Updated: 9:37 PM CST December 15, 2020
WACO, Texas Dr. Ricky Edison, principal of University High School, sent the following message to University High families and employees Tuesday evening:
“Since Friday morning, 12 people, who have been on campus at University High School, have tested positive for COVID-19. That includes seven people who reported testing positive yesterday or today. The increasing number of cases is a cause for concern. It also means that a large number of both students and staff will be out for the rest of the week after testing positive or being in close contact with someone who tested positive.“
As a result, starting Wednesday, all students will begin to learn remotely. University High School will be closed for in-person instruction through winter break and will reopen for in-person instruction on January 5.
Vaccine to be distributed to healthcare workers in McLennan County
and last updated 2020-12-14 22:40:29-05
WACO, TX â Christmas is coming early for McLennan County healthcare workers. Many are hoping that the vaccines are the first step to ending the pandemic.
For weeks, COVID-19 cases have soared in Central Texas.
âOur hospitalizations continue to stay in the range of 100 on an average day, which is very high. Weâve seen here, in the middle of December, 28 deaths. Weâre not even finished with the month yet,â said Kelly Craine with Waco-McLennan County Public Health District.
However, hope is on the horizon. The newly approved Pfizer vaccine is set to McLennan County hospitals Providence Ascension and Baylor Scott & White this week.
Hospitalizations still rising following approval of COVID-19 vaccine
Vaccines are coming to Central Texas soon, but that doesnât mean the pandemic is over.
and last updated 2020-12-14 23:32:57-05
Vaccines are coming to Central Texas soon, but that doesnât mean the pandemic is over.
âIt requires a two-dose regiment, two-dose vaccine. That means you wonât be fully protected until you receive that second dose. Itâs going to take a certain amount of time for everyone to get vaccinated. We need 70% of our community vaccinated to have true herd immunity,â said Kelly Craine with Waco-McLennan County Health District.
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