Governor Abbott, Dr. Hellerstedt. and Dr. Shuford noted the importance of sharing accurate information about the COVID-19 vaccine with the public—it is safe, easily accessible, and reduces the likelihood of hospitalization and severe disease.
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter announcing his intention to sue the federal government over its unconstitutional vaccine mandate for the Texas National Guard. In the letter, the Governor reminds everyone in his chain of command not to punish any member of the Texas National Guard for choosing not to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Texas has requested resources for federally-supported testing locations and medical personnel and additional federal allocations of monoclonal antibodies.
As the fight to contain the spread of Covid-19 continues, Americans will now be able to purchase the FDA authorized COVID-19 antiviral medications at select Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies.