The U.S. and many other nations already were urging adults to get booster shots to pump up immunity that can wane months after vaccination, calls that intensified with the discovery of the worrisome new omicron variant. We're here to help. So let's do that, and other folks who are not yet vaccinated, certainly it's time to get vaccinated.". Before that, she was a breaking news reporter for Florida Today and Treasure Coast Newspapers. ONLY FOR THIS STORY The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say most healthy Americans do not need to wear a mask indoors in counties that are not at a high COVID-19 risk level, ( Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune, Kaylee Greenlee for The Texas Tribune). In a message distributed Monday, district officials notified parents and teachers the use of face coverings on campuses will become a choice starting March 12. Earlier this week, state health officials reported that Texas surpassed 4 million COVID-19 cases. Texas Tribune. The NFL is also making it easier for players who are vaccinated and asymptomatic to return to games. Denton County officials report more than 5,400 active cases. During a special-called meeting Friday, Dallas County Commissioners approved funding for more gift cards. For more information about the Omicron variant, see theOmicron variant fact sheet. This is for all of us, we are all team public health and the enemy is the virus and right now the enemy is winning, Jenkins said. Masks are required in all Dallas County government buildings. Does the mask requirement conflict with Gov. Testing and masking remain important tools in slowing the spread," said Dr. Toms J. Aragn, CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer. Protect yourself, family, friends and your community by following these prevention measures: Thetesting turnaround time dashboardreports how long California patients are waiting for COVID-19 test results. Read the fully story by the Associated Press. Gift this article. Health officials said Monday that more changes to the states policies will be released in the coming week. The governors of California, Oregon and Washington have . Hospital spokesperson Jared Lange said, while the clinic is open to everyone, some peoples testing needs may be more urgent. There is a fine of up to $1,000 if the order is violated. Respondents to a monthly survey noted that hiring in the tight labor market remains a challenge. The best stories from KERA sent to your inbox. Visit www.dallasisd.org/covidvaccine for upcoming vaccination opportunities. According to information reported to @NCTTRAC, there are 29 adult ICU beds available in Dallas County as of 8/11/2021. At a briefing Thursday, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said masks will be "recommended" as of Feb. 28. This number will be updated weekly with the other variants California is currently monitoring on theCDPH Tracking Variants webpage. Prior to attending an event, attendees will now require either proof of vaccination, a negative antigen COVID-19 test within one day of the event, or a negative PCR test within two days of the event. Effective at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, masks are required indoors at all public schools, child care centers, businesses and buildings in Dallas County. Hes also a distinguished professor of History at Texas Southern University. Alejandra Martinez is a Report For America corps member and writes about the impact of COVID-19 on underserved communities for KERA News. What is Dallas ISD doing to encourage vaccinations? 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As of December 12, 2021, 24confirmed cases associated with the Omicron variant have been reported to the state. The expected date is sometime in January. COVID-19 Hospitalizations in North Texas are expected set to increase over the holidays. But statewide, COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations are plummeting. The committee also wants to limit public gatherings and enforce universal masking. He also added several provisions Thursday, including mask mandates for colleges and contact-tracing for schools. this holiday season to protect yourself, your family and your community as you celebrate the holiday season. In remarks to the county commissioners court, Huang noted recent CDC data showed omicron is the dominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S. "Theres a fear for family members that may be immunocompromised or themselves or in a higher risk. After CDC revises COVID-19 recommendations, Dallas County narrows its mask mandate. Campuses are set to reopen Monday. The decision came not long after the CDC released new metrics to determine when masks. The Oak Lawn bar Alexandres is closed for the rest of the month. Getting your whole family up to date on vaccination is the most important action you can take to get through the pandemic and to protect yourself from serious impacts from the virus and its variants. He said their best-case scenario shows about half as many deaths and slightly more hospitalizations than the peak last January. Wilkinson stated less than 2% of the assistance funds remain in the rent relief program. January 05, 2022 Dallas County Reports a Four-Day Total of 4,800 New Positive 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases and 10 Deaths, Including 1,063 Probable Cases . He joins several other Mavs players now sidelined. After Feb. 15, unvaccinated people still will be required to be masked indoors, and everyone vaccinated or not will have to wear masks in higher-risk areas like public transit and nursing homes and other congregate living facilities, officials said. Doctor Peter Hotez, with Texas Children's Hospital Center for vaccine development in Houston, said his current concern is not the omicron variant detected in the city's wastewater earlier this week. There are 3,804hospitalizations statewide. The policy must be visibly posted near the door of a building so employees and visitors can see. Read the full report from UT Southwestern Medical Center here. . 2022 at 4:53 PM CDT Facebook; Twitter; At a briefing Thursday, Superintendent Michael Hinojosa said masks will be "recommended" as. Dallas Policy Manager Priscylla Bento talked about the updated policy. "Prevention is better than treatment, but both options are available to all of us testing operations, Taneja said. 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