Hidalgo, Turner lambast Abbott for lifting mask order
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner had words for Gov. Greg Abbott.Melissa Phillip, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographer
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also blasted Abbott for the decision, saying the governor was trying to appeal to his base by recalling the mandate and allowing businesses to open at 100 percent capacity.
Both decisions take effect March 10. Maybe he s trying to appeal to a group that will find favor with saying take the mask down, Turner said. But what about the rest of us?
He went on to say he will fight to mandate masks where he can, including in city venues and buildings like libraries and stadiums.
These CT communities will receive extra COVID vaccines
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Patrick Bettin, 69, of Hartford receives his first shot. He was driven by his wife, Gail, who has had both shots already and felt fine.Patrick Sikes / For Hearst Connecticut Media
From much of Bridgeport to large swaths of New Haven, Connecticut has honed in on the areas it plans to direct at least a quarter of all new COVID vaccines in the coming weeks.
The state Department of Public Health has designated these 50 key areas by ZIP code and has committed to ensure 25 percent of all new vaccines reach residents there in a pivotal step to bolster vaccinations in vulnerable communities.
FAQ: What to know about the COVID vaccine in San Antonio
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1of2LOUISVILLE, KY - DECEMBER 13: UPS employees move one of two shipping containers containing the first shipments of the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine a ramp at UPS Worldport in Louisville, Kentucky, on December 13, 2020. The flight originated in Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Clevenger - Pool/Getty Images)Pool/Getty ImagesShow MoreShow Less
2of2A FedEx driver gives a thumbs up after delivering a box containing the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacists Richard Emery, right, and Karen Nolan as it arrives at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, R.I, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020.David Goldman/APShow MoreShow Less
3 ways to help your loved one age in place
March 2, 2021
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(BPT) - In what seemed like an instant, the COVID-19 pandemic turned the world upside down. In addition to completely changing the way we work, shop and interact with others just to name a few it’s also forcing seniors to rethink their living arrangements and plans for the future, and changing the way we care for our elderly parents.
Given the recommendations around social distancing and documented outbreaks in nursing homes and other care facilities, more and more seniors are opting to age in place or, in other words, remain in their homes. But that’s easier said than done. Whether we’re in a pandemic or not, adjustments need to be made to ensure they have the support to do so safely.
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