COVID-19 Bulletin (04/20/21)
Researchers have discovered a Texas-based variant. Texas two-week average is going up.
By Will Maddox
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April 19, 2021
11:00 pm 506 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths, according to Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins.
Researchers at Texas A&M have identified a new variant of COVID-19 called BV-1. BV-1, named after the Brazos Valley is has been observed in one patient who had mild symptoms that lasted about a month. WFAA has more about this variant.
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allas-based nonprofit Project Unity is expanding its free community vaccination event to West Dallas starting on Monday, reports KERA. The vaccination event will serve a predominantly Spanish-speaking neighborhood as nationwide data shows Black and Latino communities have been hardest hit by COVID-19 and are being vaccinated at lower rates.
Despite emotional impact of Chauvin trial, time to face issues head on, advocates say
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With the Derek Chauvin trial being nationally televised or livestreamed, Americans are once again being exposed to the traumatic video of the former police officer kneeling on George Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes as Floyd repeatedly said, “I can’t breathe,” in his dying moments.
Mental health experts worry it may revive feelings of racial trauma and have profound emotional and psychological consequences for Black Americans.
Attorney Rob Crain and Rev. Richie Butler with Project Unity have formed a group called “Together we Can.” Their mission: answering the question, “How can I change America’s journey with racism?”
Dallas launches new program to do COVID-19 vaccinations at home
Dallas launches new program to do COVID-19 vaccinations at home If you have mobility issues, they ll come to your house.
WPA Pool / Getty Images The city of Dallas is launching a program to do COVID-19 vaccinations at people s homes. The city has partnered with Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA), a nonprofit that does outreach to elderly people. They ll identify Dallas residents who are unable to get to a vaccination site. The vaccinations will be deployed by Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff and VNA staff. They re going with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which is a single dose. According to a release, they ll begin with 500 doses, allocated from Dallas County Health and Human Services.
City of Dallas, VNA Partner to Begin In-home COVID-19 Vaccinations
In Home COVID Vaccinations In Dallas To Begin Next Week
DALLAS The City of Dallas and the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas (VNA) Wednesday partnered to identify and vaccinate Dallas residents who lack mobility to reach a vaccination site. This program will utilize Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) staff and VNA staff to identify, contact and route vaccinations to homebound residents.
This program utilizes the Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine to provide a safe, efficient process for Dallas residents in need of in-home vaccinations. Outreach will begin with 500 doses of Johnson & Johnson vaccine allocated from Dallas County Health and Human Services.
The Potter’s House Requires Appointments For COVID Vaccine
DALLAS The City’s COVID-19 vaccinations will resume Wednesday at The Potter’s House, Mayor Eric Johnson announced Tuesday.
The City will administer 5,000 first doses and 3,000 second doses of the Moderna vaccine this week at the southern Dallas church. The City’s contracted vendor, American Medical Response (AMR), operates the site.
In addition, Mayor Johnson’s partnership with Uber and Project Unity will continue this week. Project Unity, in partnership with UT-Southwestern, is hosting an all-day vaccination event on Saturday at Red Bird Mall and will make promo codes for free Uber rides available to those who need them.