Winter storm could be good news in fight against COVID-19
Across Central Texas, hundreds of thousands of people have spent the last week stuck inside their houses as a result of historic winter storms. Now, local health officials are hopeful the unofficial shutdown could bring good news in the region s battle with COVID-19.
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WACO, Texas â Across Central Texas, hundreds of thousands of people have spent the last week stuck inside their houses as a result of historic winter storms.
Now, local health officials are hopeful the unofficial shutdown could bring good news in the region s battle with COVID-19.
Texas sees fewer flu cases, tests taken compared to last year
Experts credit low numbers to COVID-19 precautions
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This flu season, hospital labs reported only 620 positive cases between January 17, 2021, and the end of the month, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
During this time last year, there were more than 30,000 flu cases, although more labs reported results.
Kelly Craine with the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District says the dip in cases has a lot to do with the precautions weâve taken for COVID-19.
âWearing a mask, social distancing, staying home when you re sick, all of these things protect you from a number of respiratory diseases, and the flu is one of those,â she said.
The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District will facilitate a drive-through vaccination clinic at McLane Stadium this Thursday, February 4th through Saturday, February 6th.
Updated: 4:06 PM CST February 2, 2021
WACO, Texas The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District will facilitate a drive-through vaccination clinic at McLane Stadium Thursday through Saturday to administer 1,500 Moderna vaccine doses received by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
All appointments made for this clinic will be contacted from the waitlist on the COVID-19 Waco website. People will be notified by the Health District through email or by phone to schedule an appointment, according to the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District.
Please do not contact the Health District if you have not received an email or phone call. To join the waitlist, register on the COVID-19 Waco website or call for help at (254) 750-1980. Vaccinations are free for eligible individuals in Phases 1A and 1B of the Texas DSHS plan.
Local leaders are set to provide a new update regarding the pandemic s impact in the area. Author: 6 News Digital (6News) Published: 1:13 PM CST February 3, 2021 Updated: 3:07 PM CST February 3, 2021
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas Local government and health officials are set to host a weekly press conference update about the local impact of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Waco and McLennan County leaders will meet with local hospital heads to provide the latest developments regarding case numbers, vaccinations and more. The meeting is set to start at 1:30 p.m.
The update comes as the Waco-McLennan County Public Health District, along with local healthcare providers, continue to vaccinate the eligible population with vaccines provided by the Texas Department of State Health Services. On Jan. 2, the county announced it would host a drive-through vaccination clinic at McLane Stadium this Thursday through Saturday.