'February Will Be A Dark Time For Death' Says Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins On Coronavirus
A total of 2,270 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after 39 more deaths were reported Tuesday.
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A total of 2,270 Dallas County residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19 illness after 39 more deaths were reported Tuesday.
"The pandemic created an immediate threat to the health and safety of the general public requiring emergency response and protective measures throughout the state," FEMA said in a news release.
The state of Texas has learned it'll receive more than 385,000 vaccine doses to combat COVID-19 next week. That's 50,000 more doses – a 16% increase.
Hospitalizations from the novel coronavirus continue to surge across Texas. On Wednesday, state health officials reported 450 new COVID-19 deaths as fatalities rapidly mount.
"Texas must avoid an additional surge in cases. Hospitals can't take much more. Fatalities are still increasing," the Department of State Health Services tweeted on its official account.
Coronavirus hospitalizations remain near their record high and intensive-care units in several regions are at or near capacity, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that were expected to be distributed across the state Monday, Jan. 18, have been delayed by one day.
Texas has administered more than 1 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine—making Texas the national leader in vaccinations.
There's been a lot of buzz about mega COVID-19 vaccination hubs opening in Texas' biggest cities, but as that happens some frontline health care workers in the state remain unprotected.
The CDC is expected to ship first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to more than 225 providers in Texas this week -- including 28 hub providers that will focus on large community vaccination efforts.
COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals numbered 13,921 Friday, Jan. 8, marking the state's 12th consecutive daily record, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Hospitalizations with the illness the coronavirus causes set a ninth-consecutive record by topping 13,300 on Tuesday, with 626 patients requiring intensive care.
"We as individuals control these numbers and our actions drive them up or down. Please follow the recommendations to limit all non-essential activity," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
First, they recommend going online and check your doctor, local hospital, local pharmacy or local health department's website and/or social media for vaccine availability information.
"January and February will likely be our highest months for hospitalizations and new cases," said Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge in North Texas, there's major demand for the vaccine. One doctor calls it a blessing and a curse.
They said no COVID-19 vaccine should be kept 'in reserve' but while state leaders in Texas push for faster vaccinations health officials admit shipments to the state have been delayed or needed to be replaced.
Texas' top health official, Dr. John Hellerstedt, sent a message to health care providers Tuesday labelled "urgent". Concern is growing that much of the COVID-19 vaccine could be sitting unused.
Tuesday afternoon Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,129 new positive cases of COVID-19 in Dallas County, 882 confirmed cases and 247 probable cases.
COVID-19 vaccine providers in Texas, who have already received doses, are being urged by state leaders to give them out as quickly as possible.
Cases of the coronavirus continue to climb in Dallas County. On Monday, Dallas County Health and Human Services reported 1,243 additional positive cases of COVID-19.
Texas Department of State Health Services reported 10,868 patients hospitalized with confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state on Christmas
Once there are no more frontline healthcare workers to vaccinate, Texas DSHS is telling hospitals and clinics to begin Phase 1B of the vaccine plan.
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A First Alert Weather Day remains in effect through Wednesday morning due to continuing dangerous "feels-like" temperatures.
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While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
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While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.
National Security Counselors, a public interest law firm, alleges the Department of Government Efficiency is breaking a federal a law.
Trump is set to axe funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
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