Health

Editorial: So nice, it bears repeating twice

Sometimes a solid opinion needs to be expressed more than once – for those who neglected to heed good advice the first time. Looking back on this editorial 60 days later, a direct correlation has been noted that as vaccination has risen, hospitalizations have declined. Vaccines work; take the shot.

COVID case trend continues downward descent

For the second straight week, Southeast Texas officials reported a downward trend in positive COVID-19 cases, along with a drop in hospitalizations, but still urge caution and vaccination ahead of the impending holiday season and the gatherings it entices.

Editorial: Healthy for the holiday

It’s time for a reality check for many people who have refused, or been apathetic about, getting the COVID-19 vaccine. To get or not to get isn’t just a question of personal responsibility and safety, it’s one of compassion and empathy.

First possible community spread case of coronavirus may have hit Texas in Montgomery County

Local health officials on Wednesday said they did not know how a Houston-area man who tested positive for the new coronavirus this week had become infected, suggesting the possibility of the first signs of community spread of the virus within Texas.