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182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

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182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccines help El Paso become the first Texas city to reach heard immunity

At the beginning of the pandemic, El Paso set records for its COVID-19 cases. Now, leaders say more than 75 percent of residents 12 and older are fully vaccinated.
Vaccine

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Portugal's move comes a few weeks after Denmark dropped all of its domestic restrictions due to its high vaccination rate.
Local News

Nederland community mourning loss of 17-year-old Hunter Guidry after his battle with cancer

For ten months, the community rallied around Guidry as he fought a brave battle. Now, his family and friends are preparing to say goodbye and reflect on his legacy.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
Coronavirus

COVID-19 Numbers: 229 new cases, 23 deaths reported Thursday in Southeast Texas

Here's the latest info we have on cases of the coronavirus in Southeast Texas.
Vaccine

Colorado 10-year-old after finishing Pfizer trial: 'I just want kids to know they should get this as soon as they can.'

Aurora 10-year old Kaniya Smith overcame a fear of needles to volunteer her arm for the sake of science.
Coronavirus

3rd dose or booster COVID-19 shot? Here's what the CDC is saying about at-risk groups

The U.S. moved a step closer Wednesday to offering booster doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to senior citizens and others at high risk.
Vaccine

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

The ruling represents a drastically scaled back version of the Biden administration’s sweeping plan to give third doses to nearly all American adults.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Vaccine

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

President Biden embraced a goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year.
Education

Texas’ ban on school mask mandates draws federal investigation for possibly violating the rights of students with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.

Southeast Texas group honors recipients at first-ever Hispanic Impact awards

El Paso becomes 1st Texas city to reach herd immunity. Could Southeast Texas be next?

Chilly night across Southeast Texas, sweater weather expected for Friday

Southeast Texas Almanac

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182.5 million Americans fully vaccinated. Here's what percent that is.

COVID-19 vaccines help El Paso become the first Texas city to reach heard immunity

2 countries with high COVID vaccination rates dropping many or all restrictions

Nederland community mourning loss of 17-year-old Hunter Guidry after his battle with cancer

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

COVID-19 Numbers: 229 new cases, 23 deaths reported Thursday in Southeast Texas

Colorado 10-year-old after finishing Pfizer trial: 'I just want kids to know they should get this as soon as they can.'

3rd dose or booster COVID-19 shot? Here's what the CDC is saying about at-risk groups

FDA backs Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for seniors, high-risk

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots

Texas’ ban on school mask mandates draws federal investigation for possibly violating the rights of students with disabilities

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