COVID-19

A CDC graphic detailing what to do if you're at a high risk for severe COVID-19

A CDC graphic detailing what to do if you're at a high risk for severe COVID-19

Infusion center shutters as 'surprising success'

Scott McLendon
Thursday, March 17, 2022
After hosting approximately 8,000 potentially life-saving infusions for Southeast Texans who suffered COVID-19 symptoms, the area’s Regional Infusion Center closed March 11 after “serving its purpose.
Branick speaks at Southeast Texas Regional Infusion Center

Branick speaks at Southeast Texas Regional Infusion Center

Back in business

Jennifer Johnson
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
The Southeast Texas COVID-19 infusion clinic is back open as of Tuesday, Feb. 8, according to Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick. “We just got 144 doses of monoclonal antibody therapy and are re-opening immediately and rescheduling patients for infusions,” Branick said just before lunch Tuesday.
City of Beaumont

City of Beaumont

Beaumont Feb. 4 COVID-19 update

News Staff
Monday, February 7, 2022
The City of Beaumont released their COVID-19 daily report Feb. 4, outlining case numbers and vaccination rates in the area.  As of Feb. 4, there are 82 new COVID-19 cases in the Beaumont area, with 77 new cases in Beaumont, two in China and Fannett, and one in Hamshire, according to the report.
January Beaumont-area cases

January Beaumont-area cases

COVID surge, drug supply decline

Scott McLendon
Friday, February 4, 2022
After a two-month-long surge in COVID-19 cases during which, on average, more than 144 Beaumont-area residents tested positive each day, officials say they’re seeing a decline in daily confirmations.
Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

Chart of Beaumont-area COVID cases over time.

More COVID, less drugs

Scott McLendon
Thursday, January 27, 2022
As hundreds of Southeast Texans test positive daily with the Omicron variant reportedly responsible for more than 99% of new cases, COVID-19 mitigation and treatment options continue to emerge and evolve. Even as 590 Beaumont-area residents tested positive from Jan. 23 to 26, the U.S.
Students work in a classroom with masks on

Students work in a classroom with masks on

'Stay home if sick,' and other common sense ways to keep schools open

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
“In an effort to reduce school spread and keep our schools open, we are highly encouraging everyone to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 by doing the following,” begins communication sent from the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) to parents entering the MLK Day holiday...
In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

In the diagram, the efficacy of surgical vs N95 masks are outlined

Federal officials announce mass mask giveaway

News Staff
Thursday, January 20, 2022
White House officials this week revealed that the federal government plans to ship N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers at the end of the week, with plans to make the masks free and available to the wider public the following week.
COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine

Port Arthur vaccine clinic to extend hours

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
To help accommodate the working public, the COVID vaccine clinic will have extended hours Thursday, January 6, 2022, until 7:00 p.m., at the Texas Artist’s Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive. First, Second and Booster doses will be available for Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson.
BISD students attend classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

BISD students attend classes amidst the COVID-19 pandemic

News Shorts: Week of Jan. 6

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Class of COVID Beaumont Independent School District (BISD) administration is eyeing the start of 2022 Spring Semester with its sights set on academics, as well as the COVID-19 Omicron variant, as classes resumed for students and staff on Jan. 3.
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