I am writing with this week's local health update.

We are still seeing increasing numbers of patients admitted to the hospital and ICU with COVID-19, but over the last few days the rate of increase is starting to slow. However, my local physician colleagues working in hospitals…

I am writing with this week's local health update.

In the last week we have continued to see drastic increases in COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations.

I am writing with this week's local health update. In the last week we have continued to see drastic increases in COVID-19 case numbers. More concerning however…

As of June 22, Judge Hidalgo has signed an order mandating a Health and Safety policy be adopted by all businesses providing goods and services to the public.

I am writing with this week's local health update. We have continued to see an increase in percent positivity since last week's update. ICU occupancy and overall hospital bed occupancy rates have continued to increase, and ICU occupancy

I am writing with this week's local health update. We have continued to see an increase in percent positivity since last week's update. ICU occupancy remains near the warning zone but has not yet passed that point.

Before I continue with my usual weekly update about the local state of the coronavirus pandemic, I want to expand on the statement I made on social media earlier this week.

Since last week when I reported that Texas had been combining antibody and viral test results, the data has been retroactively updated. You can find this information here.

As you may have heard, it was reported yesterday that Texas DSHS has been combining results for viral genetic material (nasal/throat swabs) and antibody tests.

I am writing with another update on coronavirus in Houston.

First, I would like to address recent reports of Multisystem Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome related to COVID-19.

Governor Abbott's reopening plan is in full swing. Phase III is due to begin next week on May 11 with the initiation of expanded testing sites and contact tracing efforts. You can read more about Governor Abbott's plan here

Texas has begun phased reopening of businesses. Many people in essential occupations have been working throughout the pandemic, others have been furloughed or laid off…

As you know, Governor Abbott's plan to reopen Texas began yesterday. He has ordered certain businesses to be able to open at 25% capacity, including restaurants, movie theaters, retail stores, and malls. A detailed report of the plan to reopen Texas is available here