Routine Lab Tests are Not a Reliable to Diagnose Long COVID
A NIH-supported study has found that routine lab tests may not be useful in making a long COVID diagnosis for people who have symptoms of the condition.
Texas Sues Pfizer for Misrepresenting COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy
Texas AG has sued Pfizer, Inc., for unlawfully misrepresenting the effectiveness of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine and attempting to censor public discussion of the product.
Ban on COVID-19 Mandates Heads to Texas Governor
A sweeping ban on COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees of private Texas businesses is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott’s desk, carrying with it a $50,000 fine for employers who punish workers for refusing the shot.
Texas House Approves Ban on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates by Private Employers
Violations could bring a $50,000 fine under an amendment adopted Wednesday. The bill’s sponsor said the ban would be the strongest in the nation.
Abbott Says He Won’t Renew COVID-19 Declaration
Texas appears to be the last state with a broad pandemic declaration, which was begun in 2020, still in place.
Paxton Launches Investigation into Gain-of-Function Research
Paxton is also investigating whether the companies misrepresented the efficacy of their Covid-19 vaccines and the likelihood of transmitting Covid-19 after taking the vaccines in violation of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
Texas AG to Investigate COVID-19 Vaccine Makers
The Texas Attorney General said that pharmaceutical companies may have misrepresented data.
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19
Abbott, who is fully vaccinated, is not experiencing any symptoms and is isolating at the Governor's Mansion.
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.