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Fort Bend County authorities report sharp increase in traffic accidents, fatalities in 2021
Read full article: Fort Bend County authorities report sharp increase in traffic accidents, fatalities in 2021Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday that it plans to step up enforcement after seeing a sharp increase in traffic fatalities compared to 2020.
Harris County places Humble nursing home under quarantine order after at least 13 residents die from COVID-19
Read full article: Harris County places Humble nursing home under quarantine order after at least 13 residents die from COVID-19HUMBLE – A Humble nursing home was hit with a quarantine order after a rash of COVID-19 related deaths were reported. The order was issued Thursday by the Harris County Public Health Department against the Oakmont Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center of Humble. Dr. Umair Shah, the executive director of the Harris County Public Health Department, said he was particularly bothered by delays in reporting COVID related deaths. Shah said 56 residents and staff are also currently being monitored for COVID-19. Shah said both the county and state regulators addressed infection control issues at Oakmont during two visits.