the Metroplex shows a dip in numbers, but experts are keeping a close eye on the trend as kids are heading back to school.
Texas is planning to open a regional infusion center in Fort Worth where COVID-19 patients will have access to the same monoclonal antibody treatment Governor Greg Abbott has received.
The Big 12 says teams unable to play a game this fall because of COVID-19, or any other reasons, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings.
The board called a special meeting on Tuesday, August 17, to address last week's legal action that reversed the district's mask mandate.
