He says officials will continue to monitor COVID-19 trends and adjust safety protocols as needed. First-time jobless claims in Texas jumped to more than 18,000 last week. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. A drive-through COVID-19 testing site near Choctaw Stadium in Arlington will close its doors tonight. The decision comes after a judge issued a temporary restraining order this week over-riding Abbotts executive orderbanning mask mandates. "A shortage of staff in our hospitals. People can get a vaccine in several ways calling their doctor, visiting the county health department, or visiting a vaccine site like Dallas College Eastfield Campus. "For now, we're at Green, we're at the new normal. COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Texas are expected to see record numbers this month. Local officials are welcoming news that the Federal Emergency Management Agency is opening six COVID-19 testing sites across Texas. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins revised guidelines Friday, no longer requiring masks in public settings, except in jails, homeless shelters, long-term care facilities and health care settings. DALLAS Dallas County has altered its face mask mandate so that it no longer affects most residents and buildings in the area. In an announcement Monday, Gov. But Richardson says we're still about two weeks away from knowing that. "This is going to squeeze our hospital staff. District Four Commissioner Elba Garcia praised the vaccine incentive and said it's important to accurately track how many gift cards the county is handing out. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) expanded booster shots of the Pfizer vaccine Monday for teens as young as 12 as the omicron surge continues. She said at a news conference Wednesday restaurants were struggling even before the latest COVID-19 wave. In a letter to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, the committee said it was very concerned and pointed out that Dallas County data currently shows a spike in positive cases of COVID-19, lack of access to testing supplies and more ER visits and hospitalizations, including elevated pediatric hospitalizations. Amid the Omicron surge, experts say the COVID-19 vaccines are still protecting people against severe illness. Governor Abbotts order does not limit the districts rights as an employer and educational institution to establish reasonable and necessary safety rules for its staff and students. The order recommends anyone over 2 years old wear a mask in any public indoor space, and also suggests hand washing, social distancing, and other public health measures. The recent emergence of the Omicron variant emphasizes the importance of getting a vaccine, booster, and taking prevention efforts needed to protect against COVID-19. In response to the increase in cases and hospitalizations, and to slow the spread of both Delta and the highly transmissible Omicron variant, CDPH has issued updated guidance to curb the spread of COVID-19 and its variants. Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins, who leads the Commissioners Court and has managed the countys pandemic response, announced new regulations Wednesday as part of an executive order in response to the new wave. "And I accepted their proposal, we got them all placed on paid sick time, and we shut down.. U.S. health authorities said Thursday that 16- and 17-year-olds should get a booster dose of Pfizers COVID-19 vaccine once theyre six months past their last shot. The number of vaccine doses administered in the county is declining too. Visit. Visit www.dallasisd.org/covidvaccine for upcoming vaccination opportunities. In a statement Monday, CTA President E. Toby Boyd said, we urge local school districts to continue to work with educators and families and to act cautiously while prioritizing the safety of students, educators, and their families.. Chief State Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Shuford said theyre hoping to identify where the new strain is, and how quickly its spreading. Genetic sequencing results indicated the infection was caused by the omicron strain, officials say. Got a tip? Krissy Brownell, who teaches high school English in Westminster, was unsurprised but more than a little frustrated Monday when she learned that California plans to end its school mask mandate. Jenkins, however, said that masks are an effective tool in slowing the virus, and that the mandate is a necessary public health measure. "During the time of high spread in Delta and . Dallas County reported a total of 7,726 new cases of COVID-19 Friday, as well as 10 more COVID-related deaths. Just to put in perspective what we're talking about is, about 3.5% reproduction rate versus a 1.5% rate with Delta, so significantly higher, Miff told KERA News. COVID-19 patients are taking up roughly 82% of the ICU bed capacity in North Texas. It is unclear if Doncic will be on the starting lineup for the game against The Utah Jazz on Saturday night in Salt Lake City. Counties in Texas collectively represent all three categories. (916) 558-1784, COVID 19 Information Line:
Jenkins legal team filed their response Thursday. The complaint says Van Duyne averages 80 flights per year and would not choose to wear a mask, while at an airport or on a flight if it was not required. We want to make sure everyone takes all the precautions and does everything they can to slow the spread," said Dr. Philip Huang, director of Dallas County Health and Human Services. The pop-up clinic will be open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday at San Juan Diego Catholic Parish on Royal Haven Lane. The assistance is limited to $9,000 per funeral. Tarrant County sees rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. However, those numbers increased after the holiday season to 1,000s of new cases per day. Public Health Director Matt Richardson updated County Commissioners on Tuesday. Theres a fear for the students who cannot get a vaccine yet, our young students," Molina said. Read the full report from UT Southwestern Medical Center here. We continue to focus on the goal of keeping our schools open for in-person teaching and learning, and this is a necessary step if we hope to keep our students learning in school," Branum said. More vaccine and infection data for the county is here. HHSC has another $38 million to distribute to rural hospitals, which can each get $250,000. Greg Abbott's ban on mask mandates in schools amid the pandemic.
