Walgreens expects to vaccinate 35,000 people in long-term care facilities nationwide by March
The CDC partnered with Walgreens, CVS and Managed Health Care Associates to vaccinate people at long-term care facilities. Author: Adam Bennett Updated: 6:29 PM CST December 22, 2020
HOUSTON Texas pharmacies are getting ready to give to people living and working in nursing homes and long-term care facilities the COVID-19 vaccine.
It’s part of a vaccination effort that started in a few long-term care facilities last week and is expanding to 12 states this week.
“Things have gone well, and the expectation is that we will be across the country as early as next week,” said Dr. Kevin Ban, Chief Medical Officer for Walgreens.
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) Some teachers in southeast Texas want priority to get the COVID-19 vaccine after health care workers and vulnerable populations.
Candis Houston with the Aldine American Federation of Teachers said with class sizes growing, many educators and support staff report wanting access to the vaccine. I think it s very important that we don t just speak about teachers, that we speak about school employees because our organization represents teachers, bus drivers, and clerical, explained Houston. All school employees are front line workers and they should be prioritized when it comes to the vaccine.
Meanwhile, Andrew Dewey with the Houston Federation of Teachers said access to vaccines for school staff is important for public education and the economy.
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Houston teacher reacts to TEA announcement regarding STAAR test
Houston teacher reacts to TEA announcement regarding STAAR test
A Houston teacher shares their thoughts following the announcement from the Texas Education Agency saying the STAAR test would continue.
HOUSTON - The Texas Education Agency announced the STAAR test will continue this school year despite efforts by dozens of state lawmakers to cancel the exam due to the pandemic.
“It simply is heartless. If one walks in the shoes of the teachers in public schools, that see the pain and anguish and the frustration, and we are doing everything we can,” said Daniel Santos Navarro Middle School teacher at HISD.
HISD teacher repeatedly written up for wearing protective gear to classroom
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HOUSTON – A high school English teacher has accused school administrators of bullying and retaliation because of her decision to wear medical scrubs to work.
“I wear scrubs and a scrub cap,” said Abarca, an English teacher at James Madison High School in southwest Houston.
Abarca has worn scrubs to work since Oct. 22. That also marked the day she said the school’s principal sent her home because she refused to change her clothes. Abarca said she wears medical scrubs as personal protection equipment, not only to protect her students but also her young children at home.