Understanding COVID-19 And Vaccines As Delta Variants Rate Rise
Town Square with Ernie Manouse
English - August 04, 2021 22:48 - 49 minutes - 114 MB - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDaily News News Society & Culture call-in community discussion ernie manouse experts houston inactive informed live local Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
First, Houston parents are petitioning Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Education Agency to allow school districts to require masks as the delta variant surges for children who are not yet eligible for the vaccine.
Then, we had a taste of the post-pandemic in the spring when we were told that the fully-vaccinated
could go mask-less. But now with the Delta variant and breakthrough infections, even the vaccinated are back to wearing masks indoors in areas of high transmission, according to CDC guidelines.
Our COVID-19 answers your questions and comments such as local school teacher Gordan, who encourages students and parents to mask up.
Guests:
Public Health expert and an infection preventionist with Infection Prevention & Management Associates
One of seven Houston Independent School District parents who created the petition
President and CEO of Avenue 360 Health and Wellness
Assistant Professor, Medicine-Infectious Disease, Baylor College of Medicine
Houston Emergency Room doctor
Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine