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Texas health officials say Camp Mystic must overhaul its emergency and safety plans before reopening at the Cypress Lake site, addressing deficiencies such as floodplain mapping, an emergency coordinator, evacuation and natural-disaster plans, an emergency warning system, clear staff responsibilities, and better coordination with local authorities and parents; the camp has 45 days to resubmit corrected plans.
Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Jennifer Shuford is tapped to be the CDC’s chief medical officer in a Trump administration slate; the appointment would not require Senate confirmation, and her tenure in Texas includes leading the state’s response to the West Texas measles outbreak and COVID-19, reflecting a vaccine-supportive public health stance amid broader debates over vaccine policy.
The community risk of COVID-19 in Travis County and most jurisdictions around the country is low, and the CDC recorded the lowest number of COVID-19 deaths since March 25, 2020. The Texas Department of State Health Services recommends getting another booster shot only if you are 65 or older or have a condition that would mean you are moderate to severely immunocompromised. For most people, one dose of the Bivalent vaccine is recommended. The Bivalent vaccine still provides good protection against the currently circulating strains, and if COVID-19 numbers continue to stay low, vaccinations for the illness will likely become a yearly, scheduled routine, similar to what we see with other respiratory illnesses, such as the flu.