Victoria county COVID-19 cases, hospitalization rate, and state numbers
VICTORIA, Texas - The public health department reports on Saturday, July 31, there are 40 new covid-19 cases in Victoria county. Victoria County COVID-19 Cases Overall in…
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Citizens Medical Center seeing rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations
Staff infections are on the rise as well
VICTORIA, Texas - Citizens medical center is seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, with 90% of the hospitalized patients not vaccinated. Dr. Daniel Cano, the Chief Medical Officer at Citizens…
Masks in schools: Federal guidance divides parents heading into new school year
With U.S. health officials recommending that children mask up in school this fall, parents and policy makers across the nation have been plunged anew into the debate.
U.S. vaccination rates are rising
Even in least-vaccinated Southern states
Originally Published: 31 JUL 21 13:12 ET By Matthew Hilk and Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) -- The pace of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US has risen steadily over the past three weeks, particularly in several Southern states with poor vaccination…
Eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
House leaves town without passing extension
Originally Published: 30 JUL 21 10:29 ET Updated: 30 JUL 21 19:58 ET By Annie Grayer, Phil Mattingly, Kristin Wilson and Melanie Zanona, CNN (CNN) -- An eviction moratorium for renters from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
CDC shares 'pivotal discovery' that led to new mask guidance
Originally Published: 30 JUL 21 13:00 ET Updated: 30 JUL 21 14:01 ET By Michael Nedelman, CNN (CNN) -- A new study shows the Delta Covid-19 variant produced similar amounts of virus in vaccinated and unvaccinated people if they get…
Do I need to get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?
The change in CDC guidance comes two months after the agency eased its initial testing recommendation.
What's different about the Delta variant? Here's what's known
Covid restrictions could get tighter
NEW YORK CITY - JULY 26: People walk out of a store requesting that people wear masks on July 26, 2021 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Due to the rapidly spreading Delta…
Fact-checking Biden's claim on mask mandates and vaccination rates
While announcing measures to incentivize COVID-19 vaccinations, President Biden suggested people in states with high vaccination rates do not need to wear masks. The reality is more complicated.
'The war has changed': CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox
The document — a slide presentation — outlines unpublished data that shows fully vaccinated people might spread the Delta variant at the same rate as unvaccinated people.
American workers face increasing pressure to get vaccinated
As the country witnesses a rise in Covid-19 cases
Originally Published: 29 JUL 21 01:11 ET Updated: 30 JUL 21 08:28 ET By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) -- Unvaccinated American workers are facing increasing pressure to get Covid-19 shots, as the country sees a dramatic…
Governor Abbott issues executive order to provide clarity
AUSTIN, Texas - On Thursday, July 29, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order (GA-38) putting together several existing Covid-19 executive orders. The Governor is attempting…
5 things to know for July 30: Covid-19, immigration, climate, voting rights, Iran
Here is what you need to know
Originally Published: 30 JUL 21 06:37 ET Updated: 30 JUL 21 06:53 ET By AJ Willingham, CNN (CNN) -- Amazon's earnings dipped when Jeff Bezos stepped down as CEO earlier this month. Now it's up to new CEO Andy Jassy…
52 new cases of COVID-19 reported in Victoria County
Local hospital occupancy rate sits at 11.24% on Wednesday
VICTORIA, Texas- The Victoria County Public Health Department (VCPHD) reports 52 new cases of COIVD-19 Thursday evening. View the VCPHD dashboard here. As of Thursday evening, there are: 52 new, confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Victoria County 296 currently active…
Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday
The Biden administration will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after a Supreme Court ruling.
CDC mask guidance met with hostility by leading Republicans
From Texas to South Dakota, Republican leaders responded with hostility and defiance to updated masking guidance from public health officials.
FDA says it's working as fast as possible to fully approve vaccines, as urgency rises amid Covid surge
Full approval could come within the next couple of months
Originally Published: 29 JUL 21 06:03 ET Updated: 29 JUL 21 08:11 ET By Kristen Holmes, Jen Christensen, Jeff Zeleny and Tara Subramaniam, CNN (CNN) -- The US Food and Drug Administration insists it is working as quickly as possible…
Governor Abbott issues executive order due to Covid-19
Restricting transportation of migrants
AUSTIN, Texas - On Wednesday, July 28, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order restricting ground transportation of migrants who pose a risk of carrying Covid-19 into Texas communities. Through the executive order,…
DSHS hosts COVID-19 Vaccine Event targeting Victoria Area families & youth
The vaccine event is today from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
VICTORIA, Texas - With COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the rise in Texas, The Texas Department of State Health Services is launching a new campaign to promote vaccination, with a greater focus on young people in the Lone Star State.…
Pfizer data suggest third dose of Covid-19 vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against Delta variant
Data shows that antibody levels are much higher after a third dose
Originally Published: 28 JUL 21 08:55 ET By Jacqueline Howard, CNN (CNN) -- A third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant -- beyond the protection afforded by the standard two doses,…
Local doctor suggests more people get fully vaccinated this summer
COVID-19 cases continue to increase in Victoria County. A local doctor expressed his concern for those who are unvaccinated.
VICTORIA, Texas - One local doctor wants more people vaccinated in order to stay protected from COVID-19 this summer. Dr. Sidney Ontai a family physician with…
30 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria County Tuesday
228 active cases in Victoria County
The Victoria County Public Health Department said there are 30 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday.
COVID-19 vaccine information event Wednesday in Victoria
Event will be at Walmart Supercenter on Navarro
The Texas Department of State Health Services will hold pop-up events at Walmart locations across the state to talk with parents and families about the importance of vaccination for younger Texans as they prepare for next school year and as the Delta variant spreads more widely in Texas.
CDC reverses course on masks in areas where virus is surging; schools included in new guidance
Scientists cited new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread among vaccinated people in announcing new CDC mask recommendations.
