Abbott Labs Recall COVID-19* Test Kits for False Positive Results
The false positive results may be related to the current mixing parameters for the chemicals that are combined with patient samples to detect the viruses.
Businesses Face Tough Choices After Gov. Greg Abbott Bans Vaccine Mandates
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines say they will continue requiring employee vaccinations despite Abbott's new order.
Gov. Greg Abbott bans any *COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Abbott also called on the Legislature to pass a law expanding the ban on vaccine mandates.
False Positive Results with Certain Lots of Ellume COVID-19* Home Tests
The FDA is working with Ellume to assess Ellume’s additional manufacturing checks and other corrective steps to address the reason for the manufacturing issue and help ensure that the issue is resolved.
Paxton Successfully Sues Vaccine-Mandating School District
The next day, the District’s superintendent issued a District-wide “clarification”, saying that he “will not compel any staff members to be vaccinated until the vaccines are fully approved by the FDA.”
FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
The vaccine has been known as the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and will now be marketed as Comirnaty.
FDA - Coronavirus Q&As for Consumers
The FDA is working to address the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions from consumers about vaccines.
$8.9 Million Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Renters who are behind on their rent or utilities due to a COVID-19 related financial hardship can get help with overdue or upcoming payments.
Corpus Christi Approves $67 Million from the American Rescue Plan Act
The use of the ARPA funds for these projects will help minimize future utility rate increases and provide needed infrastructure improvements.
Businesses That Require Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Could Lose State Licenses
Senate Bill 968 includes a clause banning businesses from requiring proof of the vaccine from their customers.
CDC and FDA Give Green Light to Resuming Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Shots
A Texas woman who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had been hospitalized with blood clots and whose condition was being investigated by the CDC as potentially connected to the vaccine.
Spohn Health System Surpasses 100,000 Mark for COVID-19 Vaccine
Last week, CHRISTUS Spohn Health System achieved a major milestone in efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines given throughout the Coastal Bend.
Feds Plan to Review Single Dose J&J Vaccines
Officials said that vaccine efforts would continue but that officials would not be administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
After FDA Recommendation, Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Removed
The Health District recently received one shipment of 3,000 Johnson and Johnson vaccines and in the last week, 1,160 women were vaccinated.
String Quartet Serenades Those Getting Vaccines
The sound of classical music greeted attendees receiving their second doses at the American Bank Center.
Teachers Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
DSHS has directed all vaccine providers to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility.
Gov. Greg Abbott Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions
Abbott’s order will leave it to business owners to decide whether to require customers wear masks inside their establishments.
Abbott Says he's Rescinding Statewide Mask Mandate
Abbott made the announcement at a Mexican food restaurant in Lubbock.
Second Dose COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic for Kleberg County
The recent inclement weather has led to several unforeseen issues this week that has prompted hospital leaders to reschedule this event.
Nueces County Unveils Hotline for COVID-19 Vaccination
Phone & Online Registration Now Available for American Bank Center mini-clinic.