So many workers at an Edinburg hospital declined the new COVID-19 vaccine that it offered doses to other medical workers in the region. The vaccine ended up going to nonmedical personnel as well.
Coronavirus in Texas
As the coronavirus spread across the state, The Texas Tribune covered the most important health, economic, academic and breaking developments that affected Texans. Our map tracker showed the number of cases, deaths, tests and vaccinations in Texas from 2020-22.
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Texans who are over 65 or have certain medical conditions are next in line for COVID-19 vaccine
The vaccine, which arrived in Texas on Dec. 14, has been available so far only to front-line health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities.
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Gov. Greg Abbott to receive COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 22
Abbott has stressed that the vaccine will not be required for Texans, and on Monday, he specifically said it will not be mandatory for the state’s school children.
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Analyzing 2020: The pandemic recession in Texas
We’ve selected some columns from 2020 on the recession and the budget.
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Texas’ second round of COVID-19 vaccines earmarked for smaller hospitals and long-term care facility residents
By the end of the month, the state expects to distribute 1.4 million vaccine doses to hospitals, long-term care facilities and a host of other locations.
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Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.1% in November
The latest unemployment rate will be a crucial data point for the Texas Legislature, which will convene in January.
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Here’s how the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded in Texas since March
We put together a timeline of the state’s efforts to protect public health during the pandemic, and how those restrictions and provisions have changed over time.
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Texas officials expect it to take months for coronavirus vaccine to be available to anyone who wants it
Gov. Greg Abbott said he has not yet gotten the vaccine but will “at the appropriate time.”
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Texas A&M investigating “large scale” cheating case as universities see more academic misconduct in era of online classes
Universities across Texas and nationwide are seeing an increase in online cheating since the start of the pandemic, as students take more virtual courses and test remotely with less supervision.
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Texas has $2 billion in COVID-19 relief funds left to spend. Advocacy groups are anxiously watching.
The deadline to use the funds is Dec. 30. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller asked the governor to support rural hospitals and food banks.