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CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Testing before and after travel is a critical layer to slow the introduction and spread of COVID-19. This strategy is consistent with the current phase of the pandemic and more efficiently protects the health of Americans.
HHSC encourages cancer screenings during Cervical Health Awareness Month
In observance of January as National Cervical Health Awareness Month, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging women to get screened for cervical cancer.
Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?
With COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible groups across the nation, there is an abundance of information and misinformation. Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant and lactating women, are unsure if the vaccine is safe for them. Dr. Mark Turrentine, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, addresses vaccine safety for these groups in the following Q&A.
Governor Abbott, TDEM expand COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for front line workers of small businesses
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) today announced the expansion of the COVID-19 Rapid Testing Program for front line workers at Texas small businesses by dedicating 1 million BinaxNow Rapid Tests to the program. The COVID-19 Small Business Rapid Testing Program launched in December as a pilot program and has helped small businesses throughout the state conduct rapid tests on employees to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