Dallas County Has A New Indoor Mask Mandate. Here's What You - KERA California passed 80,000 pandemic deaths and 8 million confirmed positive cases last week but new cases, hospitalizations and ICU admissions all continued falling Monday and are projected to keep declining at a rapid clip. He has criticized the president's vaccine mandates as federal overreach. Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Earlier this week, Travis County returned to Stage 4, a less restrictive tier of COVID-19 guidelines. These levels that were seeing are still at record highs compared to the entire pandemic, he said. Heres what you need to know if youre living, visiting or working in Dallas County: All child care centers, pre-K through 12th grade public schools, public colleges and universities, and businesses including retail stores, restaurants, bars and other offices that provide services to the public are required to develop a health and safety policy that, at a minimum, requires masks. The Texas Department of State Health Services verified the case Monday, UT Southwestern spokesperson James Beltran said.
Charlie Scudder was a general assignment reporter and worked on the features and news desks for eight years. "The booster will provide you significantly more protection against the omicron, the omicron variant, than just your two shots.. "We're much better prepared to do the virtual clearly, and I thought it was very smooth," McCarthy said. Check out more information about testing and vaccination in Tarrant County. You can follow Alejandra on Twitter @alereports. Republican Ken Paxton said on the Mark Davis Show this morning the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily stayed a decision from a federal judge in Austin. In a statement to the Dallas Morning News, Greg Abbott said a hotline has been created so employees can report illegal vaccine mandates. Mask mandate returns in Richardson ISD; Dallas ISD hunts for subs Richardson ISD re-instated its requirement Friday after seeing a new pandemic high of 1,089 cases -- nearly three times the. Anass Bouchnita is with the University of Texas at Austin COVID-19 Modeling Consortium. Marcus Lamb, Founder of Dallas-Area Christian TV Network Daystar, Dies at 64. School masking rules have turned school board meetings heated in several districts. 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT Facebook; Twitter; Federal officials are extending the requirement for masks on planes and public transportation for one more month through mid-April while taking steps that could lead to lifting the Dallas County Health Director Dr. Philip Huang told the Dallas County Commissioners Court on Tuesday the vast majority of people hospitalized are unvaccinated. "Boosters are very important, as is wearing a mask in indoor settings outside your home, and maintaining at least six-foot distance when in crowds outside your home.". Hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call the 24/7 COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line at (833) 251-7544 Visit https://ntbha.org/ for additional resources Latest Order from Judge Jenkins Click here for Health and Safety Policy-Resources for Businesses Texas Tribune. Growing demand for COVID-19 testing has prompted Dallas County to open four new drive-thru testing sites this week. He reiterated that the best way to keep COVID from spreading further is to wear a mask, avoid large gatherings and get a vaccine or booster shot. Face Coverings Required Effective Tuesday, August 10, to protect staff and students from the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus, Dallas ISD is requiring all staff, students and visitors to wear masks when on district property. Dallas landlords must provide "COVID notice of possible eviction" before requiring a tenant to vacate. County officials worry aboutholidayspread ofomicron, Dallas County officials are keeping the countys COVID-19 risk level at orange for now. The Dallas Stars' next two games have been postponed due to the omicron variant. COVID-19 hospitalizations in North Texas are expected to increase over the holidays. Officials still "strongly recommend" masks for people who are immunocompromised, as well as those who are in contact with high-risk people. As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mark a new stage of the pandemic by loosening masking guidelines, Dallas County has quickly scaled back its mask mandate.
The district needed nearly 170 substitutes but could only fill less than 50% of those positions. "My first is this Delta Wave that's gonna start revving up, and it's maybe already starting in Texas," said Hotez. But overall I think we're starting to see that decline come that we were hoping for, but not to short sell what has happened. The announcement comes as the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Dallas County Health officials have raised the COVID-19 alert to level red and reported that hospitalizations are rising at the fastest rate since the pandemic began, among all age groups, including children.