Texas is now allowing COVID-19 vaccines to people in Phase 1B, which consists of: People 65 years or older; and People 16 years or older with at least one chronic medical condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19.
Royce West
@SenRoyceWest · TX · S
Posts76
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CoverageMar 12, 2020 to Jun 16, 2023
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RT @TexasDSHS: #COVID19TX update: https://t.co/ofycOLqWQZ Stay #COVID19 cautious, many Texas counties report increasing cases and hospital&
Beginning mid-day, today, Parkland HHS will offer drive through COVID-19 testing by appointment only for current Parkland patients who meet the medically necessary criteria with a Parkland physicians order. Parkland patients can contact the COVID-19 Patient Line 214-590-8060.
Highlight presented during the Governor's conference: "By next week, Dallas will be one of four Texas cities where drive through virus testing facilities will be deployed. These facilities will prioritize testing for emergency responders,
Highlight presented during the Governor's conference: "Uninsured Texans can access virus testing two ways. They can be tested through local public health dept. at no- or low-costs or can also pay to be tested by private sector medical providers. To locate providers, call 2-1-1.
Delighted to meet with these young advocates from The AFIYA Center of Dallas. They were articulate, concise, and focused. #txlege #theafiyacenter https://t.co/8pCv0t97Kr
SB 876 being signed with other Fentanyl poisoning bills. SB 876 will open up colleges and universities to being able to receive and distribute Narcan. https://t.co/PfV617iJ4L
If your mental health is being negatively affected by the coronavirus, join in on the webibnar and get the tools you need to COPE with COVID 19. JOIN US BY COPYING THE FOLLOWING LINK : https://t.co/K9ZZW6p3Vo OR EMAIL ROYCEWESTD23@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFO. https://t.co/0TfQPVpfVm
Today, I received numerous calls concerning the lack of COVID-19 vaccination providers in Southern Dallas County as outlined on a map provided by the Texas Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS). I'm working on a solution. Thank you D23 residents and media! https://t.co/54EAnKiIFg
Education is key. Dropped by a very informative Health Equity Forum as part of the Dallas Southern Pride Juneteenth Unity Weekend Health Conference. My colleague, Rep. Vinton Jones, was a presenter. #SD23 #dallaspride2023 https://t.co/I3qGUD1sPU