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The symptoms of this new COVID variant seem to be mild, but it’s spreading so quickly that there is still pressure on hospitals. Dr. Norm Christopher with the Christus Health System in San Antonio says they’re stretched thin. Almost half of the nurses in the United States may leave their jobs in the

A Texas University Math Department Chair takes a look at what Omicron might do to Texas hospitals. And the news isn't good. UTSA's Juan Gutierrez says the virus will overwhelm health care facilities in Texas even if Omicron is less likely to lead to hospitalizations than former variants. He expects

Even as pediatric hospitalizations approach record levels, doctors say they're encouraged by most young patients' ability to fight the omicron variant off.

Despite improving numbers, doctors say the coming weeks are vital to preventing a holiday-season surge. Children will play a significant mitigation role.

An Express-News reporter and photographer followed Dr. Jendi Haug on her rounds one night...